Health/Fitness
Social Media's 70-Up 'Grandfluencers' Debunking Aging Myths
There's a growing number of "grandfluencers," folks 70 and up who have amassed substantial followings on social media with the help of decades-younger fans, including TikTok stars @oldgays.
Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Higher Among People Living with HIV
Sudden cardiac death — which occurs minutes after the heart suddenly stops beating — is far more likely to strike people living with HIV, according to a national study of U.S. veterans.
The Life-Saving Impact of Transgender-Affirming Addiction Recovery Treatment
Where does a trans man still dealing with his gender confirmation treatment go to be treated for alcohol addiction? Inspire Recovery offers LGBTQ+-affirming care, which can make all the difference in maintaining long-term sobriety.
Alaska's Largest Hospital Implements Crisis Care Standards
Overwhelmed by a surge in COVID-19 patients, Alaska's largest hospital on Tuesday implemented crisis standards of care, prioritizing resources and treatments to those patients who have the potential to benefit the most.
ICUs Are Filled With COVID — And Regret
"If I would have known six months ago that this could be possible, this would have been a no-brainer," says a 45-year-old father of six. "But I honestly didn't think I was at any risk."
FDA Experts Among Group Opposing US Booster Shot Plan
The average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet, an international group of scientists — including two top U.S. regulators — wrote Monday in a scientific journal.
Who's Covered by a Vaccine Mandate? A Quick Guide to America's Patchwork of Shot Requirements
A law professor examines the new vaccine requirements for more than 100 million U.S. workers.
Man Turned Away by Over 40 COVID-Filled Hospitals
Alabama for weeks has seen a surge of mostly unvaccinated patients filling hospitals and intensive care units, making it increasingly difficult to transfer patients to other facilities for specialty care.
UK Recommends COVID-19 Booster Shots for People Over 50
The U.K. said Tuesday it will offer a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to everyone over age 50 and other vulnerable people after an an expert panel said the boosters were needed to protect against waning immunity this winter.
How to Effectively Use Over-the Counter Rapid Antigen Tests
Rapid antigen testing is another line of defense against COVID-19, but when and where should it be used?
Why At-Home Rapid Covid Tests Cost So Much, Even After Biden's Push for Lower Prices
Rapid at-home covid tests are flying off store shelves across the nation and are largely sold out online as the delta variant complicates a return to school, work and travel routines.
Crowded Stadiums, Pandemic Create Combustible Mix this Fall
This fall's crowded college and professional football stadiums could create ripe conditions for COVID-19 to spread among unvaccinated fans, experts say.
Looking Back at Five Years of U=U
It's become commonly accepted that a HIV-positive person with an undetectable viral load cannot transmit the virus. But five years ago, U=U was a bold, perhaps even radical, statement.
The Unicorn Is Real: Defying the Myth of Bisexuality
"I have dogs and cats, so maybe that sets me up for bisexuality very well," jokes Margaret Cho. Our attitudes about where the "B" fits in LGBTQ is a hot topic in the queer community and beyond.
CDC Finds Unvaccinated 11 Times More Likely to Die of COVID
New U.S. studies released Friday show the COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective against hospitalizations and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
20 Years Later, Fallout From Toxic WTC Dust Cloud Grows
Two decades after the twin towers' collapse, people are still coming forward to report illnesses that might be related to the attacks.
There's More to Hemp Than What You Think: Meet CBN and CBG
CBN and CBG are among hemp's lesser-known cannabinoids now gaining traction. If you know what to look for, their benefits can be a valuable addition to your daily wellness routine.
COVID Vaccine Creator Says Mass Boosters May Be Unecessary
Booster shots to extend the protection of COVID-19 vaccines may be unnecessary for many people, a leading scientist behind the AstraZeneca vaccine said on Friday.
Sweeping New Vaccine Mandates for 100 Million Americans
In his most forceful pandemic actions and words, President Joe Biden ordered sweeping new federal vaccine requirements for as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to curb the surging COVID-19 delta variant.
Watch: Josie Smith Malave on Sobriety and the Power of Healthy Living
Celebrity chef Josie Smith Malave joins EDGE for an intimate conversation about her dynamic career and journey towards sobriety.