We’re in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic in the U.S., and the synthetic opioid fentanyl has now surpassed heroin and oxycodone as the leading cause of overdose deaths. In 2016, fentanyl was involved in nearly 30 percent of drug overdose deaths, accounting for more than 18,300 deaths that year.1 It’s a sharp rise… Read More »
Many women nowadays are focusing on getting stronger, and we are so excited about it! While we honor and respect anything that each person wants to do with their own body, we hold strength training close to our heart. While working towards strength can be really exciting, it can also be a bit frustrating at… Read More »
Fireworks are a regular feature of Australian celebrations – many of us love seeing those colours flash across the sky when we bring in the New Year, or celebrate other milestones. But while the fanfare of fireworks is fun for most humans, the bright lights and loud noises can cause fear and distress in many… Read More »
The Marburg virus, a deadly cousin of Ebola, has been isolated in fruit bats in Sierra Leone, marking the first time it has been found in West Africa. Five bats caught in three health districts tested positive for the virus, according to two teams of scientists. One was led by the Centers for Disease Control… Read More »
Starbucks via starbucks.com “Although the Spinach, Feta & Cage Free Egg White Breakfast Wrap is a breakfast item, I can find it any time of day and it’s frequently available at airport locations,” says Toby Amidor, MS, RD, author of Smart Meal Prep for Beginners. “The wrap is made with cage-free egg whites, spinach, tomatoes,… Read More »
Could this lead to a ‘flab jab’? Experts discover a protein which triggers fat burning in the body and ‘could banish the belly even WITHOUT exercise’ Researchers say the protein interleukin-6 might trigger fat burning in the body People have naturally higher levels when they exercise, which triggers fat loss Now scientists want to trial… Read More »
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will reconduct medical checkups on all the migrant children in its custody and review its policies on caring for individuals under the age of 10 after an 8-year old Guatemalan child died on Monday. The agency is also coordinating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to determine whether additional transportation… Read More »