Regular Bedtime Does Wonders for Blood Pressure
A step as simple as sticking to the same bedtime each night could improve a person’s blood pressure, new research suggests. In just two weeks, people whose more haphazard bedtimes shifted to a regular bedtime saw improvements in blood pressure that were equal to those seen when folks exercise more or cut down on salt… read on > read on >
Switch to Vegan Diet Could Cut Your Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half
The equivalent of a 4.3-mile trip in a gas-powered car: That’s the amount of greenhouse gas emissions the average person spares the planet each day when they switch to a healthy, low-fat vegan diet, new research shows. “We know whole food, plant-based diets are better for our health and the environment. This analysis shows us… read on > read on >
ByHeart Formula Faces Lawsuits After Babies Sickened With Botulism
ByHeart confirmed finding botulism bacteria in some formula samples read on >
New Female Crash Dummy Aims to Make Cars Safer for Women
For decades, car safety tests were built around the body of an average man from the 1970s. Now, federal officials are taking a step to better protect women behind the wheel. The U.S. Transportation Department has approved a new female crash test dummy called THOR-05F, designed to better reflect how women’s bodies respond in a… read on > read on >
Quitting a GLP-1 Before Pregnancy Linked to Higher Weight Gain, Complications
Women who stop taking a GLP-1 weight loss/diabetes medication just prior to a pregnancy appear to be at higher odds for excess weight gain and complications while pregnant, new research shows. As the study authors pointed out, potential risks to the fetus of using a GLP-1 while pregnant remain unclear, so current recommendations advise discontinuing… read on > read on >
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