Wellness

Troy, NY — Nearly one-quarter of U.S. adults have never disinfected their cellphone despite most using their devices in bathrooms – and some even putting their phone in their mouth, according to a report from antibacterial light company Vital Vio.

Columbus, OH — With more states legalizing marijuana for recreational use, the drug – along with other natural psychoactive substances – has caused a 74% increase in exposures since 2000, leading to approximately 10 calls a day to poison control centers.

New York — Nearly 9 out of 10 workers say they’re concerned about their ability to support a colleague who has cancer or another serious illness, results of a recent survey show.

Bath, England — Rather than starting your day with bacon and eggs, British researchers are recommending you try lunges and squats.

Birmingham, England — Your older, used makeup could make you sick, researchers are warning after a recent study of used beauty products showed up to 90% were contaminated with potentially dangerous “superbug” germs.

Menlo Park, CA — Half of respondents to a recent survey say their commute to and from the office stresses them out, and 45% think their trip is too long – up from 30% in 2017.

Atlanta — More than 1 out of 4 high school students and more than 1 out of 10 middle school students report they have vaped within the past 30 days, according to “disturbing” results of the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey administered by the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Denver — More than 2 out of 5 adults feel unprepared to administer compression-only CPR during a medical emergency, according to the results of a recent survey commissioned by the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Chicago — If your daily routine involves drinking at least two glasses of soft drinks – artificially or sugar-sweetened – you may be at an increased risk for early death, according to a team of European researchers.

Denver — Nearly 4 out of 5 millennial workers say their employers should do more to support their health and well-being, including making resources more readily available, according to the findings of a recent survey.