Brisk 22-minute walk may offset harmful effects of sitting, study suggests

Brisk 22-minute walk may offset harmful effects of sitting, study suggests

Taking a brisk walk for just 22 minutes once a day may be enough to offset the negative health effects of too much sitting, research suggests. A sedentary lifestyle is among the main causes of health problems around the world. Millions of people who sit for long periods, watch TV or work in front of … Read more

Antibiotic doxycycline may be morning-after pill for high-risk patients after unprotected sex, CDC suggests

Antibiotic doxycycline may be morning-after pill for high-risk patients after unprotected sex, CDC suggests

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week proposed a new guideline for high-risk patients to take the antibiotic known as doxycycline as a morning-after pill to decrease the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). ). Experts say health officials will likely approve the directive, published Monday in the Federal Register. The public … Read more