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U.S. smoking rates drop to historic lows with just 11% of adults still smoking

Cigarette smoking among Americans has dropped to an unprecedented low, with only 11% of U.S. adults reporting that they have smoked in the past week, according to a recent Gallup poll. Smoking is...

A quick in and out or taking your sweet time: This is how long you should shower

Some people take quick showers and are ready in just a few minutes, while others luxuriate in the experience and spend as much time as possible under the water. The ideal duration...

12 mistakes you should avoid when working on losing weight

Changing your diet is a complex process that is influenced by manyfactors. The stumbling blocks are common challenges that need tobe overcome in order to achieve lasting weight loss success.The decision to...

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Less alcohol, mental apps, primal fitness: 5 key lifestyle trends shaping post-pandemic America

Health Herbert Bauernebel - September 4, 2024, 2:17 pm

The pandemic significantly changed the lifestyles of nearly everyone in the United States. As we transition into a post-pandemic world, some lifestyle trends have...

Seven days of wellness: How to use science to shape your immediate health and lifestyle goals

Health Herbert Bauernebel - September 4, 2024, 2:17 pm

The start of a new year is an ideal time for making changes and setting resolutions to improve your health and well-being. As 2024...

Breathe the pounds away: How you can lose weight with the right breathing

Health Herbert Bauernebel - August 29, 2024, 5:55 am

Relaxed weight loss through correct breathing? Sounds almost too good to be true. But with a certain breathing technique, you can burn calories and...

Loose, maintain, gain weight: How many calories should you eat in a day?

Health Herbert Bauernebel - August 19, 2024, 5:37 am

It's a common question with a not-so-simple answer: "As many as you want" isn't the right approach! Determining your ideal daily calorie intake can be...

Positive shift in youth mental health crisis, CDC reveals

Health Herbert Bauernebel - August 12, 2024, 10:59 am

Throughout recent years, there has been a growing concern regarding the mental health of young Americans, exacerbated by a heavy reliance on technology and...

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may help stave off some cancers

Health Herbert Bauernebel - August 12, 2024, 10:46 am

Medical breakthroughs in the form of drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound have transformed the landscape of obesity and diabetes treatment. Researchers are now...

Fruits, vegetables lower your body’s acid levels, boosting health

Health Herbert Bauernebel - August 12, 2024, 9:51 am

A daily apple, along with a healthy portion of vegetables, might be the key to managing hypertension, according to new research. Diet plays a crucial...

Limit of 3 hours of weekly screen time for kids has ‘positive effect’ on behavior, mental health: study

Health Herbert Bauernebel - August 12, 2024, 9:38 am

When it comes to kids and screen time, less is definitely more. A recent study from Denmark, led by Dr. Jesper Schmidt-Persson at the University...

6 wellness trends to watch in 2024

Health Herbert Bauernebel - August 12, 2024, 9:29 am

Over the past four years, significant changes have reshaped the landscape, including an economic downturn that has left many consumers financially strained. Over half...

Watch out! These types of fruit can contribute to weight gain

Health Herbert Bauernebel - August 12, 2024, 9:14 am

If you are aiming to lose weight, is it advisable to consume a large amount of fruit? Not always! Some types of fruit can...

Those are the most important tips for a healthier, happier Life

Health Herbert Bauernebel - August 12, 2024, 9:07 am

Achieving and maintaining optimal health involves a holistic approach that nurtures both the body and mind. Over the past year, we've explored various facets...

Stay away from those snacks if you want to easily fall asleep

Health Herbert Bauernebel - August 12, 2024, 9:00 am

Do you often toss and turn and just can't fall asleep? This could be due to the snacks you eat before going to sleep. It's...

Sharing Her Mental Health Journey helped Selena Gomez take charge of her life

Health uslivecom - August 11, 2024, 5:55 pm

Selena Gomez has emerged as a dedicated champion for mental health awareness. She has fearlessly revealed her own battles with anxiety, depression, and bipolar...

COVID-19 returns with new variant and updated vaccine

Health Herbert Bauernebel - July 14, 2024, 2:28 pm

The spread of the coronavirus shows no sign of slowing down as the FLiRT variant emerges as the dominant strain, as reported by Yale...

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Judge significantly halts Trump’s executive actions terminating federal backing for DEI initiatives.

In a significant ruling, a federal judge has placed a major restriction on a series of executive orders issued by former President Donald Trump aimed at curbing government support for...

Woman charged with drugging and stealing from elderly men in fatal love scam

LAS VEGAS — A woman allegedly exploited online dating platforms to target at least four older men, leading to a shocking series of drugging and thefts, as reported by the FBI in...

Trump dismisses head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump made headlines by unexpectedly dismissing Air Force General CQ Brown Jr. from his position as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on a recent Friday. This...

Court allows Trump administration to remove thousands of USAID employees from their positions.

A federal judge in Washington has recently authorized the Trump administration to proceed with significant changes to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This decision paves the way for...

Judge maintains prohibition on DOGE obtaining confidential Treasury data, temporarily.

In a recent decision, a federal judge in Manhattan has upheld a restriction preventing Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive information from the Treasury Department. However, the judge...

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Pope Francis remains in a precarious state, though his medical team reports it is not life-threatening.

Health @USLive - February 21, 2025, 3:47 pm

ROME — The medical team caring for Pope Francis provided an update on his health on Friday, indicating that while his complex respiratory infection...

Engineering firm resolves Flint water litigation for $53 million while asserting no responsibility for lead contamination.

Business @USLive - February 21, 2025, 3:18 pm

DETROIT — An engineering firm announced on Friday that it has reached an agreement to pay $53 million to resolve the outstanding lawsuits related...

West Virginia Senate Approves Legislation Permitting Religious and Philosophical Exemptions for Vaccines

Fitness @USLive - February 21, 2025, 2:14 pm

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A significant change to vaccination policies in West Virginia is on the horizon as state senators have voted to eliminate one...

Blast at Hawaiian beachfront resort injures seven, leaving debris scattered

Hawaii @USLive - February 21, 2025, 1:10 pm

HONOLULU — A suspected gas explosion at a beachside resort in Hawaii has resulted in injuries for seven individuals, with three reported...

Measles cases surge to almost 100 across Texas and New Mexico: Key information to consider

Cooking @USLive - February 21, 2025, 12:33 pm

The recent measles outbreak in rural West Texas has escalated to 90 confirmed cases spread over seven counties, as reported by the state health...

FDA Announces Resolution of Prolonged Shortage of In-Demand Weight-Loss and Diabetes Medications

Cooking @USLive - February 21, 2025, 12:29 pm

Federal officials announced on Friday that the long-standing shortages of Ozempic and Wegovy, two widely used medications for diabetes and obesity, have been effectively...

A looming desert poses a risk to Mauritania’s dwellings and cultural heritage.

Business @USLive - February 21, 2025, 10:14 am

CHINGUETTI, Mauritania — For centuries, Chinguetti has been a cultural and intellectual hub, drawing poets, scholars, and theologians to its rich history as a...

FDA announces resolution to prolonged shortage of widely-used weight-loss and diabetes medications

Fitness @USLive - February 21, 2025, 9:35 am

Shortages of the diabetes and obesity medications Ozempic and Wegovy, which have persisted for over two years, are finally coming to an end, according...

US aid suspension threatens the health of HIV-positive orphans in Kenya as essential medical resources diminish.

Business @USLive - February 20, 2025, 9:42 pm

NAIROBI, Kenya — A year ago, two-year-old Evans arrived at Nyumbani Children’s Home in Nairobi, suffering from both HIV and tuberculosis. With no family...

Georgia judges request reevaluation of lawsuit contesting near-total abortion prohibition

Georgia @USLive - February 20, 2025, 4:30 pm

ATLANTA — A lawsuit contesting Georgia's almost complete ban on abortion is being returned to a lower trial court. The purpose is to determine...

Could standing all day at your job be considered a workplace risk?

Fitness @USLive - February 20, 2025, 12:58 pm

NEW YORK — Margaux Lantelme, who holds dual citizenship in France and the United States, has observed a distinct contrast in the practices of...

Funeral service conducted for two Detroit children who perished in the cold as family receives assurance of housing

Health @USLive - February 20, 2025, 12:08 pm

DETROIT — A local organization has come forward to secure housing for the surviving family members of two Detroit children who tragically lost their...

Utah GOP advocates for patients to provide their own blood amid ongoing vaccine apprehensions

Health @USLive - February 20, 2025, 10:54 am

SALT LAKE CITY — Changes may soon be on the horizon for blood donation regulations in Utah, but not necessarily as some might expect....

Not a circus act: Acrobatics and tumbling, blending gymnastics and cheer, is thriving

Fitness @USLive - February 20, 2025, 10:36 am

PITTSBURGH — Abby McDermott has learned to expect a puzzled response whenever she shares her passion for acrobatics and tumbling. There's often a brief...

New York files lawsuit against vape distributors for Elf Bar and other fruity and candy-flavored e-cigarettes.

Fitness @USLive - February 20, 2025, 7:32 am

On Thursday, New York initiated legal action against some of the largest electronic cigarette distributors in the nation, alleging violations of state regulations that...

Why the axolotl is Mexico’s cherished amphibian: exploring its ancient roots, role as a pet, and status as an endangered species.

Business @USLive - February 20, 2025, 5:08 am

MEXICO CITY — There’s a fascinating story about the axolotl, an amphibian that has captured the hearts of many in Mexico. Legend suggests that...

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