Kaitlin Sullivan

3 weeks ago | health.com | Kaitlin Sullivan

PeopleImages / Getty ImagesA new study suggests that common heart disease risk factors—like poor diet and high blood pressure—have a bigger impact on women than men. Despite living healthier lifestyles overall, women’s heart disease risks are often overlooked. On the bright side, healthy lifestyle choices, such as a good diet and regular exercise, offer even greater heart health protection for women.

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Kaitlin Sullivan

It’s rare, but in some cases a tick bite can cause a person to develop an allergy to red meat. Most cases, scientists believe, are linked to the lone star tick, a species typically found in the Southeastern U.S. and the lower Midwest. Two case reports published this week, however, suggest that two other species — found elsewhere in the country — may also trigger the allergy.

1 month ago | health.com | Kaitlin Sullivan

Lucas Ottone / StocksyFragrances are the fastest-growing sector of the beauty industry, with the sale of body sprays increasing last year by 94%. However, studies have found that many fragrances contain phthalates and other endocrine disrupters, which have been linked with serious health effects. It can be difficult to determine which fragrances contain these chemicals, but experts have tips for how to reduce your exposure.

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Kaitlin Sullivan |Akshay Syal |Patrick Martin

Gavin Nielsen was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer. The smiley toddler had diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG, a cancer that occurs in the part of the brain stem that controls vital functions including breathing, blood pressure and heart rate. Very few treatment options exist and the prognosis for children diagnosed with the disease is, on average, less than one year.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kaitlin Sullivan

Gavin Nielsen was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer. The smiley toddler had diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG, a cancer that occurs in the part of the brain stem that controls vital functions including breathing, blood pressure and heart rate. Very few treatment options exist and the prognosis for children diagnosed with the disease is, on average, less than one year.