Amid shakeup in U.S. science, researchers express alarm over integrity of key genetic databases
As the Trump administration exercises its influence on the U.S. scientific landscape, revising language on government websites for ideological reasons and disappearing agency databases, at least temporarily, some scientists are expressing increasing concerns about the...
The life sciences industry needs a new approach
The life sciences industry is experiencing an identity crisis. Despite great scientific innovation in the past decade and the highest per capita expenditure on health care in the world, U.S. patients are struggling. Obesity has more than doubled since the 1990s...
Beauty & Health Association Certificate: Your Industry Passport To Global Growth
AIHBA is constantly working to give beauty and wellness entrepreneurs an edge. That’s why it recently upgraded its membership plans to give you more benefits. By signing up for a plan, you will get networking and marketing opportunities where you can showcase your...
Why beauty lovers turn to rosemary oil for achieving fuller
The quest for healthier, more vibrant hair has led many beauty enthusiasts to explore natural alternatives, with rosemary oil emerging as a standout solution. This botanical extract has captured attention worldwide for its remarkable ability to address various hair...
‘Good’ cholesterol warning as scientists link it to major health condition
Scientists are sounding the alarm over the so-called ‘good cholesterol’, after findings suggest that it may not be entirely beneficial. Despite a positive reputation, recent research has unveiled a possible connection between ‘good cholesterol’...
Vitamin helps prevent cataracts and maintain eye health
Many people have never heard of lutein, yet it has a notable presence in vegetables, fruits, and even egg yolks. This pigmented compound offers multiple health advantages, particularly for vision, though it can play a role in other areas of the body too. Dr. Karen...
The bad side of good cholesterol: How it can cause this shocking health condition
Good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) has earned a flawless reputation over the years, with doctors recommending it for boosting heart health, and several research studies demonstrating its benefits in reducing inflammation, protecting cells and tissues...
I struggled with moments of dizziness and exhaustion – when doctors spotted a bloodshot eye they gave me weeks to live
WHEN Harriet Annabelle Ward started feeling dizzy and tired at times, she put it down to stress. The 51-year-old mum had even been examined once in hospital years earlier, but medics found nothing suspicious. Harriet Annabelle Ward put her dizziness and...
Seven subtle signs of eye cancer you should never ignore, according to expert
Sore eyes are often dismissed as a result of too much screen time or general fatigue, but they could be a warning sign of a potentially deadly cancer. According to Cancer Research UK, around 880 people in the UK are diagnosed with ocular cancer each year, with...
Dr Agarwals Health Care IPO: Shares of eye care firm list at 1% discount
Dr Agarwals’ ₹3,027 cr IPO booked 1.49 times The ₹3,027.26 crore IPO of Dr Agarwals Health Care, which was a combination of fresh issue worth ₹300 crore and offer for sale of 6.78 crore shares amounting to ₹2,727.26 crore, received subdued response from investors. The...
Charleston nonprofit brings eye exams and new glasses to Lowcountry students in need
NORTH CHARLESTON — Inside the colorful van parked outside Midland Park Primary School, 5-year-old Marivaleria Hernandez Bautista must confront a question she has never faced before. “I want the purple glasses,” she said in a quiet, mouse-like voice....
Charleston nonprofit brings eye exams, new glasses to Lowcountry students in need
NORTH CHARLESTON — Inside the colorful van parked outside Midland Park Primary School, 5-year-old Marivaleria Hernandez Bautista must confront a question she has never faced before. “I want the purple glasses,” she said in a quiet, mouse-like voice....
What Is a Corneal Abrasion?
A corneal abrasion is a scratch on your eye. It can happen in an instant — such as when you poke your eye or something (like dirt or sand) gets trapped under your eyelid. Your eye hurts, and even if you can keep it shut, it doesn’t ease the discomfort. Light can...
The incredible health benefits of DHA you didn’t know about
Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is an omega-3 fatty acid that stands out among the essential nutrients your body needs for optimal health. Known for its critical role in brain function, heart health, and eye health, DHA is vital for several body systems. Unlike other...
Health Care Coverage Could Be Expanded To Millions of Americans
Health care coverage could be expanded to millions of Americans under a new bill in Alabama, which is being cosponsored by Democratic Congressman Shomari C. Figures. Newsweek has reached out to Figures outside of regular working hours via an online form for comment....
Five misleading claims from Trump’s executive order on trans youth health care
PolitiFact | Five misleading claims from Trump’s executive order on trans youth health care Stand up for the facts! Our only agenda is to publish the truth so you can be an informed participant in democracy. We need your help. More Info I would like to contribute...
Eugenia Millender Wants High-Quality Health Care for All
Becoming a nurse was practically a given for Eugenia Millender, who began her years of health service by helping her grandmother, who didn’t like needles, with her insulin injections. Born in Panama, Millender grew up in a racially diverse family and community. “My...
Braun’s executive orders on health care: What they mean for Hoosiers
Gov. Mike Braun recently issued a series of executive orders aimed at reshaping Indiana’s health care landscape. From hospital transparency to expanded access to rural clinics, the measures promise significant changes for Hoosiers across the state. The executive...
What are Americans’ health care priorities?
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Good morning! In addition to dedicating February 4 to soups and stuffed mushrooms, it was also World Cancer Day yesterday. For that one, STAT is...
New York attorney general calls on state health care providers to continue gender-affirming care
New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to health care providers, calling on medical institutions to continue providing gender-affirming care amid reports, according the attorney general’s office, that several providers in the state had stopped...
Savannah Pride Center announces first health summit in March
Just two weeks after Donald Trump crossed the threshold of electoral votes to become the 47th president of the United States, the Savannah Pride Center held an event at The Sentient Bean in downtown Savannah. “A Way Forward” it was called, a post-election...
Bridging the health care gap in rural communities
Indiana University students from across IU’s multiple campuses are helping address some of the state’s most pressing health challenges by serving communities across Indiana. Data from a report from the IU Center for Rural Engagement shows that 70% of counties in...
Halftime in Richmond: Virginia lawmakers clash over taxes, health care, and gun control
As Virginia’s General Assembly reaches “crossover” on Tuesday — the midpoint of the legislative session when bills move from one chamber to the other — lawmakers have been navigating a cycle defined by high-stakes policy battles, a public health emergency, and...
How Trump’s tariffs may raise health care costs, from medical devices to prescription drugs
On Saturday, President Trump ordered import taxes on goods from Canada, China, and Mexico, a move that could raise costs for consumers across the economy, including in health care. Tariffs of 25% on imports from Canada (except energy) and Mexico, and 10% on goods from...
5 Walking Workouts to Bring Structure to Your Weight Loss and Fitness Efforts
Walking is one of the simplest, most accessible forms of exercise, but don’t make the mistake of only using it as a cooldown or a means to achieve a predetermined step count. A structured walking workout has more benefits that just ramping up your activity level:...
The Ben Affleck, Casey Affleck, and Jeremy Strong Dunkin’ Super Bowl Commercial Is Blowing My Mind
MOVE OVER, AL Pacino. There’s a new Dunkin’ icon in town. A new teaser for the coffee chain (formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts) aired during the 2025 Grammy Awards, with Ben Affleck reprising his role as the “DunKing.” The regal title was first bestowed...
PRETTY IN PINK: Women’s Clinic receives grant from license plate proceeds for fifth year in a row
GREENFIELD — Sometimes a license plate is much more than just a license plate. Since the Breast Cancer Awareness plate was first made available to Hoosiers in 2002, $7 million has been distributed by the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust to organizations...
National ‘Wear Red Day’ highlights women’s heart health
FARGO — Organizations across the U.S. are taking time today to focus on women’s health, with cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death in women. It’s National Wear Red Day. ADVERTISEMENT In honor of the American Heart Association’s “Go Red...
HRT, contraceptive pills to cost less in major women’s health pledge
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Australian women will save hundreds of dollars a year on hormone replacement therapies and contraceptive pills under the first new subsidies for reproductive health treatments in decades, as the Albanese government...
UHS raises awareness for women’s heart health
A chilling twist emerged Friday in the death of Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old TV reporter who traveled to cover the Super Bowl but mysteriously died in a hotel room. A “career criminal” with a history of drugging men was spotted entering and leaving Manzano’s room the...
How Kendrick Lamar Could Bring His Drake Beef to the Super Bowl
KENDRICK LAMAR TOOK home multiple Grammys for his song “Not Like Us,” including the coveted Record of the Year and Song of the Year awards during the 2025 ceremony on February 2. He also won Best Music Video, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance. As Lamar took the...
Amazon Resale Deals February 2025: Save Up to 66% Off Gadgets, Gear, and More
AMAZON IS FAMOUS for its never-ending stream of deals and discounts, along with the brain-wrinkling delivery speed of course. But here’s a secret not enough digital shoppers are tapping into: Amazon Resale. This hidden gem is home to some of the site’s...
Go Red for Women Day: Cardiologist talks heart health
Feb. 7 marks National Wear Red Day, also known as Go Red For Women Day! The day bands together advocates across the country who are raising awareness for women’s heart health. Dr. M. Barbara Srichai-Parsia, a cardiologist at MedStar Health, said heart disease is...
Can AI Revolutionise Your Fitness? We Asked 7 Industry Insiders
Whether you’re an AI superfan or an overall sceptic, artificial intelligence is changing the way we shape up. It’s influencing when we train, what we eat and how we recover – often without us even realising it – while making personalisation possible at a scale never...
