The 6 best fitness trackers of 2024, tested and reviewed
Whether you are training for a marathon or working out for the first time in months, a fitness tracker can show you health and exercise data that can help you better understand your efforts. Most have heart rate, GPS and activity tracking built-in, and some can provide insights into your sleep and recovery. I’ve tested […]
Carrots sold at Trader Joe’s, Wegmans and other chains recalled due to E. coli risk
If you recently bought organic carrots, it might be time to check your fridge. Grimmway Farms said in a news release that some of its organic whole and baby carrots sold at many grocery store chains, including Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Whole Foods and Target, may have been contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The carrot producer, […]
E-Coli outbreak in select organic carrots kills one
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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffers mild stroke
San Antonio Spurs’ coach Gregg Popovich suffered a stroke earlier this month, the team announced on Wednesday. Popovich, 75, who has won five championships with the franchise, had a mild stroke on Nov. 2 at the team’s home arena, the Frost Bank Center, the team said on X. “Popovich, who has already started a rehabilitation […]
Research points to climate change’s role in high cases
The Summary Nearly 12 million cases of dengue fever have been recorded in the Americas this year, close to triple last year’s total. New research suggests that climate change is responsible for nearly a fifth of the world’s dengue burden. That share is likely to rise significantly in the future, according to the findings. It […]
U.S. confirms first case of more aggressive strain of mpox
The U.S. on Saturday reported its first case of a more aggressive strain of mpox: an individual in California who had recently traveled from Eastern Africa. The case was confirmed by the California Department of Public Health and reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The person was treated in San Mateo County […]
7 Best Pilates Socks, According to Experts
When I walk into my mat or reformer Pilates class, I always bring a pair of socks to change into. I don’t like to wear my everyday cotton socks for workouts since they tend to slide around in them. Instead, I wear Pilates-specific socks, which typically have grips on the bottom that are designed to […]
Indiana ban on gender transition treatment for minors upheld by U.S. appeals court
A federal appeals court has upheld an Indiana law banning the use of puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children under the age of 18, one of numerous such laws passed by Republican-controlled states. The 2-1 decision from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a challenge to […]
Measles cases rose to more than 10 million in 2023, WHO and CDC say
The number of measles cases around the world rose by 20% in 2023 compared with 2022, leading to an estimated 10.3 million cases, according to estimates released Thursday by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The surge in the preventable disease was driven by “inadequate immunization coverage,” the […]
CDC confirms Oregon’s first human case of bird flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed highly pathogenic form of bird flu in a person in Oregon. The infected person is linked to a previously reported outbreak tied to a commercial poultry operation in the state, where the virus has been confirmed in 150,000 birds, the state health authority said. A […]