Planned NIH Cuts Threaten Americans’ Health, Senators Charge in Tense Hearing
June 11, 2025 4 min read Senators grilled NIH director Jayanta Bhattacharya the day after more than 300 NIH staff members sent him a fiery letter protesting the cancellation of thousands of research projects By Max Kozlov & Nature magazine U.S. National Institutes...
A routine test for fetal abnormalities could improve a mother’s health
WHEN NON-INVASIVE prenatal testing (NIPT) arrived in 2011, it transformed pregnancy. With a simple blood test, scientists could now sweep a mother’s bloodstream for scraps of placental DNA, uncovering fetal genetic defects and shedding light on the health of the...
Fiorina Beauty empowers women through decades-long legacy
Fiorina Beauty, a Flower-Mound-based women’s health brand with all-natural products, has been decades in the making. Launched in 2024 by Patti Saponaro, Fiorina Beauty is more than a beauty company, but rather a reflection of a profound commitment to empowering women...
The Beauty Whisperer: How Michelle German Is Redefining Aesthetics in D.C.
Darryl McFadden, DLM Photography Washington, D.C. has its power players, but none quite like Michelle German. In a city known for its political movers and shakers, she’s carving out a different kind of power—one that transforms skin, challenges beauty standards,...
Top 6 Best Eye Supplement for Macular Degeneration in 2023
Macular degeneration is a common eye condition that can cause vision loss in people above the age of 50. While there is no cure for macular degeneration, there are supplements available that can help slow down the progression of the disease. These supplements are...
Top 6 Best Eye Vitamin Supplements in 2023
Eye health is essential for everyone, and taking care of our eyes should be a top priority. One way to support eye health is by taking eye vitamin supplements. These supplements contain essential nutrients that help maintain healthy eyes and prevent certain eye...
Here’s the Eyelid Disease Everyone Should Know About, According to an Ophthalmologist
When your vision is blurry, go to your eye doctor. Wash your hands before putting your contacts in. That’s pretty much all there is to know about eye health, right? Think again. As with any other part of your body, your eyes can get sick or infected—and while...
FDA warns consumers about certain eye drops due to risk of eye infection
ST. LOUIS – 2023 has become the year of the eye drop recall. St. Louis ophthalmologist Dr. Jason Brinton explained the situation Wednesday on FOX 2 News in the Morning. “The FDA had concerns about whether the eye drops were sterile and some inspections at a...
Eye On Health: ROSA robot helping patients with epilepsy
Eye On Health: ROSA robot helping patients with epilepsy – CBS Pittsburgh Watch CBS News PTL’s Katie O’Malley visits AHN’s Department of Neurosurgery to get a look at a new robot tool named ROSA that is helping patients dealing with epilepsy....
Dad ignored pain in left eye for three months – and nearly went completely blind
A dad who was told by his GP a constant throbbing in his left eye “would go away” has narrowly avoided blindness after he was eventually diagnosed with a serious condition. Ludwig Ramsey, 64, was told he had glaucoma, a condition he says is often called...
Eye Twitching: How To Stop It
An eye twitch is an eye muscle or eyelid spasm or movement that you can’t control. Eye twitching can be common and is often not a cause for concern. However, there are some conditions that cause eye twitching, including myokymia, the most common cause....
How Oral Health Affects Overall Health – Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials
You know you’re supposed to brush and floss every day, but you might be surprised to learn that it’s not just about preventing cavities and keeping your smile pearly white. It’s also because keeping your mouth healthy is an important part of your overall health and...
State of California Dentists | Delta Dental
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Climate change impact on eye health in Zim
The highest burden of visual impairment is in low to medium income countries (LMIC) and they bear the biggest burden of climate change. Global warming has led to progressive trends of extreme temperature and heat waves in Zimbabwe and across the world presenting a...
Final Reading: Legislators try to revive universal health care plan
From left, Rep. Mari Cordes, D-Lincoln; Rep. Saudia LaMont, D-Morristown; Rep. Esme Cole, D-Hartford; Rep. Ela Chapin-D East Montpelier; Rep. Jubilee McGill-D Bridport; and Rep. Brian Cina, P/D-Burlington made a ceremonial march on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, to deliver a...
From disguised sources to courageous patients: My 30 years on the health care beat
Many years ago, I walked into The Record’s newsroom on River Street in Hackensack to try out for a job. I was young, two years into my journalism career and newly arrived from the Associated Press bureau in Honolulu. I got the job. A few years later, after covering...
11 tips to plan your health care after job loss
Tech giants such as Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft are laying off employees, as are media companies, including The Washington Post. Many people in the United States have health benefits through their employers, and that’s why it is important to have a plan for...
Congress Should Address Health Care Monopolies | Opinion
© Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 06: Activists protest the price of prescription drug costs in front of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) building on October 06, 2022 in Washington, DC. The demonstration was sponsored...
Utah governor signs gender-affirming health care ban, school choice bills into law
Transgender Scottish inmate Isla Bryson will not be sent to women’s prison What to watch next Click to expand Replay Video UP NEXT Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Saturday signed a bill banning gender-affirming surgery on minors who have not been diagnosed with gender...
Baltimore researchers say AI could help reduce disparities, improve access in health care
© Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun/TNS Shannon Davis, assay development scientist at Delfi Diagnostics, sets up samples for quality control. Delfi uses machine learning algorithms to analyze blood samples and determine whether patients have cancer. Cervical cancer, like...
Utah governor OKs bill banning gender-affirming health care
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s Republican governor on Saturday signed bills that ban youth from receiving gender-affirming health care and allow families to receive scholarships to pay for education outside the public school system, both measures that are part of...
Vermont’s largest health care union will almost double in size
Members of the support staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington celebrate after they voted to unionize on Friday, Jan. 27. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Support and technical staff employed by the University of Vermont Medical Center voted...
Rural Americans With Kidney Failure Deserve More From Our Health Care System
© (Getty Stock Images) Hemodialysis machines with tubing and installations. Health care, blood purification, kidney failure, transplantation, medical equipment concept. For the roughly 800,000 Americans living with kidney failure, there are many hurdles to overcome,...
Best and worst states for health care
To explore and rank health care quality by state, MoneyGeek analyzed three core categories — health outcomes, cost and access to care — using health care data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and HealthData.gov. We assigned weights to...
Can Creatine Make You Smarter?
IN A SMALL Missouri pharmacy, Drew Dible carefully measures out a five-gram dose of a fine white powder. The almost crystalline substance isn’t for a customer, but for him. And it’s not a prescription medication, but a supplement: creatine monohydrate. Dible is a...
Brooks Running Shoe Sale January: Kick Off the New Year With Up to 51% Off
WHETHER YOU RESOLVE to be more active in 2025 or you’ve just set your annual fitness goals, one thing is for sure: January is the perfect time to treat yourself to new running or training shoes. Better yet, one of our go-to brands for all things fitness footwear...
Colorado’s only free women’s clinic for uninsured and underinsured residents sees need grow over nearly a quarter of a century
The warm glow patients get after using The Women’s Clinic in Colorado Springs is like biting into a just-baked cookie that leaves a good feeling from the taste buds to the toes. “I’ve seen a lot of doctors and nurses, and the ones here are the most kind and...
Hyperice Normatec Elite Review: Are These Compression Boots Worth It?
I’M A SKEPTIC when it comes to recovery gear. But frankly, it’s hard to ignore the hype around compression boots. They are far from a passing fad, with professional athletes like Lebron James and Rory Mcllroy citing them as regular parts of their recovery...
15 Reasons It’s Awesome to Be Sober(ish) Right Now
WE COULD START, we guess, with the pandemic. Gen-Zers who, pre-COVID, had classified themselves as heavy drinkers cut back substantially during the pandemic, according to a 2024 study from Carnegie Mellon. Young adults of this generation, some of whom came of age in...
Unlocking The Potential Of Women’s Healthcare In 2025
Despite recent increases in awareness and funding, women’s healthcare remains dramatically underserved, with research and investment lagging far behind the needs of more than half the population. This presents not just a health crisis but a massive economic...
Ritual Multivitamin January Sale: Save 30% on Our Favorite Supplement Subscription
INTRODUCING A MULTIVITAMIN to your morning routine can be a great way to bridge the gap on nutrients you are missing in your daily diet. Along with protein powder and creatine, these pills are amongst the most popular supplements regularly taken by men. Of course,...
9 Best SPF Moisturizers for Winter, According to Dermatologists
Can I Use My Daily Summer SPF in the Winter? Given that SPF and sunscreen are necessary for all 12 months, it’s fair to wonder if you need different products for each season or if one solid option will be sufficient. The short answer is it depends. Overall,...
Loneliness Can Cause Inflammation and Serious Illness, Finds New Study
We’re in a loneliness epidemic. Around 27% of adults in the UK report feeling lonely at least some of the time, with the eldest and youngest generations often being the most isolated. But while loneliness is typically thought of as a mental health issue, a...
Hoka January Sale: Save Up to 30% Off Top-Rated Running Shoes
IF YOU’RE ANYTHING like us, then you’re starting 2025 off the right way—in the gym. We’re all about cracking down on those resolutions, crushing fitness goals, and hitting new PRs, which involves lots of cardio. And hey, a new year call for a fresh...
