Mar 4, 2026
- About 10.5 million Americans visit doctors annually for urinary tract infections (UTIs), and global cases rose 66% from 1990 to 2021, totaling 4.49 billion infections worldwide
- Research found that 18% of UTIs in Southern California came from animal-derived E. coli, with turkey (82%) and chicken (58%) showing the...
Mar 4, 2026
- Fiber has replaced protein as the latest wellness obsession, driven by social media trends, food industry marketing and growing concern over gut and metabolic health
- Most adults still consume far less fiber than recommended, a gap linked to digestive problems, unstable energy, blood sugar issues and higher...
CDC Adjusts Childhood Vaccine Guidelines — Here's What's Changing
Mar 3, 2026
- Federal health officials have reduced the number of vaccines routinely recommended for all U.S. children from 17 to 11, giving parents more room to make individualized decisions based on their child’s specific health needs and risk factors
- Several vaccines previously advised for every child are now categorized for...
Can Humidifiers Help Ease Your Skin Problems During Winter?
Mar 3, 2026
- Winter itch happens when cold air outside and heating systems inside strip moisture from your environment, causing your skin, sinuses, and sleep to suffer
- An article featured in The New York Times reported that humidifiers can help ease symptoms like chapped skin, nasal dryness, and poor sleep; however, they still have...
Mar 3, 2026
- Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber. It serves as the primary fuel for colon cells, including L-cells that produce GLP-1
- When your gut produces enough butyrate, natural GLP-1 secretion works properly, supporting appetite control, insulin sensitivity, and...