Enhancing the Chain of Survival: NWSL Lifesavers in New York City
The American Heart Association and the National Women’s Soccer League recently joined forces to provide Hands-Only CPR training to staff at the NWSL headquarters in New York City. This initiative aimed to enhance the...
Why Young Adults Sharing Digestive Issues is Positive for Health Experts
Lauren Bell was feeling overwhelmed when she started her first job after college in New York City. She had been experiencing food poisoning symptoms for weeks and thought it was not going away. After...
Access to Affordable Birth Control in Certain States is Declining
A renewed focus on ensuring access to affordable birth control is not helping women in states with strict abortion laws. In places like Tuscaloosa, Alabama, clinics like WAWC Healthcare are struggling to provide low-cost...
Managing High Cholesterol in Children and Teens
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in all cells of the body, and it can cause health issues if levels are too high. High cholesterol in children and teens can increase the risk of...
American Prisoners Gershkovich and Whelan Could Experience Trauma, Mental Health Experts Warn
Thursday's release of American prisoners from Russia was a moment of celebration and relief. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, American veteran Paul Whelan, and Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva were among those released in...
Navigating Presenteeism Pressure: Insights from a Waitress, Teacher, and Hybrid Worker
Workers in the UK are facing increasing pressure to show up to work even when they are sick, leading to what experts are calling "staggering" levels of presenteeism. This phenomenon is causing employees to...
Navigating Elder Care in Stepfamilies: Challenges and Solutions
Beverly K. Brandt, a retired professor from Arizona, found herself in a situation that made her question the level of care adult children provide to their aging stepparents. After her mother passed away, she...
Levi’s Jeans Sale on Amazon: Huge Discounts Available Now
Levi's jeans have been a staple in the fashion world for years, known for their unbeatable style and quality. So, when we came across the news of a massive sale on Levi's jeans on...
WWE Star Bianca Belair’s $8 Hairspray Secret for Competition-Worthy Hair
WWE superstar Bianca Belair is a force to be reckoned with in the ring. Known for her impressive wrestling skills and iconic looks, she always brings her A-game to the biggest events of the...
Dealing with Anti-Fat Twitter Comments: Lizzo’s Response
Pop star Lizzo has once again addressed the negative and hurtful comments she constantly receives about her body on social media. In a series of now-private tweets, Lizzo expressed her frustration with the ongoing...
Uncovering the Truth: Sonya Massey’s Death, Vaccine Injuries, and More
First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and maybe even provocative articles about the life sciences writ large, written by biotech insiders, health care workers, researchers, and others.“Sonya Massey’s death: How to prevent...
Win $20K Prize in Scientific Research Contest for Analyzing New Food Data
The American Heart Association recently announced a data challenge for scientific researchers to analyze the food database from the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI). This initiative, co-managed by the American Heart Association and...