Doctors urge grandparents to review vaccines for whooping cough, flu, RSV, Covid-19 and measles before a newborn arrives, giving their bodies time to develop protection while reducing infection risks for babies too young for many shots.
Oil pulling has surged online, but dental experts say evidence for preventing cavities, whitening teeth or improving oral health remains weak, while brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between teeth retain proven value.
The voluntary federal initiative has drawn commitments from 250 hospitals, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mehmet Oz arguing that nutritious meals can support recovery while pushing institutional food suppliers toward healthier products.
Clinical pharmacist Jim LaValle says meal choices, movement after eating, stress and sleep can influence glucose regulation, with higher protein breakfasts, 10 minute walks and adequate rest among the habits he recommends for keeping blood sugar in check.
Researchers are studying why women in Bolotana reach 100 at remarkable rates, focusing on strong social ties, shared responsibilities, plant based meals and walking built naturally into daily life, while stopping short of claiming these factors cause longevity.
A South Korean study matches five stars in “The Starry Night” with the Hyades cluster on July 22, 1889, potentially challenging the painting’s accepted date while raising fresh questions about van Gogh’s observations and health.
A late stage trial found that combining Amgen’s Imdelltra with AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi cut the risk of death by 58% and extended median survival to 21.1 months for patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer.
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has produced about 1,300 reported cases and five deaths, including two infants. Experts are investigating whether widespread vulnerability among unvaccinated adults, missing maternal antibodies and substantial underreporting help explain the unusually severe toll.