Health & Wellness
- Women's Health
Doctors struggle to tell a cold and COVID apart, but look for these signs
Many cold and COVID-19 symptoms are similar, including runny nose, sore throat, and cough. Here's how to tell the difference between the two.
- Martha Stewart Living
Taking a 90-minute nap can help increase your motor skills
Researchers noted in the journal JNeurosci that a quick rest can improve focus.
- Yahoo Life
Why lice checks no longer happen at school
There are a few factors behind the overall phase-out of these health checks at school.
- Glamour
How internet privacy—or lack thereof—can affect your mental health
The insidious trickle of tech tracking into every aspect of our lives can be toxic in ways we may not even be fully conscious of, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
- Yahoo News Canada
Canadian government reveals standardized, national proof of vaccination
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday that provincial and territorial governments across Canada will move forward with a standardized proof of COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
- Yahoo News
Delta's surprise U.K. comeback is a warning sign
When it comes to COVID-19, what happens in the United Kingdom rarely stays in the United Kingdom — and that, in turn, rarely bodes well for the rest of the world.
Yahoo CelebrityCheryl Burke says she was drinking 7 days a week before getting sober
"I knew that if I didn’t stop and make a promise to myself to stop drinking that I was going to fall down the rabbit hole," said the "DWTS" pro.
- Yahoo News
CDC recommends masks stay on in schools
Even as the Biden administration is preparing to roll out coronavirus vaccines for children as young as 5, the CDC indicated on Wednesday that it would not be changing its guidance that all teachers, students and staff wear masks in schools.
- People
Jessica Simpson is 'determined' in new workout snap
The actress and singer made sure to treat herself after with "a brownie to give myself some points!"
- Good Housekeeping
8 easy ways to support your immune system
Fall and winter are upon us. Here’s how to make sure you’re ready.
- USA TODAY
After 19 miscarriages, Arizona couple has 14-pound baby
Cary and Tim Patonai welcomed son Finnley two weeks early. Their baby boy weighed in over 14 pounds – twice the size of an average newborn.
- Women's Health
Kate Beckinsale seriously hurt herself putting on leggings
The 48-year-old "Jolt" actress revealed that she was injured while putting on leggings. It was so bad that she had to be taken (and admitted) to the hospital.
- People
Rise in tic-like behaviour in teen girls may be tied to TikTok
Researchers believe TikTok, along with an increase in anxiety and depression, could be causing symptoms similar to Tourette syndrome
- People
'Loving' mom dies of COVID before she could hold her newborn
"If she had been vaccinated, I truly believe she would not have died," said Helena Kindred, the mom of Marrisha "ReRe" Kindred Jenkins
- Real Simple
5 anti-inflammatory breakfast options to kickstart your morning
These wholesome recs from RDs will give you energy, curb cravings, and keep inflammation low.
- Yahoo Canada Style
Is it menopause? 6 signs you might not recognize
In this world, nothing is certain but death, taxes and menopause.
- Women's Health
Worried about unexpected weight loss? Here's when to see a doctor
Yes, sudden weight loss can indicate a breadth of health issues, such as gastrointestinal problems, mental illness, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and even cancer.
- Men's Health
9 ways to know if health info is actually junk science
Discover how to spot junk science that can hurt your health. Use these steps to figure out what's true when it comes to health information.
- Yahoo Life
These breast cancer survivors are happier than ever post-mastectomy
Plenty of women don't miss their breasts after surgery — despite the warnings so often coming from breast surgeons and society at large: that a life without breasts is one of disfigurement, bereft of one's womanhood.
- HuffPost Life
Colin Powell is proof we need to do better for immunocompromised people
Powell's death doesn't mean the COVID vaccines don't work. It means everyone else needs to protect vulnerable individuals from infection.
- CBC
One in five COVID-19 deaths were people who were fully vaccinated
A COVID-19 antibodies researcher expects to see more deaths among fully vaccinated people as vaccine effectiveness begins to wane. "The vulnerable are becoming vulnerable again," said Rodney Russell, a professor of immunology and infectious diseases at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He said research is showing that the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccinations begins to fade after six or seven months. And since older and vulnerable groups were vaccinated first, they're seeing the first signs
- Yahoo Life
Dave Bautista’s sunglasses are a ‘pacifier’ for red carpet anxiety
Dave Bautista shared that his red carpet sunglasses are therapeutic for his anxiety.
- Yahoo Canada Style
'Succession' star Alan Ruck opens up about 'ferocious' blood infection
“They still don’t know how it happened."
- Yahoo Life
Rebel Wilson says people are 'obsessed' with her weight loss
The Australian star says her "Year of Health" is "not about being a certain size or body weight or anything."
- Yahoo Life
Selena Gomez: Deleting social media 'saved my life'
Selena Gomez opened up about how removing her social media apps from her phone gave her peace of mind.
- Eat This, Not That!
Major signs you already had COVD-19
A shocking 50% of people who get COVID may have long-term symptoms that can change their lives. That's the stunning finding from a brand new study, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. These "long haulers" have Long COVID, or PASC, or Post-COVID Syndrome, and it can ruin their lives. To discuss the damaging effects, doctors from Emory University convened recently for a webchat and we compiled what they said. Read on for the main symptoms of Long COVID—and to ensure your healt