Katie Camero

1 month 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.

1 month ago | 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

2 months 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.