CDC team arrives in Chicago to help officials with response to measles outbreak linked to migrant shelter

A red rash is one hallmark of a measles infection.

CDC team arrives in Chicago to help officials with response to measles outbreak linked to migrant shelter   To assist local public health officials in controlling a measles outbreak in Chicago, a team of specialists from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention traveled there on Tuesday. The first measles case in the city … Read more

Why Is the CDC Now Treating COVID Like It’s the Flu?

Why Is the CDC Now Treating COVID Like It’s the Flu?   On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that individuals do not need to isolate themselves for five days after contracting the coronavirus, disabling their long-standing COVID isolation guidelines. Instead, the CDC advises people to stay at home if they feel … Read more

Scientists Reveal Weekend Exercise Is Just as Effective for Weight Loss

How often do you need to exercise to lose weight? Adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of intense physical activity each week, according to the World Health Organization. Exercise is good for our hearts and minds in addition to helping us lose weight.   The issue … Read more

Beyond Chest Pain: 6 Key Heart Attack Signs Women Shouldn’t Ignore

These are top 6 heart attack signs in women, doctor reveals.

Many women experience heart attacks with atypical signs and symptoms that they might easily dismiss. This lack of awareness can tragically delay diagnosis and treatment, with potentially devastating consequences. More than 300,000 women in the US die from heart disease each year, making it the leading cause of death for women. However, only roughly half … Read more

6 Exercises That Crush Situps in 10 Minutes

Training your core doesn’t have to be a bore and it certainly doesn’t have to take up a lot of your time.

6 revolutionary exercises crush situps in just 10 minutes, delivering a stronger, sculpted core faster than ever before.   There’s no reason why strengthening your core has to be tedious or time-consuming. You’re at the correct place if you’re looking for some new workouts to help define and develop your core muscles. We’ve discovered a … Read more

“Forget burpees” Killer moves sets the tone for a high-intensity workout.

If you're new to kettlebell training, you may learn some of the grips that come up in exercises like cleans and squats by reading our guide on holding a kettlebell correctly.

  In less than 30 minutes, target your upper and lower body as well as your core muscles by attempting these four kettlebell exercises. Grab one or two of the best kettlebells and lay down your exercise mat. This kettlebell strength exercise, which targets your legs, glutes, back, shoulders, and arms, strengthens your core. It … Read more

Ditch the Desk Drama: Micro-Moves That Keep You Healthy at Work

Parking at the back of the lot at work or using the bathroom farthest away from your desk can add some movement to your day, experts say.

We all sit a little too much, let’s face it. Micro-Moves That Keep You Healthy at Work. Give Up Desk Drama: Tiny Actions That Maintain Your Health at Work. Because of its well-known negative effects, which include an increased risk of diseases like dementia and early mortality, being sedentary has become all too usual, whether … Read more

Cameroon Launches World’s First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children

On December 10, 2019, residents of the Malawian community of Migowi, where young children will serve as test subjects for the world's first malaria vaccine, will be vaccinated by health officials.

As the doses are distributed throughout Africa, Cameroon will be the first nation to regularly administer the new malaria vaccine to children. Officials praised the campaign, which is set to begin on Monday, as a significant step in the decades-long fight to stop the malaria epidemic caused by mosquitoes on the continent, which is responsible … Read more