The FDA has cleared a noninvasive device to relieve acute migraine pain. Nerivio Migra is a “first-in-category product,” according to Theranica, the company that makes it. It is worn on the upper arm and uses smartphone-controlled electronic pulses to relieve migraine painThe device is for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in
Continue Reading...Within 72 hours, abortion may be unavailable in Missouri, advocates warn
Come Friday Missouri may be the first state in the United States to no longer offer abortions since the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. The state’s health department is expected to block services at the last health center providing abortions, according to Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Reproductive Health Services of
Continue Reading...Reading the tea leaves about whether drinking green tea is good for you
A lot of little lifestyle decisions can have a big impact on overall health. Taking the stairs for two minutes, choosing to grill rather than fry your food or refusing that extra glass of wine can all add up to a longer life. Given the importance of these small choices, some are wondering whether they
Continue Reading...Energy drinks may have unintended health risks
Energy drinks may promise a boost, but experts are increasingly concerned that their cocktails of ingredients could have unintended health risks. A study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that caffeinated energy drinks altered the heart’s electrical activity and raised blood pressure. The extent of these electrical changes — which
Continue Reading...Mandy Moore celebrates reaching Mount Everest base camp
Mandy Moore posted about her and her friends hiking to Mount Everest’s base camp around the time an American lawyer became the 11th person to die during the climbing season. In a long posting on her official Instagram account Monday the “This Is Us” star shared several photos of herself and a group of friends
Continue Reading...Kate Gosselin Is Beaming With Pride As Twins Cara and Mady Graduate From High School
Kate Gosselin is one proud mama. The reality TV star took to Instagram on Wednesday to praise her twin daughters Mady Gosselin and Cara Gosselin after their high school graduation. Kate posted two pictures on social media: one with her two daughters after the ceremony as they hold their diplomas and another of just the
Continue Reading...“He’s a Genius, That’s All”—An Oral History of Bob Mackie
Bob Mackie has got to be the busiest 80-year-old on the planet. In June, he’ll receive the CFDA’s Lifetime Achievement Award (his second from the organization; the first was a plaudit for his “fashion exuberance” in 2001) and possibly—probably—will win a Tony for his work on The Cher Show. May was no calmer, with new
Continue Reading...Arnold Schwarzenegger Confirms He’s OK After Being Dropkicked By an ‘Idiot’
It’s proving to be a wild weekend for Arnold Schwarzenegger in more ways than one. At the Arnold Classic Africa event in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday, an unknown man dropkicked Schwarzenegger in the back. But don’t worry — you can’t keep Arnie down for long. After dusting himself off, the former California governor went
Continue Reading...BET Awards Nominations 2019 Cardi B, Nicki Minaj & More — Full List
The BET Awards nominations have been revealed. The biggest stars in the world like Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, and more scored big nods this year. The 2019 BET Awards will air live on June 23 at 8 p.m. from the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live. Cardi B leads with 7 nominations, followed by Drake
Continue Reading...More than 300,000 people want ‘Game of Thrones’ final season remade
There are more than a few people out there who want winter to come again, but differently. As of Thursday morning a Change.org petition titled “Remake Game of Thrones Season 8 with competent writers.” had more than 350,000 signatures. “[Showrunners] David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have proven themselves to be woefully incompetent writers when they
Continue Reading...These common health problems could be early signs of Parkinson’s
Do you move around a lot during your sleep? Or have you lost your sense of smell? New insights into Parkinson’s disease suggest that these might be the early signs of changes in the brain that mean you are at greater risk of developing Parkinson’s. When people talk about Parkinson’s disease, the image that most
Continue Reading...Majority of sunscreens would flunk proposed FDA safety tests, report to say
Nearly two-thirds of all sunscreens evaluated by the Environmental Working Group would not pass safety tests proposed by the US Food and Drug Administration, the consumer advocacy group will announce next week. The group will release its analysis as part of its 2019 Guide to Sunscreens, a yearly report on sunscreen safety that the nonprofit
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