Obesity needs a new definition beyond BMI, health experts argue
McKenzie Prillaman is a science and health journalist based in Washington, DC. She holds a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She was the...
Readers, we want to hear from you regarding Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health merger
In May 2024, Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health systems signed a binding, definitive agreement to merge into OHSU Health. The merger would make the new combined health system the largest employer in the Portland metro area. The Columbian’s health...
The 11 Best New Beauty Products of June 2024
THE W LIST June 27, 2024 Photographed by Liv Liberg, styled by Emilie Kareh. Hair by Olivier Schawalder, makeup by Marie Duhart We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. With such an enormous range of beauty and...
8 Coconut-Infused Beauty Products To Try In Honor Of National Coconut Day
Hellobeautiful Featured Video CLOSE Source: Getty Images / Getty Three syllables, one must-have superfood: coconut. On first thought, the fruit pairs well with various spirits for the perfect cocktail — pina colada, anyone? On the flip side, the sweet-meets-nutty...
New eye drops can help aging people see better – an optometrist explains how Vuity treats presbyopia
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) When people get into their 40s and beyond, their close-up vision starts to worsen. For many people, cranking up the font size on a...
5 eye problems you shouldn’t ignore, from floaters to pain
© Provided by TODAY Even though it’s a marvel of design, the human eye doesn’t get a lot of respect. Most of us wake up, see (often with help of glasses or contacts) and move on with our lives. But about half of the estimated 93 million adults in the United States who...
Eyesight: Poor eye health could be affecting your mental health – symptoms to spot
The rise of smartphones, tablets, and computers have meant people spend a lot of their time looking at screens. Today people use their phones to pay for the train, book a holiday, order a coffee, or find love. While this shift has brought about many benefits, it...
Medical Optometry America expands access to world-class eye care with new practice Location
The ladies inside the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square talked, laughed, sipped, shopped, listened to music by the BVTLive Jazz Trio, nibbled on hors d’oeuvres supplied by Finley Caterers, and watched a fashion show of this season’s latest trends at the...
The 9 Most Common Dental Problems – Verywell Health
Tooth Decay Tooth decay—cavities—is the second most common health problem in the United States. It’s topped only by the common cold. Tooth decay occurs when plaque combines with sugars and/or starches of the food you eat. The combination produces acids that...
Bausch Health, Novaliq eye drop NOV03 meets main goals in 2nd late-stage study
Jun/iStock via Getty Images Bausch + Lomb, a unit of Bausch Health (NYSE:BHC), and Novaliq said a second phase 3 trial of NOV03 met main goals of the study, which was evaluating the eye drop to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) associated with...
How Eva Longoria Prioritizes Her Eye Health As She Ages’
(MENAFN– PR Newswire) MISSION, Kan., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — (Family Features) As a mom, entrepreneur, actress, and producer, Eva Longoria relies on her ability to see clearly up close, whether she’s reading a script, texting or keeping up with...
New eye-scanning app can screen people for Alzheimer’s, ADHD: researchers
© Credit: Digital Health Lab A smartphone user can image the eye using the RGB selfie camera and the front-facing near-infrared camera included for facial recognition. Measurements from this imaging could be used to assess the user’s cognitive condition. Lifestyle...
Researchers develop eye-scanning app that can screen people for Alzheimer’s, ADHD
Toronto, Canada (CTV Network) — Researchers at the University of California San Diego say they’ve developed a smartphone app that could screen users for neurological conditions by scanning their eye. The researchers outlined their findings in a paper...
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month — April 2022
Women, on average, are estimated to live longer than men, which poses an increased risk of developing age-related eye conditions as per the World Health Organization’s World Report on Vision ( ). Moreover, financial and gender disparities also result in...
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Guide To The WNBA Draft In 2024: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Blink, Kamilla Cardoso, Rickea Jackson
Women’s basketball is having a serious moment right now. And it’s all thanks to a slew of phenom players making things happen. A lot of the spotlight has been on college basketball, where big names like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink are setting...
‘What I Learned At A Naked Dinner Party Where My Breasts Were The Guests Of Honor’
Closing one’s eyes is encouraged during the breathwork sessions of The Füde Experience, a weekly naked dinner party, but I can’t resist sneaking a few glances. To my left, our breathwork guru is interpretive dancing around the room, and in an unexpected...
New Research Says Waist to Height Ratio Is a Better Indicator of Health than BMI
It’s widely recognised that BMI (Body Mass Index) isn’t always the most accurate predictor of health, especially for individuals with athletic builds. However, despite its limitations, BMI still serves as a valuable initial assessment tool in clinical...
16 Actors Who Never Want to Return to Their Iconic Roles
Chris Evans played Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe 11 times, but he has finally moved on to other projects. In November 2023, Evans appeared on The View, where he addressed rumors that he would be returning to the role, saying, “It’s news...
Kourtney Kardashian Just Drank Her Own Breast Milk While Feeling Sick—Doctors Explain If It Can Boost Immunity
Kourtney Kardashian is a mom of four, and she regularly shares snippets of her BTS life with her kids. But the Poosh founder just casually dropped something into her Instagram Story that’s raising some eyebrows. It’s a selfie that features the 44-year-old The...
This Workout Program Will Help You Build Max Muscle at (and Over) 50
YOU MIGHT THINK your days of building muscle are behind you once you’re over 50. Sure, there are some things that you might have waved goodbye to when you hit the half-century mark—keeping up with internet slang, fashion trends, and maybe your hairline—but the...
Sexplain It: My Self-Esteem Can’t Take Any More Hookup App Flakes
I’m Zachary Zane, a sex writer, author, and ethical Boyslut (a fancy way of saying I sleep with a lot of people, and I’m very, very open about it). Over the years, I’ve had my fair share of sexual experiences, dating and sleeping with hundreds of...
Zendaya shares full workout and tennis training regime for her role in ‘Challengers’
From Euphoria to Dune, Zendaya creates buzz no matter the project. But her latest role as a tennis-player-turned-ruthless-coach in the new drama Challengers may be her most-anticipated role yet. The film, which is directed by Luca Guadagnino (of Call Me By Your Name...
Amazon Dropped A Surprise Apple AirPods Sale–Get Yours For Just $89
The right pair of headphones can make all the difference in your workouts, phone calls, and commute. If you’re an Apple user, you know the AirPods are where it’s at, but they do come with a price tag. Fortunately, Amazon’s got you covered with a...
‘I started functional training at 68, now I’m fitter and stronger than ever’
At 70 years of age, Celia Duff has broken two world records with her finish times in one of the world’s toughest fitness competitions, HYROX. Last year, she was crowned World Champion in the Women’s Singles category for her age group, and between her first HYROX...
