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How One Man’s 75-Pound Weight Loss Sparked a Career in Fitness
When Craig Schnaars was 25-years-old, he tore his ACL. What was supposed to be a routine surgery ended up causing…
Eye health to be included in national health insurance programme: PM Oli
Nepal aims to boost cataract surgeries, school screenings by 2030 KATHMANDU, APRIL 30 Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced on…
Perinatal factors could play a role in heart health across the life span
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Usha Lee…
Mental health services lacking in immigration detention centers, California report finds
The six federal immigration detention centers in California are not providing sufficient mental health services to people in custody, according…
Survey: 43% of Americans say money is negatively impacting their mental health
Lane Gillespie April 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM Paige DeVriendt, a 32-year-old living in Columbus, Ohio, has spent most of…
Advocates fear potential Medicaid cuts could strip coverage from thousands of Kansans, threatening hospitals and health care access
photo by: Screenshot CEO and President of the REACH Healthcare Foundation Brenda Sharpe speaks at a webinar on Tuesday, April…
Who Is at Risk of a Detached Retina?
you or an immediate family member has had a previous retinal detachment serious eye injury, such as from heavy lifting…
How Do You Repair Retinal Detachment?
A detached retina is a medical emergency requiring immediate care. Surgery is the most common treatment to restore circulation to…
Eight tips for healthy eye care and nutrition while aging
One in three seniors have some form of vision-reducing eye disease by age 65. Changes to vision and concerns about…
Despite Kennedy’s stated support, funding for Women’s Health Initiative remains in limbo
Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. The word came down at…
