itaylor+FollowWinter Storms = Baby Boom?Turns out, when a blizzard hits and everyone’s stuck inside, it’s not just hot cocoa and Netflix happening. Hospitals actually see a spike in births about nine months after major winter storms—yep, “blizzard babies” are a real thing! If your feed is flooded with baby pics next fall, just remember this week’s deep freeze. Apparently, the cold brings more than just snow—it brings storks, too! #Health #BodyHealth #WinterStorm00Share
Stacy Fisher+FollowNipah Virus Outbreak: Covid Vibes Again?Nipah virus is back in the headlines, and it’s giving major pandemic déjà vu. India’s West Bengal just reported three cases (all healthcare workers!), and now Thailand and Nepal are bringing back airport and border screenings—think temperature checks and symptom forms, just like Covid. The scary part? Nipah jumps from bats to humans, spreads easily, and can be deadly (up to 75% fatality rate). Over 100 people are already quarantined. Anyone else feeling a little anxious? #Health #BodyHealth #NipahVirus00Share
kingabigail+FollowThis Sleep Hack Changed My NightsStruggling to fall asleep? Dr. Janine Bowring’s ‘3-2-1’ rule is going viral for a reason. Here’s the gist: 3 hours before bed, stop eating; 2 hours before, dim the lights and ditch screens (or rock those blue light glasses); 1 hour before, stop drinking fluids. People swear it helps them finally get real, restful sleep. If you’re tired of tossing and turning, this might be the game-changer you need! #Health #BodyHealth #SleepHack20Share
wilsonjames+FollowRobots Are Now Detecting Cancer?!This is wild—NHS hospitals in the UK are using AI and robots to spot lung cancer way earlier than before. The tech uses AI to scan lungs for tiny nodules, then a robot-guided tube grabs a biopsy right from the spot. Patients are getting diagnosed and treated faster, skipping weeks of stressful waiting. One guy even found out he had cancer by accident and got it removed before it spread. This could seriously change the game for cancer detection! #Health #BodyHealth #CancerDetection10Share
April Anderson+FollowYour Brain Might Hold the Key to Heart AttacksMind-blowing new research just found a secret pathway between your brain and immune system that could change how we treat heart attacks! Scientists at UCSD discovered that turning off certain brain signals in mice basically made heart damage disappear. It’s wild—your brain, nerves, and immune system are all in on the action. This could mean future heart attack treatments that target your nervous system, not just your heart. Science is getting seriously cool (and a little sci-fi)! #Health #BodyHealth #HeartHealth20Share
xwest+FollowGerber Baby Biscuits Recalled!Gerber just recalled some of their Arrowroot Biscuits because a supplier may have mixed in bits of soft plastic and paper. If you’ve got these snacks at home (check those batch codes!), you can return them for a refund. No one’s gotten sick, but still—yikes! Gerber says they’re on it and super sorry for the hassle. Double-check your pantry if you’ve got little ones munching on these! #Health #BodyHealth #GerberRecall00Share
xwest+FollowGerber Baby Snack Recall: Check Your Pantry!Gerber just issued a nationwide recall on some Arrowroot Biscuits because they might have bits of soft plastic or paper in them. If you’ve got these snacks at home, check the batch codes and best-before dates—better safe than sorry! No one’s been hurt, but Gerber says to return the affected products for a refund. Parents everywhere are double-checking their snack stash right now! #Health #BodyHealth #GerberRecall10Share
aguilarallison+FollowPopular candies in Florida test high for arsenicShocking news for Florida families: over half of 46 tested candies—including favorites like Sour Patch Kids, Nerds, and Jolly Ranchers—were found to have elevated arsenic levels, according to a state health investigation. For kids, eating just a handful of some of these treats could exceed the annual safe limit for arsenic exposure. While candy makers insist their products are safe and accuse the state of fearmongering, the findings have parents and communities rethinking what’s in their snack drawers. How do you feel about these results? Should there be stricter oversight on what goes into our kids’ candy? #Health #BodyHealth #FloridaNews10Share
Misty Brady+FollowALS: The Symptom That Changed EverythingSara Bennett’s husband just shared the tiny moment that started their ALS nightmare: her right hand wouldn’t work while grading papers. At first, they thought it was a pinched nerve, but it turned out to be ALS. Sara’s journey was brutal, but she made the most of her time—throwing a New Year’s Eve party from bed and even writing her own goodbye post. Her story is heartbreaking but so full of love and gratitude. Hug your people tight tonight. #Health #BodyHealth #ALS134Share
Jacqueline Ray+FollowPlastic Sandwich Bags’ Dirty SecretJust found out those trusty plastic sandwich bags are hiding a nasty secret: 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) were found in almost all of them—even the so-called 'clean' brands! These chemicals stick around in your body and have been linked to everything from hormone issues to cancer. If you want to keep your snacks safe, glass, stainless steel, or silicone bags are the way to go. Bonus: you’ll save money and waste less food. Who knew lunch could be so toxic? #Health #BodyHealth #PFAS63Share
