Hold the parm, pass the nooch. The plant-based seasoning, officially called nutritional yeast, has long been a go-to for vegans looking to give their food a savory, umami boost. But it’s not just about flavor. Nooch is packed with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that can do wonders for your health. Here’s how to use…
Who sleeps deeper or sweeter than a puppy? This essential truth is at the heart, or paw, of a viral sleeping hack. Pablo Herrera demonstrated the canine-inspired trick — also known as “T-Rex arms” — on TikTok. Looking restless in his frightfully bright bedroom, the influencer rose, removed his pillow, and, folded his hands into…
If the word “mindfulness” sets your teeth on edge, perhaps that’s a sign you need it. But don’t be too daunted — mindfulness is less about becoming one with nature on a misty mountaintop and more about being present, according to Pema Sherpa and Brendan Barca, authors of the new book, “The Daily Buddhist.” “We…
Philanthropist Allison Mignone has turned her triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis into a positive development for women’s health. Mignone and her husband, Roberto, donated $50 million to transform the NYU Langone East 53rd Street Ambulatory Care Center into the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative. The Griffin Healthspan and Vitality Center will open on the second floor thanks…
No sugarcoating this deflating news. New research in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives is raising concerns about sucralose — a widely used artificial sweetener sold under the brand name Splenda — suggesting it may negatively affect male fertility. New research suggests sucralose — a widely used artificial sweetener — may negatively impact male fertility. Laurentiu…
Weight-loss drug users may find themselves having to scale back. The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on copycat versions of Ozempic — the brand name of semaglutide — and Zepbound — the brand name of tirzepatide, threatening a workaround that allowed patients to access cheaper alternatives during shortages. Thursday was the final cut-off…
Not to be knit-picky, but laundry is a major contributor to microplastic pollution. Synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon shed tiny fibers during the wash cycle that can pass through standard wastewater treatment and end up in waterways. Now, three Case Western Reserve University engineering alumni have fabricated a special washing machine filtration system to…
Tara Ferrara’s 7-year-old daughter began suffering from a baffling mix of symptoms four years ago — nausea, stomach pain and sudden, intense panic that struck without warning. As dozens of doctors worked to pinpoint the cause, they put the girl on a strict diet low in highly processed foods and free of gluten, dairy, corn,…
For tourists from around the world, the Vessel in Hudson Yards is a main attraction. They pay $10 a visit to climb to the top of the 16-story structure —which features 2,500 steps across 154 zig-zagging flights of stairs — and take in views of the city from 80 different landings. But for some local…
So much for weekends of caloric abandon. New research confirms that just two days of eating a high-fat diet can compromise critical immune cells in the gut and weaken the intestinal barrier, suggesting the impact of our daily dietary choices is more immediate than previously believed. Consuming a high-fat diet led to the rapid suppression…
