Lake Erie College awarded $500,000 to support of health-science initiatives
Lake Erie College’s aim to strengthen its health-science initiatives just received a big boost as the Painesville-based school this week announced an award totaling $500,000 from the Ohio Senate. The funding, allocated under Capital Budget proposal Senate Bill 292,...
The Science of Pet Ownership Needs a Reality Check
This article was originally published by Undark Magazine. For more than a decade, in blog posts and scientific papers and public talks, the psychologist Hal Herzog has questioned whether owning pets makes people happier and healthier. It is a lonely quest, convincing...
Rosemary: A Natural Beauty Enhancer
Rosemary, an aromatic herb prized for its culinary and medicinal properties, also boastsa rich history as a potent beauty enhancer. With its invigorating scent and myriad of beneficial compounds, rosemary serves as a versatile ingredient in all- natural beauty...
4 Bio-Markers of Beauty With Deep Evolutionary Roots
Source: csaranyoo/Vecteezy Deeply rooted in biology, our sense of what is physically appealing, and what is not, evolved over thousands of generations of human history. Although the concept of beauty may seem subjective—the eye of the beholder and all that—our...
It’s that time of year: Omaha health care providers deliver firework safety tips, free glasses
The Fourth of July brings lots of opportunities for fun, but it can also pose dangers, particularly from fireworks injuries. In response, area health care providers are reminding residents of some simple ways to prevent such injuries. Children’s Nebraska and Eye...
Take care of your teeth and gums – NHS
Here’s how you and your children can have healthy teeth and keep trips to the dentist to a minimum. Brush your teeth twice a day Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Read more about how to keep your teeth clean Floss between your teeth Floss or...
Congruence Between County Dental Health Provider Shortage Area …
Gabriel A. Benavidez, PhD1; Elizabeth Crouch, PhD2; Joni Nelson, PhD3; Amy Martin3 (View author affiliations) Suggested citation for this article: Benavidez GA, Crouch E, Nelson J, Martin A. Congruence Between County Dental Health Provider Shortage Area Designations...
Adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate and children …
June 27, 2024 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Government of Canada Today, the Honourable Mark Holland joined the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, to announce that eligible children under the age of...
Meet Dr. Heath Bullard, O.D. of Cleburne Eye Clinic
Dr. Heath Bullard is a native of Cleburne and has been at Cleburne Eye Clinic since July 2000. After graduating from Cleburne High School, Dr.Bullard pursued a degree in microbiology at Texas A&M University. He earned a Doctorate of Optometry from the University...
An Optometrist Explains: Cutting-Edge Technologies in Eye Care
Dr. Ansel Johnson emphasizes the critical importance of early eye care for children’s learning and development. Discover how advancements in myopia management, diabetes monitoring, and cutting-edge technologies like OCT and dark adaptometry are revolutionizing eye...
UW Health ophthalmologist offers advice to protect your eyes on Fourth of July
MADISON (WKOW) — Many of us look forward to the bright colors, booms and crackles that fireworks bring during Independence Day celebrations, but setting off fireworks can come with the potential for serious eye injuries, according to UW Health. In 2023, 19...
Michael Phelps says false doping accusations eroded ‘a lifetime of mental health growth’ – and now regulators turning a blind eye to accusations of China doing just that
By Morgan Phillips, Congress Reporter On Capitol Hill For Dailymail.Com Published: 20:50 EDT, 25 June 2024 | Updated: 20:53 EDT, 25 June 2024 Years of accusations of doping shattered renowned Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps‘ mental health, he told Congress on...
Class-action lawsuits target eye-care company after data breach
FORT COLLINS — At least three class-action lawsuits have been filed against Fort Collins-based Panorama Eye Care LLC, alleging that its failure to notify patients of a major data breach more than a year after its discovery caused their personal financial and medical...
Minnesota health officials keeping a close eye on COVID uptick
Nationally, emergency room visits and hospitalizations tied to COVID-19 have climbed the past few weeks, according to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Keeley Morris, senior epidemiologist with the Minnesota Department of Health, spoke...
State senator questions payments as Oklahoma Health Care authority touts rollout of SoonerSelect
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is celebrating what it says is the success of the SoonerSelect program three months after its rollout, despite growing concerns about delayed payments for health care providers. The transition from a fee-for-service...
Older Americans worry they can’t afford their own health care
KFF Health News — What weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes to health care? The cost of services and therapies, and their ability to pay. “It’s on our minds a whole lot because of our age and because everything keeps getting more...
CT failed to reform its health care oversight. Here’s why it matters.
Lofty plans for a major redesign of Connecticut’s “certificate of need” program” — a regulatory effort that requires providers to obtain state approval before making substantial changes in the health care sector — dissolved in the final weeks of the legislative...
Lawmakers seek health care and retirement protections for Steward Health Care workers
BOSTON — A group of Democratic members of Congress, led by Sen. Edward Markey of Massachusetts, is seeking reassurances that workers at hospitals owned by Steward Health Care will have their health care and retirement benefits protected. Steward last month said...
Health care, retirement protections sought for Steward Health Care workers
MATT, THANK YOU FOR THAT. AT 506 NEW THIS MORNING, EMBATTLED STUART HEALTH HEADS INTO BANKRUPTCY HEARING TODAY AS IT TRIES TO SELL ITS MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITALS. THE FOR PROFIT HOSPITAL GROUP HAS PROPOSED TO SELL OR AUCTION OFF ITS FACILITIES BY EARLY JULY. IN A COURT...
Steward Health Care executives are mired in trouble at home. In Malta, it’s much worse.
VALLETTA, Malta — The most sweeping corruption trial in the history of this Mediterranean country kicked off with a former prime minister and a host of top government officials parading through a phalanx of police into a courthouse. Hundreds of onlookers crammed...
Rep. Arrington discusses legislation to breakup healthcare monopolies & bill to fund Dyess AFB
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — In this week’s episode of Big Country Politics, Jodey Arrington, the U.S. representative for Texas’s 19th congressional district, discussed the impact of HR 8580 on Dyess Air Force Base and addressed concerns regarding monopoly...
Editorial: ODU-EVMS merger set to usher in a promising era for regional health
Tackling the persistent and chronic health ills that ail a community requires a unified, coordinated effort imbued with ambition and the determination to make a lasting difference in the care available to residents. All evidence suggests that’s what Hampton Roads can...
6. Black Americans and mistrust of the U.S. health care system and medical research
Editorial note to readers A version of this study was originally published on June 10. We previously used the term “racial conspiracy theories” as an editorial shorthand to describe a complex and mixed set of findings. By using these words, our reporting...
Your Health: Weight loss is health care
Medical-assisted weight loss and weight loss surgery are popular topics. News stories about medications, supplements, diet techniques, and surgery are everywhere. But for those who are considering weight loss, what really works? What are the safest ways to pursue...
Consistency and Flavor Helped This Guy Get Shredded in 18 Weeks
Jonathan Evans hit his 40s, felt tired and lethargic, and wanted a change. Here, in his own words, is how he discovered the kind of accountability and clear goals that motivated him. I ‘M A LAWYER working in London, so corporate lunches, dinners, and evening...
REI Just Launched a Massive 4th of July Sale—We Found the Best Deals
IF YOU ARE an outdoor junkie and fitness lover, then you need to check out the epic REI 4th of July sale that just dropped. Unlike recent REI sales our editors have covered, this 4th of July sale includes way more camping essentials and outdoor gear than we’re...
Hydrow Rowing Machine June Sale 2024: Take $400 Off Its Pro Model
HYDROW HAS MADE a massive splash in the world of rowing machines since first entering the market just under a decade ago. From the jump, the brand managed to pair state-of-the-art technology with a solid-built body able to handle the kind of high-output sessions you...
Ricola’s Throat Balm Can Keep Your Jam-Packed Weekend Going
EVERYONE KNOWS THE kinds of jams that cough drops—and cough-drop-adjacent products—can bail you out of. Wake up with a throat feeling a little scratchy? You know where to go. Stay out a little too late yapping away with friends at the local dive bar? Covered there...
Joseph Quinn Has Been Thinking About the Roman Empire a Lot
JOSEPH QUINN’S HEAD is shaved. He’s wearing a gray Nike sweatshirt, and it doesn’t take long to realize he’s in a damn good mood. “Hello!” he says, a massive smile on his face as he sits down at the Zoom screen that’s been set...
Women’s Health-Focused Hologic Has Significant Capacity For Expansion Via M&A, Bullish Analyst Says
Stephens initiated coverage on Hologic Inc (NASDAQ:HOLX), citing it as a major player in women’s health, known for its consistent revenue growth, strong free cash flow, and attractive profit margins, is well-positioned in the molecular diagnostics sector post-COVID....
Older women’s health is woefully understudied
Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving them without critically important information. Many drugs widely prescribed to older adults were studied mostly in men, with results extrapolated to women. Consider...
Best Early Prime Day Rowing Machine Deals: Up to 44% Off
ROWING REMAINS ONE of the best ways to build strength and endurance, without the joint punishment you get from other forms of cardio. And unless you own a canoe with a large body of water nearby, a rowing machine is your only way into this awesome full-body workout....
The 6 Expert-Approved Diets That Are Actually Worth Trying
Want to eat more and still lose weight? Volumetrics may be for you. Volumetrics is a plan that lowers the energy density (or caloric content) of meals by increasing the liquid content of your meals with salads, soups, stews, chilis, etc., says Bonci. Some key...
Julius Mallette: Abortion bans put women’s health in danger
I’ve been a practicing physician, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology for over 40 years. I work in a rural area of the state and know the toll it takes on my patients who have to travel long distances to reach a medical center. Not having access to quality,...
