Katie Camero
Health and Wellness reporter at Freelance
health reporter | formerly: SELF, USA TODAY, BuzzFeed News, McClatchy | words also in: WaPo, Nat Geo, NBC News + more
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1 week ago |
nationalgeographic.com | Katie Camero
If you’re in the mood for a reality check, take a look at how much time you’ve spent staring at your phone this week. We’ll wait…Are you shocked? Slightly ashamed? Or perhaps inspired to spend less time brain rotting your way into the void? Well, experts have one piece of advice for you: Touch grass. Yes, literally. But also metaphorically: To “touch grass” is to disconnect from the virtual world and reconnect with the physical one.
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theguardian.com | Katie Camero
Twenty-five years ago, the US eliminated the measles virus. Measles is extremely contagious, and sporadic cases and outbreaks are expected. But as of 2 May, 683 cases have been confirmed since January, primarily in west Texas. New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and other states have also reported cases. There have been three confirmed deaths from measles in the US, according to the CDC. That includes two deaths in school-aged children who were not vaccinated.
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1 week ago |
nationalgeographic.com | Katie Camero
Vitamin D is a key nutrient for health. Not only does it help keep your bones strong, but it also assists with muscle and immune function. Yet, vitamin D stands at the center of a hotly debated wellness paradox. Researchers agree that we generally aren’t getting enough vitamin D, but they can’t see eye to eye on how much is actually “enough,” what levels constitute a deficiency, or what benefits—if any—supplements provide, particularly for young and otherwise healthy people.
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2 weeks ago |
nbcnews.com | Katie Camero
Women who survive cancer are more likely to experience cancer-related fatigue and depression than men, according to new research presented Tuesday at the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting in Chicago. As a result, women are less likely to engage in recreational physical activity, which over time exacerbates their symptoms and lowers their quality of life, the research suggests.
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2 weeks ago |
nationalgeographic.fr | Katie Camero
Des études démontrent que les crises cardiaques deviennent plus fréquentes chez les jeunes adultes que chez les personnes de plus de 50 ans - une situation encore plus grave chez les femmes. Mais il y a une bonne nouvelle : nous savons les prévenir. Publication 28 avr. 2025, 17:19 CESTLa crise cardiaque, ou plus précisément l'infarctus du myocarde, se produit lorsque l'afflux de sang vers le cœur est partiellement ou totalement bloqué.
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5 years later, experts still don't fully understand what causes long Covid, how to test for it, or how to treat it. “We’re building the boat while we’re at sea." My latest for @NBCNews https://t.co/3T07x23jRb
No matter where I turn, someone is sick—and I mean, reallyyy sick. The flu is no joke this year, so I spoke to some experts to learn why for @NBCNews 💉 https://t.co/Jhr0OOLyCi
RT @forWomanity: Women’s pain has been dismissed for decades. Until 1993, women were excluded from clinical trials, leading to flawed treat…
