Scientists find watching sports raises fans’ heart rates, spikes cortisol, and may even affect cardiovascular health – but researchers say the social benefits can outweigh the risks. From World Cup fever to the Knicks’ title run to a new NFL season, NBC News’ Dr. Akshay Syal looks at what cheering on your favorite team does…
New research from NYU Langone Health found that people who avoid three vascular risk factors in middle age had about 13 more dementia-free years. New research from NYU Langone Health found that people who avoid three vascular risk factors in middle age had about 13 more dementia-free years.
The FDA says they’ve now found the source of that jalapeño pepper recall linked to Chipotle. It does not appear the peppers in question went to grocery stores, but they did go to wholesalers, restaurants and food service companies. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has the story. The FDA says they’ve now found the source of that…
Sydney Towle, who shared her treatment for a rare form of cancer called Cholangiocarcinoma, has died. Towle used her social media to challenge assumptions about how people with serious illnesses live their lives. NBC News’ Dana Griffin reports. Sydney Towle, who shared her treatment for a rare form of cancer called Cholangiocarcinoma, has died. Towle used…
Scientists find watching sports raises fans’ heart rates, spikes cortisol, and may even affect cardiovascular health – but researchers say the social benefits can outweigh the risks. From World Cup fever to the Knicks’ title run to a new NFL season, NBC News’ Dr. Akshay Syal looks at what cheering on your favorite team does…
New research from NYU Langone Health found that people who avoid three vascular risk factors in middle age had about 13 more dementia-free years. New research from NYU Langone Health found that people who avoid three vascular risk factors in middle age had about 13 more dementia-free years.
The FDA says they’ve now found the source of that jalapeño pepper recall linked to Chipotle. It does not appear the peppers in question went to grocery stores, but they did go to wholesalers, restaurants and food service companies. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has the story. The FDA says they’ve now found the source of that…
Sydney Towle, who shared her treatment for a rare form of cancer called Cholangiocarcinoma, has died. Towle used her social media to challenge assumptions about how people with serious illnesses live their lives. NBC News’ Dana Griffin reports. Sydney Towle, who shared her treatment for a rare form of cancer called Cholangiocarcinoma, has died. Towle used…
The CDC and the FDA are saying the tainted lettuce and jalapeños linked to contaminated food illnesses have been traced to Mexico where 63% of all vegetables imported to the United States are grown. Now, some experts are saying recent budget cuts by the Trump administration could have played a role in the outbreak of…
August is National Wellness Month so if you’re in need of a reset, Ally Love has four pillars to help you do just that. She shares ways to move, nourish, rest and connect. August is National Wellness Month so if you’re in need of a reset, Ally Love has four pillars to help you do just…
The state health department said residents can resume buying bagged salads but should still avoid recalled lettuce. The state health department said residents can resume buying bagged salads but should still avoid recalled lettuce.
In our series “The Cost of Denial” NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports on the debate over when and how to cover popular weight loss drugs, especially after a patient sheds the pounds. Should GLP-1s be covered as maintenance drugs? In our series “The Cost of Denial” NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports on the debate over when…
The CDC is now tracking hundreds of salmonella cases, including dozens of hospitalizations, across 27 states. The surge is prompting Mexican-style food chain Qdoba to proactively pull jalapeño peppers from all of its restaurants “out of an abundance of caution.” It comes amid unanswered questions surrounding the cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce. NBC’s Maggie Vespa…
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved mFlusiva from drugmaker Moderna, the country’s first flu shot that uses mRNA technology. In a late-stage trial, mFlusiva was found to be about 27% more effective than a standard flu shot among older adults. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved mFlusiva from drugmaker Moderna, the country’s…
