University of Maine will receive $45M for health science complex
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The Best Nature-Based Activities for Your Mental Health
In his recently published book, Nature and the Mind: The Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive, Physical, and Social Well-Being, pioneering environmental neuroscientist Marc Berman describes how taking a 20-plus-minute walk in nature without a phone or earbuds...
Beauty over health: How far is too far?
Raoul-Mihai Simu | Loyolan Fox eyes, facial harmony, hollow cheekbones, “glass” skin, symmetrical face, a button nose; the list of what is considered conventionally “desirable qualities” goes on. These traits become more important as we enter our adult...
What is biotin? The complete guide for health and beauty aficionados
The expression ‘beauty starts from within’ might sound like a wellness cliché, but it does, in fact, hold some truth. Look after your inner self – mind, body and spirit – and it will be reflected in your physical appearance. As always, the key is everything in...
Brannan’s ‘Vision for All’ program takes off, providing free eye care to low-income New Yorkers
Council Member Justin Brannan announced early results of the “Vision for All” program, reaching over 200 New Yorkers in four boroughs. Photo courtesy of Emil Cohen/NYC Council Media Unit Council Member Justin Brannan said preliminary results of his “Vision for All”...
Indigenous Canadians Face Barriers to Adequate Eye Care
Indigenous and First Nation Canadians, particularly those living in rural and remote areas, are facing major gaps in eye care. Persistent inequities have resulted from limited access to care, financial constraints, lack of sensitivity to Indigenous culture, and...
Vitamin E and eye health: 8 best foods to eat for stronger vision and long-term protection
Eye health doesn’t depend on one food or supplement; it’s a lifestyle choice built meal by meal. A diet rich in vitamin E and other antioxidants can help your eyes cope with daily stress from screens, sunlight, and ageing. Combine these foods with regular eye...
Cinema as advocacy: The eye health message behind “My Eyes”
In this EyePod podcast episode, the Eye Care Network sits down with Australian actor, writer, producer, and practicing optometrist Tsu Shan Chambers to learn about “My Eyes”—her Australian film illuminating the experiences of families navigating inherited...
Protecting Vision on the Job: Recognizing and Preventing Eye Hazards in Industrial Workplaces
Protecting Vision on the Job: Recognizing and Preventing Eye Hazards in Industrial Workplaces From flying debris to chemical splashes, radiation, and glare—industrial workers face daily risks to their eyes. Understanding hidden hazards and enforcing proper protective...
3 Things I Learned From My Dry Eye Journey
Julie Bowen has spent decades in front of the camera. Her roles in both movies and one of TV’s most beloved sitcoms have meant a lot of exposure to intense lighting and varied effects. But it wasn’t until a recent film shoot in Georgia that her chronic dry eye began...
NHS issue warning over common eye condition and how to get free eye test
The NHS has warned people who wear contact lenses or glasses that they may be at risk of a common eye condition without realising it. Talking about astigmatism, it explained that the condition can often cause “blurry vision.” Because of this,...
Eye Scans Might Help Determine Heart Health Risk, Experts Say
Key Takeaways The eyes can offer clues to a person’s heart health People with simpler blood vessel patterns in their eyes have an increased risk of heart disease They also show signs of accelerated aging TUESDAY, Oct. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The eyes are the...
Masks That Tie Up Preferable for Eye Health During Halloween: Douglas Lazzaro, MD
Investing in proper masks that don’t have snapping elastic on them and do not obstruct peripheral vision can help to protect the eyes of both children and adults who are looking to dress up for Halloween, said Douglas Lazzaro, MD, professor of ophthalmology and...
Stanford’s tiny eye chip helps the blind see again
A tiny wireless chip placed at the back of the eye, combined with a pair of advanced smart glasses, has partially restored vision to people suffering from an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration. In a clinical study led by Stanford Medicine and...
Partisan fight over health care policy still revolves around Affordable Care Act of 2010
WASHINGTON — When the Senate Finance Committee met Wednesday for a hearing on the rising cost of health care in the United States, Republicans and Democrats agreed the problem has become a national crisis, but it didn’t take long for the parties to demonstrate why...
The health care struggle is sharpening this fundamental tension in the GOP
The latest ideas from President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans to reconfigure the Affordable Care Act face the same dilemma that every GOP alternative has confronted since Trump’s first term: The plan would impose its greatest costs on key groups within...
Making a health-care complaint is tough. These tips can make the difference
LISTEN | How to make a health-care complaint and get results: White Coat Black Art26:30How to make a health-care complaint and get results Charles Kinch spent over four years complaining to the B.C. health system following the death of his wife, Leslie Kissel. ...
Catalight’s Proven Value-Based Care Model Succeeds in Improving Access and Cost Sustainability in the Behavioral Health Industry
Catalight’s Proven Value-Based Care Model Succeeds in Improving Access and Cost Sustainability in the Behavioral Health Industry 09:28 In 2017, Catalight made the bold decision to transition to value-based care, resulting in improved access to autism services...
Trump’s immigrant visa fee is walloping rural health care
The health care system in this country is dealing with a lot right now. Affordable Care Act subsidies are expiring. New Medicaid restrictions are looming. And finding enough health care workers to meet demand is difficult at the best of times. On top of...
What Americans’ top health care concerns are heading into 2026
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Nov. 18, 202502:46 Trump praises Saudi crown prince during White House visit 03:08 Now Playing What Americans’ top health care concerns are heading into 2026 02:46 UP NEXT...
A record number of Americans are anxious about health care costs going into next year
Americans are going into 2026 more anxious about health care costs than at any other point in recent years, a new West Health-Gallup survey finds. Almost half of adults, 47%, say they’re worried they won’t be able to afford health care next year — the highest level...
Moment of Clarity Publishes New Insight on How Deep TMS Therapy Advances Mental Health Treatment
Oceanside, CA – November 13, 2025 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Moment of Clarity has published a new educational resource titled “How Deep TMS Therapy Works,” providing a comprehensive overview of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and its emerging role in modern mental...
California 2026 governor candidates talk immigrant health care, ICE cooperation and sanctuary state status
As California voters prepare to choose their next governor in 2026, immigration remains one of the state’s most divisive and closely watched issues. Over several weeks in September, CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts sat down with each...
US Sen. Dick Durbin says controversial shutdown vote could highlight partisan divisions on health care
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin acknowledged Friday that his vote, along with a small number of Democrats, to back a Republican-led measure ending the nation’s longest government shutdown last week could exacerbate divisions between party progressives and moderates. But the...
The Night Manager’s David Harewood Relies on this HIIT and Walking Routine to Stay Lean at 60
British actor David Harewood has one fitness mantra he lives by: ‘stay lean for the screen’. It’s a rule that’s clearly working. Harewood appeared in the first series of The Night Manager back in 2016, and while he didn’t return for the recently released second...
Olympic Skier Alex Hall Trains for Gold Medal Endurance Using This Surprisingly Effective Technique
ALEX HALL KNOWS slopestyle skiers like him might have a bit of a reputation as being chill guys because their sport is as the name indicates about smoothness, swagger, and creativity. Justin Steele “Because it’s a pretty relaxed sport, people think that we...
Can pharma’s recent spotlight on women’s sports move the needle on women’s health issues?
When Perrigo launched the first over-the-counter birth control pill in early 2024, it simultaneously began working with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). At the time, the WNBA was investing in civic engagement and reproductive health advocacy in...
BIC Just Released a Disposable Razor for Trimming—Here’s How it Performs (Exclusive)
WHEN I FIRST started shaving a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I exclusively did so with disposable razors. This way, I didn’t have to worry about misplacing handles (I was quite unorganized in my youth), and they were the cheapest (my 14-year-old deli...
Midi Health Surpasses $1B Valuation, Igniting a New Era for Women’s Health
PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 3, 2026– Midi Health, the fastest growing women’s telehealth company, today announced it raised $100 million in a Series D financing round led by Goodwater Capital with participation from new investors Foresite...
Valley View offers free Women’s Health Series
Glenwood Springs-based health system Valley View is offering a free Women’s Health Series where community providers will offer tips and answer questions on aging well, menopause, chest pain and more. Designed for women by female providers, the Women’s Health Series...
Why You Need to Stop Calling Running Shoes ‘Illegal’
FOR THE VAST majority of people, there’s no such thing as an “illegal” shoe. But you wouldn’t know it from my social feeds, where a quick scroll serves videos of runfluencers hocking the term. They use it conspiratorially. One creator has an entire series of videos...
A New Era for Women’s Health: From Science to Strategy | Female Quotient Lounge at Davos
Feb. 2, 2026 1:54 PM PT Share via Close extra sharing options Women’s health is at a transformative moment, with advancements in science, data, and leadership opening doors to unprecedented opportunities. From addressing systemic challenges to tackling broader health...
Heavy metals in tampons – women’s health expert explains real risk
In some cases, candles have more regulatory requirements than tampons and period products 13:37, 02 Feb 2026 View 3 Images Some studies have found metals, pesticides and chemicals present in period products(Image: GETTY) Over recent years, numerous studies have...
How Bad Bunny Trains at 31 to Stay in Shape for Music, Movies and Wrestling
Bad Bunny isn’t just dominating the music industry, he’s also undergone an impressive physical transformation over the last decade, with the 31-year-old managing to add size to his already athletic physique. The Puerto Rican’s training ramped up most...
