Scientists are one step closer to figuring out how fish are able to repair their own hearts. Zebra fish have been known to regenerate their own heart tissue, unlike humans suffering from heart failure. Cracking the code could make a world of difference and potentially save a number of lives.
According to a new study, birth weight means more than we give it credit for. Apparently it affects fitness levels. In a study scientists found that for every pound weighed at birth participants had a 34% increase in fitness level and a 13% difference in risk of premature death. Who knew that?
NEW YORK (AP) — Delta Air Lines and American Airlines said Friday they will suspend all flights between the U.S. and China, making them the first U.S.-based airlines to do so and joining several international carriers that have stopped flying to China as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread. United Airlines announced that it will […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Life expectancy in the United States is up for the first time in four years. The increase is small — just a month — but marks at least a temporary halt to a downward trend. The rise is due to lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses. “Let’s just hope […]
If you’ve been seeing the news lately you know that coronavirus is becoming a global epidemic. The first few cases have a hit the United States and even 2 potential cases have recently been monitored in the DMV area. So…Just what is the Coronavirus and How do you combat the deadly disease. Let’s dive into […]
Baltimore, Maryland has the highest STI rate in the country. According to statistics there are about 2,400 STI cases per 100,000 people, with the most common being chlamydia. The second city on the list was Jackson, Mississippi with 1,800 cases per 100,000 people. followed by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, San Francisco, California, and Montgomery, Alabama.
Editor’s note: The Chinese government has quarantined Wuhan, a port city of 11 million people, and it has restricted travel to and from several other cities, including Beijing, to contain the coronavirus that has sickened more than 800 people and killed at least 25 as of Jan. 23, 2020. A case has been reported in Seattle, and officials are […]
The Trump administration recently proposed changes to the school lunch guidelines that would undo a lot of the changes made by Michelle Obama. Trump’s proposed changes would reduce the required amount of fruits and veggies and allow schools to serve more pizza, burgers and fries. This has reportedly been proposed to reduce food waste and […]
Music producer Timbaland recently opened up his massive weight loss (130 pounds), beating drug addiction, and the importance of mental health. In the newest issue of Men’s Health, Timbaland keeps it real about overcoming his addiction to pain meds and how living the fast life affected his overall health. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: The award-winning […]
A recent emotional revelation by Pastor Howard-John Wesley, the head of the Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, for 11 years, shows that there hasn’t been enough conversation regarding the emotional state of pastors around the country. Following the suicide of Jarid Wilson, a popular pastor who struggled with depression and burnout for years, […]
Last week we told you that singer Syleena Johnson had lost 50 pounds and was training to compete in her very first fitness/amateur bodybuilding fitness competition. Well, over the weekend, the 43-year-old “Sister Circle” co-host officially took the stage for the NPC Texas Cup, looking bronzed and toned, posing it up in a sparkling bikini and […]
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women. Researchers are proactively searching for the causes of the deadly disease and a new study has found one of the culprits. According to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer, the risk of breast cancer is associated with more frequent use […]
