‘Pandemic skip,’ a COVID mental health phenomenon, could delay major milestones, experts say

‘Pandemic skip,’ a COVID mental health phenomenon, could delay major milestones, experts say

The coronavirus pandemic resulted in a lot of loss — and to this day people may be losing out because of it. A mental health phenomenon dubbed the “pandemic skip” has caught viral attention on social media. The hosts of the podcast “Between Us Girlies” revealed their understanding of the concept in a TikTok video,…

Peloton shares jump as it partners with TikTok on fitness content

Peloton shares jump as it partners with TikTok on fitness content

Peloton Interactive and TikTok are teaming to develop fitness content, the exercise equipment maker and social platform said Thursday. The partnership marks the first time that Peloton will produce custom social content for use outside its own network, according to to the New York company and China’s TikTok said. The co-branded hub, which will be…

Walgreens stock plunges after drugstore chain slashes quarterly dividend nearly in half

Walgreens stock plunges after drugstore chain slashes quarterly dividend nearly in half

Shares of Walgreens closed 5% lower on Thursday after the company reported fiscal first-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue that topped expectations, but cut its quarterly dividend nearly in half.  The retail pharmacy giant slashed its dividend to 25 cents per share from 48 cents per share to “strengthen [its] long-term balance sheet and cash position,” CEO…

BPA, phthalates

BPA, phthalates

Looking to reduce your exposure to plasticizers in the new year? Contrary to what you might think, shopping organic and avoiding plastic food packaging isn’t a surefire way to avoid harmful chemicals such as BPA and phthalates.  According to new research from Consumer Reports, phthalates and bisphenols — two chemicals linked to various health risks such as…

New York health officials warn of whooping cough outbreak among children

New York health officials warn of whooping cough outbreak among children

An outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) has been reported on Long Island, New York, according to health officials. On Dec. 30, 2023, Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott released a statement noting that the county’s health department is tracking a growing number of pertussis cases.  Of the 108 cases that have been reported, the…