Rachel Uda

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Uda

We all know that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, according to a new study, regularly working out can significantly benefit cancer patients. The study found that exercise reduced the risk of death for cancer patients by a third and that it was even more effective than drugs at stopping the disease from returning. “We now have definitive evidence that exercise is not just an intervention for quality of life and fitness.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Uda

In the first few days after Donald Trump’s election in November 2024, purchases of emergency contraceptives spiked, with two companies reporting sales about 1,000 percent higher than the preceding week. Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood reported a 760 percent increase in appointments for IUDs the day after his win. Many Americans are fearful that the incoming administration could further curb reproductive rights, 2.5 years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion.

3 weeks ago | katiecouric.com | Rachel Uda

Everyone seems to be talking about gut health these days — and for good reason. The digestive system is essential for breaking down the food we eat and converting it to energy. But in recent years, scientists have uncovered that it plays an important role in so much more, from supporting immunity and mental health to potentially warding off a range of chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s. So what’s the best way to nourish your GI tract? We’ve been curious ourselves — and so have many of you.

1 month ago | katiecouric.com | Rachel Uda

While not as common as other cancers, ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women. It’s particularly deadly because, in most cases, by the time it’s detected, it’s already reached stage III or IV. Currently, there are no reliable and accessible screening tools to catch this relatively rare form of cancer before it spreads.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Uda

While not as common as other cancers, ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women. It’s particularly deadly because, in most cases, by the time it’s detected, it’s already reached stage III or IV. Currently, there are no reliable and accessible screening tools to catch this relatively rare form of cancer before it spreads.