The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that the U.S. consumer price index (CPI) rose 8.6% year over year in May 2022. This is the highest level since December 1981, pressuring employers to raise wages to keep pace.

Summertime comes with increased temperatures and more time outdoors. Hot and humid weather can make it more challenging for your body to cool down.

Poor housekeeping in the workplace can be a serious issue. Not only does it lead to a cluttered workspace, but it can also create additional workplace hazards.

To address the infant formula shortage amid medical device and health care company Abbott Nutrition’s voluntary recall of certain powdered infant formulas, the Biden administration is working to ensure that formula is safe and available for families across the country. President Biden spoke with several retailers and manufacturers—including Walmart, Target, Reckitt and Gerber—to discuss ways to get formula quickly and safely onto store shelves.

Spending even a few moments outside each day can significantly improve your physical health by reducing muscle tension, regulating your sleep and improving your work performance. Experiencing the outdoors—specifically, green spaces—can provide some mental health benefits as well, including reduced anxiety and depression symptoms, decreased stress levels and improved overall mood.

According to a new report, telehealth usage grew more than 7,000% during the first year of the pandemic. FAIR Health’s annual report studies health care indicators, prices and utilization trends.

May is Mental Health Month. Mental health includes emotional, physiological and social well-being—and the state of your mental health can affect your overall health and quality of life.

Maintaining your mental health is an essential component of overall good health. One of the best ways to take care of your mental health is to practice self-care. Self-care includes taking time to do things that bring you happiness and improve your mood.

Psychological resilience refers to the ability to mentally withstand or adapt to uncertainty and adversity. Building resilience to life’s inevitable changes and challenges can help you cope with and manage stressors.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a byproduct of combustion. This gas is odorless, colorless and tasteless, so it can be very difficult to detect.

On Monday, April 18, 2022, a federal judge invalidated the national mask-wearing requirement for public transit, airplanes and transportation hubs. In their decision, the federal judge for the Middle District of Florida said the CDC exceeded its authority to enforce mask-wearing.

Approximately 1 in 3 Americans aged 50 and older canceled health appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, according to a recent study from Michigan Medicine’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. Canceled appointments included those for both medical and dental reasons, such as blood tests or teeth cleanings.

The National Safety Council recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This event is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage motorists like you to minimize potential distractions behind the wheel.

More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. In particular, springtime allergies are an annual nuisance for many people.

Selecting a primary care physician (PCP), also known as a primary doctor, is a critical step in managing your health care. A PCP is who you visit for most medical needs, routine screenings and treatment of non-emergency illnesses.

While winter driving conditions can be particularly treacherous, spring also presents its own unique challenges for driving. Rain, new road construction projects and increased motorcyclists can all create risks for drivers.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 19.2 million American adults over the age of 18 were diagnosed with hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, in the last 12 months. Hay fever can cause cold-like symptoms like congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and sinus pressure.

If you’re worried about the war in Ukraine, you’re not alone. Although it may be your first instinct to think about those caught up in the conflict, it’s completely normal to feel upset or concerned about what you see from afar.

High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, is known as a “silent killer” because it has no warning signs and can lead to life-threatening conditions like a heart attack or stroke. If left untreated, high blood pressure can dangerously affect your heart and the rest of your body.

It’s never too early or too late to prioritize eating a well-balanced diet or form healthy dietary patterns. A dietary pattern is what humans habitually eat or drink that contributes to overall health.