Food, Fitness & Wellness

CNN  —  People who got the Covid-19 vaccine reported slightly longer menstrual cycles, but the change was temporary, according to a new study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Medicine. “Compared with the unvaccinated group, vaccinated individuals had an adjusted increase in menstrual cycle length of less than one day with both first and second

A crosswalk signal is seen outside the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., June 27, 2022. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The Supreme Court starting Monday will allow members of the public to attend oral argument hearings for the first time since the Covid-19 lockdown of March 2020, the court’s press office confirmed in a

What is ‘healthy’? FDA proposes new definition as added sugar, not fat, becomes nutritional bogeyman Rather than requiring minimum amounts of nutrients to encourage, which critics say has tended to encourage fortified junk food rather than a switch to a healthier dietary pattern, the proposed rule​​ reflects “current nutrition science and the Dietary Guidelines”​ by requiring

Imagine growing up tormented by fears and life-consuming rituals that make no sense to you or those around you. Then imagine the shame of being told by mental health providers that, because you understand that your behaviors are illogical but keep doing them anyway, you must want to stay sick. One of my patients, Moksha

CNN  —  A monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease called lecanemab slows the progression of cognitive decline by 27% compared with a placebo, drugmakers Biogen and Eisai said Tuesday. The drug, tested in a Phase 3 global clinical trial, also met all secondary endpoints, showing “target engagement” with reduced amyloid levels – a protein that

Positive trial results for Biogen ‘s (BIIB) experimental, late-stage Alzheimer’s treatment are also good news for Club holding Eli Lilly (LLY), which is working in its own drug to battle the disease. Biogen shares rocketed higher by more than 30% on Wednesday as Wall Street cheered the results of the Phase 3 study. Japanese pharmaceutical

Sales of plant-based meat alternatives surged by 45% in 2020 pushing the category past the billion-dollar mark, according to US retail data from the Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association. In 2021, sales were flat. And 2022 is proving to be a challenging year so far with dollar sales flat at -0.9%

“The European Cocoa Association Board members and all our Membership participants were delighted to have welcomed over 410 guests who made the journey to engage in a full and dynamic event where all contributions were, not only fruitful, but also engaged, and very encouraging​,” Davis said. This conference highlighted the following key areas of a

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN  —  A dazzling spiral galaxy located 29 million light-years from Earth appears in “unprecedented detail” in a new image released by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. The “bones” of the galaxy, typically obscured from

White House National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health: Biden administration to explore voluntary targets for added sugar, front-of-pack labeling system The 44-page strategy document​​ contains a mixture of plans that can be enacted by the federal government, calls to action to private companies and state legislatures, and promises to “work with Congress” ​to ensure

As mandatory evacuations for Hurricane Ian began in Florida and the warnings about damaging wind and flooding intensified, I called my aging parents to check in. Being a disaster researcher, my concern for them was already in high gear, even though they weren’t directly in an evacuation zone. My dad takes medications that require refrigeration,

Tequila threats – and agave alternatives It’s no secret that tequila is enjoying new levels of popularity and demand. But that naturally puts pressure on supply: with tequila required to come from a set geographical area with strict parameters. Add to that inflation and higher production costs and tequila alternatives – such as raicilla, bacanora, sotol

CNN  —  A new wave of concern has spread across the United States over multi-colored “rainbow fentanyl” pills, powders and blocks – that look similar to candy or sidewalk chalk – being sold and used in several states, and potentially posing a threat to young people. But parents of young children should not overly panic,

In this article BIIB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Biogen facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Brian Snyder | Reuters Biogen will pay $900 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the company gave doctors kickbacks to encourage them prescribe its drugs, the Justice Department announced on Monday. A former Biogen employee turned whistleblower, Michael

When I talk about our research team’s work on pregnancy in transgender people, people often recall Thomas Beatie, a pregnant man who appeared on “Oprah” and in People magazine in 2008. The media focus on Beatie and his pregnancy provoked public fascination that tended to overshadow the everyday lived realities of being pregnant as a

CSM Ingredients is expanding into Latin America. The company has entered into a strategic partnership with ICB, a leading global distributor specialized in the Chilean market. Through this collaboration, ICB becomes the exclusive distributor for CSM Ingredients’ products destined for Chilean customers. “Entering the Latin American market is an important step for us at CSM

CNN  —  Younger children could soon be eligible to receive an updated Covid-19 booster shot. Pfizer and BioNTech on Monday said they completed their submission to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of their updated Covid-19 booster for children ages 5 through 11. Moderna on Friday said it had requested FDA

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Tuesday’s key moments. Now is absolutely not the time to buy Quick mentions: F, HUM, META, CRM, AMZN Exclusive looks into 3 Club names 1. Now is absolutely not the time to buy

Now in its third year, CoLab’s startup engagement program is seeking startups with a strong ethos of doing good for people and the planet. This year, there is an added emphasis on finding startups that are also ”disruptively delicious,”​ said the company. “The team is looking for brands that are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible

President Joe Biden’s declaration that “the pandemic is over” raised eyebrows and the hackles of some experts who think such messaging could be premature and counterproductive. But to many Americans who have long since returned to pre-COVID 19 activities and are now being forced back into the office, the remark may ring true. The problem

CNN  —  In a new study, researchers say the experiences of residents of Flint, Michigan, show that environmental disasters like the water crisis can have long-term consequences for mental health. Flint residents reported changes to the water’s color, smell and taste soon after the city turned to the Flint River as a water source in

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