Men are swapping out their underwear over growing concerns about fertility and hormone health. The movement has been happening online, and some men are attempting to swap out their polyester shorts and undergarments for cotton, wool and other organic materials. They are avoiding synthetic fabrics over concerns about microplastics, “forever chemicals”…

Don’t sleep on naps. Getting some quick shut-eye has been associated with several health benefits, such as boosting creativity, improving parenting and increasing joy, a term nicknamed “nappiness“. Now, new research shows how our brains get a boost from that afternoon siesta. Previous studies have shown that a power nap…

This brings new meaning to under the weather. With flu cases climbing this winter season rapidly and record low temps on the way, it’s easy to think the weather’s to blame. But modern research says the cause of the common cold is more nuanced in winter, and that frigid temperatures…

Parents, double-check that baby formula in the pantry. After an outbreak of botulism that hospitalized dozens of babies last winter, the FDA has discovered a potential source. After 51 babies fell ill across 19 states with botulism, New York-based ByHeart Inc. voluntarily recalled their Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Now, follow-up…

Out of sight, out of mind.   A new study suggests a common eye condition could be quietly masking one of the only early warning signs of bladder cancer — the 10th leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. Researchers found people with the visual impairment were more likely to…

Feeling tired? Your body may be trying to whisper a warning. Americans are notoriously bad sleepers, with 1 in 3 US adults failing to consistently get the recommended seven to nine hours of shut-eye at night. But if you’re still dragging even after logging enough Zzzs, doctors say the problem…

Move over, multivitamins.   New research suggests a little-known supplement could help protect people from severe illness or death after injury or infection, potentially giving the body an extra edge when it’s under attack.  The findings offer fresh insight into what scientists call the “disease trajectory” and how simple lifestyle changes…

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A major winter storm is expected to impact more than 235 million Americans across 40 states this weekend, with one expert warning that a common cold-weather accessory could be more harmful than helpful. While you’re suiting up to face the chill, you may want to think twice about your footwear.…

WASHINGTON — The US had officially pulled out of the World Health Organization as of Thursday, but international bureaucrats are refusing to return the American flag that once flew at its Geneva headquarters — prompting State Department officials to accuse the public health body of holding the Stars and Stripes…