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Ramadan is a month of spiritual reflection, devotion, and discipline. For Muslims worldwide, fasting from dawn to sunset is a central practice, but it requires careful attention to health and nutrition to ensure that the fast is sustainable and healthy. Health experts emphasize the importance of hydration, balanced meals, and…

Prolonged lack of sleep significantly increases the likelihood of early death and weakens the immune system, according to recent studies. Research by a team of U.S.-based scientists and doctors, published by the American Medical Association (AMA), found that insufficient sleep over a five-year period raises the risk of “all-cause mortality”…

Rapeseed oil, often referred to as canola oil in the United States, has become a topic of debate in the world of nutrition. Recently, controversial statements by public figures, like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who claims that seed oils such as rapeseed, sunflower, and corn oils are “toxic” and harmful…

A groundbreaking study from the University of Oxford reveals that living a healthy lifestyle can significantly counteract the effects of genetic predispositions, offering hope for those concerned about hereditary health risks. While many are worried about genetic predispositions to illnesses, this new research suggests that the impact of unhealthy lifestyle…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on February 26, 2025, that it will delay the effective date of its final rule defining the term “healthy” on food labels, pushing the date back from February to April 2025. The change was detailed in a notice published in the Federal…

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, DMACC’s counseling offices hosted a workshop on February 11 aimed at guiding students on how to navigate healthy relationships. The session, led by counselors Erin Borchardt and Sunny Duffney, focused on teaching the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships and how to handle the challenges…

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting men and women alike, and is the primary cause of death across various racial and ethnic groups. Despite this grim reality, heart disease is largely preventable through lifestyle changes and early intervention, according to Karla Quevedo, MD, FACC,…

The tragic death of 9-year-old Alti Willard in early February—who died while scavenging for food in rubbish bins—highlights the ongoing food insecurity crisis in South Africa. This incident underscores the stark reality of a nation with the resources to feed its people but struggling with a deepening triple burden of…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has postponed the implementation of a rule that would tighten the criteria for labeling foods as “healthy.” The new effective date, previously set for February 25, has now been moved to April 28, 2025, following a presidential memorandum freezing all regulations yet to…

Flu activity continues to be high in California, leading to crowded emergency rooms and increasing numbers of children falling ill. In Clovis, Central California, local health experts are on alert, particularly for younger patients. Dr. Garine Lepejian, a pediatrician with Kaiser Permanente Fresno, expressed concern over the impact of the…