On Episode 67 of Health in 2 Point 00, Jess is appalled at the CDC’s salmonella warning for hedgehogs. But in other news, Jess asks me about uBiome, which has raised over $ 100 million, laying off over 50 people; Planned Parenthood’s new chatbot that helps answer teenagers’ questions about sexual health; and Lively’s recent… Read More »
Getty Adulting is hard enough without zits, but many of us still get breakouts well beyond our teen years. Acne affects approximately 50 million people in the US alone, making it the most common skin condition and, while most often found in teenagers, can follow many people well into their 40’s. Things like stress, diet… Read More »
Enthusiasm for home health technologies continues to mount, fueled by the aging population, demands for personalized healthcare and convenience, population health efforts and the shift to value-based care. The global smart home healthcare market is set to hit $ 30 billion by 2023, up from $ 4.5 billion in 2017, according to ResearchAndMarkets. Of that, fall prevention… Read More »
Whether you’re buying your health foods at the local farmer’s market or having them delivered to a store for pickup, there are more safe and efficient ways to shop for health foods in 2019. With the rise of BOPIS retail solutions, picking up deliveries of all kinds is even more convenient, even when it comes… Read More »
Garlic, or allium, is hard to beat for health benefits. Not only is garlic healthy, it enhances the flavor of most foods. It’s no surprise that garlic is found in almost every type of cuisine across the globe. It grows easily, and has few pests in nature, making it less likely to contain chemical pesticides… Read More »
When I was a growing teenager, I drank as much milk as possible (often straight from the carton while standing in front of the open fridge, much to my mother’s chagrin). I’d seen the TV ads — milk and other dairy foods were the express ticket to stronger bones and bigger muscles. But today dairy’s… Read More »