Is sparkling water just as good for you as regular water? Let’s find out from the experts. Jen Baum, a registered dietitian nutritionist, says that sparkling water can be a great choice if you're not wild about plain water. "It’s nice to switch things up sometimes, " she explains. "Most of us like a
Los Angeles schools are reopening, but some parents are worried about the toxic ash from recent wildfires. Kelli Ferrone, a mom with two daughters at Canyon Charter Elementary, was shocked to find blackened cotton swabs and wipes from cleaning ash outside her kids' school. The Palisades Fire, which
It all started with a happy four-year-old boy named K, who suddenly found it tough to move his feet. His mom brought him to the ER, saying he’d been a bit less active than usual for the past couple of days. No fever, no cough, no tummy issues – just a slight change in his activity level. The doctor
Aging isn't simple. It impacts both our minds and bodies. But here's something interesting: social activity can make a real difference. A study in Northern Romania explored how much time seniors spend with friends and how active they are. Researchers studied 588 people, equally divided between men a
Every kid needs physical activity to stay healthy and learn well. Schools are the perfect place to get kids moving, but sometimes they're not so great at it. A study in Denmark tried out two new ways to get kids active during school hours. One was like extra gym class (Run, Jump & Fun), and the othe
In the vibrant city of Melilla, North Africa, there's a curious trend among Spanish schoolchildren aged 15-17. Both Christian and Muslim teens are eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which include drinks, snacks, and sweets. But there's a twist—Muslim kids seem to be consuming even more of
Across Australia, women from different ethnic backgrounds face unique challenges and benefits when it comes to maintaining healthy lifestyles after giving birth. A recent study, which combined surveys and interviews, explored these differences among Oceanian, Asian, and other women who had given bir
Imagine you're a doctor or a researcher. Soon, you might be using predictive algorithms to make better decisions for your patients. These tools, often developed using real-world data, can help with everything from giving patients a clearer picture of their future health to making clinical trials mor
Imagine walking into an emergency room and finding it overcrowded, not because of physical injuries, but due to mental health crises. That's been a common sight in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. But there's hope on the horizon. Governor McMaster has proposed a budget that includes $2 million for
Are university students in Saudi Arabia living the healthy life? Not quite. Many are picking up on the unhealthy habits of our fast-paced world, such as eating poorly, exercising less, and getting insufficient sleep. These habits might be setting them up for future health problems. The Saudi governm
