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Craig Melvin broke a few personal records on Aug. 30. For the first time in his 15-year broadcasting career, he wore glasses on-air, and he finally gave up his “filthy” habit of sleeping in his contact lenses over that same timespan. “I was one of those people that did not listen to their ophthalmologist when … Continue reading "Today’s Craig Melvin Warns Contact Lens Wearers of Corneal Ulcer Risk: ‘Don’t Be an Idiot Like Me’"

With 17 confirmed cases of the measles in New York in the last week, health officials are reminding local communities about the importance of proper vaccination. Six children in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn have been diagnosed with the measles, along with 11 in Rockland County, about 30 miles north of the city, NBC4 reported. In … Continue reading "17 Cases of Measles Reported in New York as Health Officials Urge Local Communities to Vaccinate"

All work and no play is not what the doctor ordered. Published Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics, a new clinical report titled “The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children” emphasizes the importance of play in children’s lives — so much so that the report authors are advising a literal prescription … Continue reading "New Medical Report Recommends a ‘Prescription for Play’ from Pediatricians"

Just as students return to school — with many planning to spend time on the football field — the Centers for Disease Control has released a list of recommended actions to help healthcare providers diagnose and manage the recovery of children who suffer from concussions, or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). “More than 800,000 children seek … Continue reading "Kids with Concussions Shouldn’t Automatically Get CT Scans, According to New CDC Guidelines"

“Fat, bald and crazy” is how Stephanie Hosford would describe herself during the months that she was being treated for cancer while pregnant with her daughter. It’s also the name of her memoir. In 2007, the current mom of three had only one child — who was about to start kindergarten — when she noticed … Continue reading "A Breast Cancer Diagnosis Almost Made This Mom End Her Pregnancy — Now She Has 3 Healthy Kids"

Michigan health officials are urging people who recently went to the state’s Renaissance Festival to get vaccinated after a female attendee was diagnosed with hepatitis A. The woman was sick when she went to the festival in Holly, Michigan on Sept. 1, and possibly infected any workers or visitors. The Oakland County Health Division says … Continue reading "Michigan Renaissance Fair Attendees Urged to Get Vaccinated After Woman Diagnosed with Hepatitis"

Jenna Jameson has a love hate relationship with her scale. After recently heading back to the gym to build “back all the muscle lost while pregnant,” Jameson, 44, revealed she’s put on a few pounds. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this topic in … Continue reading "Jenna Jameson Reveals She Gained Weight After Heading Back to the Gym: ‘I Freaked Out’  "

Jessie James Decker is feeling stronger than ever after three kids. Just six months after giving birth to baby Forrest in April, she’s already lost 17 lbs. and is focused on getting back to her pre-baby shape. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on this … Continue reading "Jessie James Decker Lost 17 Lbs. After Her Third Baby: ‘I’m Working Out Even Harder Now’"

Teresa Giudice is a red-hot mama! The Real Housewives of New Jersey star, 46, shared a series of photos of her toned body to Instagram Friday, when she sported a strapless red bikini while standing in front of the beach and lounging in the pool. “?Taking in everything summer has to offer me! ?,” she wrote … Continue reading "Red-Hot Mama! Teresa Giudice, 46, Flaunts Her Fit Bikini Body While on Vacation in Mexico"

Jonah Hill is learning how to rebuild his self-esteem. The 34-year-old actor started in showbiz when he was young, which left him vulnerable to public criticism about his body. Hill said he started to reflect on that for the first time during his directorial debut, Mid90s, which is about a 13-year-old boy trying to fit … Continue reading "Jonah Hill Had Low Self-Esteem from ‘Listening to People Say That I Was Fat and Gross’"