NIH chief stands by funding cuts to ‘politicized science’ at tense hearing
Jayanta Bhattacharya, head of the US National Institutes of Health, testified about proposed budget cuts to his agency at a Senate hearing on 10 June.Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Capitol Hill, Washington DC US senators grilled National Institutes of Health (NIH) director...
People’s mental health often improves after weight-loss surgery. A study pinpoints the real reason why.
Even before kindergarten, Autumn Huett feared other kids wouldn’t like her because she was twice their size. In high school, she lost more than half her body weight through a punishing and unsustainable regimen of diet and exercise, which was celebrated by her...
People are paying for facial analysis online. Has our obsession with beauty gone too far?
Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder − or does science determine what makes someone attractive? It’s a question fiercely debated in comments sections across the internet, and one at the heart of a field of study known as facial aesthetics. That field has...
Harvard professor says “forever chemicals” in beauty products could be hazardous to your health
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1 — which prohibits certain types of medical treatments for minors with diagnosed gender dysphoria — is constitutional. One protester, West Virginia resident and trans activist Ash...
Eye Health America adds 23rd practice partner
Integrated eyecare platform Eye Health America has partnered with Venice, Fla.-based Medical, Laser, & Surgical Care of Vision and Eye Diseases, marking its 23rd partnership since 2018. MLSCVED has been delivering care to patients in the region since 1999,...
Preventive Dental Care | Preventive Dentistry | Gentle Dental of New …
The Benefits of Preventive Dentistry Preventive dentistry starts at home and continues in your dental office visits. Preventive dentistry is all about avoiding problems that can arise down the line. Education on proper oral hygiene, routine care, proactive cleanings,...
ReFocus Eye Health adds 7th ophthalmology group of 2023
Stamford, Conn.-based ReFocus Eye Health has partnered with Washington Eye Institute. Based in Washington, D.C., Washington Eye Institute has eight clinicians and provides ophthalmology services to patients at its Greenbelt, Rockville and Cumberland, Md., offices,...
ReFocus Eye Health Expands its Partner Network in DC, PA, NJ, and CT
(PRESS RELEASE) STAMFORD – ReFocus Eye Health announces its newest partnership with Washington Eye Institute. Founded by Dr. Michael Summerfield,Washington Eye Institute‘s eight clinicians provide full-scope ophthalmologic care to its patients in the greater...
Eyewear Artwalk 2024 Unveils the Dry Eye Oasis: A Groundbreaking Hub for Dry Eye Education & Solutions
(PRESS RELEASE) LOS ANGELES, CA — Eyewear Artwalk, a rapidly accelerating showcase for eyewear and eye care innovation, is set to revolutionize the landscape of eye care with the introduction of the Dry Eye Oasis at its 2024 events. Partnering with Dr. Pam Theriot,...
Officials probe eye syphilis in 5 women from sex with same man
Scripps News Staff November 28, 2023 at 7:15 PM A generic image of an infected eye. Public health officials in Michigan are investigating five rare cases of eye syphilis in women who had sex with the same man. In a rare disease cluster last year, Michigan public...
Six Health Conditions an Eye Exam Can Reveal
A yearly dilated eye exam could protect more than just your vision. Problems spotted in the eye are often the first warning of disease elsewhere in the body. Fortunately, eye doctors may be the first to detect several life-threatening conditions. “We always look for...
How to Manage Presbyopia When You Have Astigmatism
It’s possible to have presbyopia and astigmatism at the same time. Treatments such as prescription contacts or glasses and eye surgery can help correct both conditions. Astigmatism and presbyopia are two eye conditions that can affect your vision. Presbyopia makes it...
5 Natural Eye Health Helpers
Approximately 12 million people 40 years and over in the U.S. have vision impairment, according to the CDC’s Vision Health Initiative. A contributing factor: On average, we spend more than 13 hours daily looking at screens, according to Inspire Your View, an ebook...
Multiple cases of eye syphilis detected in Michigan, CDC reports
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause lesions, rashes, and fevers. Michigan health officials reported a cluster of syphilis infections in the eye. Ocular syphilis is typically rare and occurs in only 1% of patients. Multiple women developed...
Can you believe a restaurant added 5% fee to cover employee health care? Is that outrageous? (video)
LOS ANGELES – A diner stirred a debate online after discovering the Sherman Oaks restaurant where she and a friend recently had lunch added a 5% fee to her bill to collect money for employee health benefits. The woman known as Ashley Nichole posted her story to her...
Health care workers are hoping for conditions to improve with new bills
Reuters Updated COVID vaccines prevented illness from latest variants -CDC (Reuters) -The updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE and Moderna helped prevent symptomatic infections against the new XBB-related subvariants, offering new evidence of how the...
British ‘single-payer’ health care program is cratering. That should be a wake-up call for US liberals
© Provided by Washington Examiner Nurse walks through hospital while looking at a medical chart on tablet. Rishi Sunak, the United Kingdom’s new prime minister, refuses to answer a simple question. He was asked three times whether he received private medical care or...
GOP bill would stick Congress members with veterans’ health care plan to call attention to failing VA
How this ex-CIA officer is getting Afghan veterans resettled in the US What to watch next Click to expand Replay Video UP NEXT A Republican bill introduced this week would force members of Congress and their staff to get health care from the Department of Veterans...
James Schroeder, longtime Medicaid-focused clinician and health care executive, is new head of Oregon Health Authority
Gov. Tina Kotek appointed a 20-year health care veteran earlier this month to lead the Oregon Health Authority, at least temporarily. James Schroeder, who most recently served as CEO of the state’s largest Medicaid insurer, Health Share of Oregon, is her choice for...
Health Care — FDA panel to look into annual COVID vaccine shots
The FDA’s vaccine committee is set to consider a recommendation for an annual COVID-19 immunization plan, similar to the one employed for flu shots. We’ll dive into the details. Plus: President Biden issues a memorandum to further protect access to medication...
The latest cyberattack on health care shows how vulnerable the sector is
Welcome to The Cybersecurity 202! Aubrey Plaza is a national treasure. Reading this online? Sign up for The Cybersecurity 202 to get scoops and sharp analysis in your inbox each morning. Below: Cybercriminals stole more than $500,000 from a senator’s campaign...
Primary Care Importance: Taking chances with your health
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Few of us would deliberately do something to put our health in jeopardy, but that’s exactly what millions of Americans are doing. This conversation starts with a simple question. Do you have a doctor? KDKA’s John Shumway is here...
‘They will walk you through’: Health care interpreters smash more than language barrier
TINTON FALLS – Until the mid-2010s, George and Linda Chen of Point Pleasant would go out of their way to travel to New York City to see a Chinese-speaking doctor. “Every time we saw a doctor, we had to spend an entire day,” George Chen said in Mandarin. Then,...
Workforce needs strain health care delivery
The Southwest Florida economy is experiencing a rapid shift in population and subsequent need for health care services. Positioned in one the fastest growing regions in the State of Florida, Collier and Lee counties have seen an increase in population from...
How Much Weight Should You Aim to Squat, Bench and Deadlift?
If you, like many of us, are starting the year with resolutions to lift consistently, you may well have some strength numbers in mind. However, it’s important to pick training goals that strike the sweet spot between being aspirations but also being realistic....
Revealed: The Hour-a-Day Fitness Routine of the Tech Billionaire Pursuing Eternal Youth
While the majority of us are committing to conventional New Year’s fitness resolutions like cutting down on booze and moving a bit more, Silicon Valley billionaire Bryan Johnson is off doing blood transfusions and gene therapy in an attempt to lower his...
21 Delicious, High-Protein Plant-Based Meals
THERE WAS A moment there, roughly five years ago, when the hype over plant-based eating had reached transcendent levels. Fast-food chains were slinging Impossible and Beyond patties. Celebs and athletes were hawking boxes and bags of plant-based foodstuffs. Kim...
Why VCs Will Bet Big On Women’s Health In 2025
The women’s health sector is undergoing a dynamic transformation, fueled by factors such as heightened recognition of women’s distinct health requirements, strides in biotech and telehealth, and a transition towards more adaptable business models. Despite...
How To Use A Weighted Vest For Osteoporosis And Overall Bone Health, According To Experts
You realize the importance of a healthy heart and strong muscles, but have you ever thought about training your bones? Nearly 20 percent of women under 30 already showing signs of low bone density and conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis becoming more common as...
Pair to ‘tackle taboos’ about women’s health
Two women say they are on a mission to transform women’s healthcare by bringing a conference to Suffolk for the first time. The Let’s Talk Women’s Health event aimed to “tackle taboos” and “end the ignorance around women’s...
Editors Predict 6 Fitness Trends to Watch Out for in 2025
WHAT’S “COOL” IN fitness is always changing—especially when people love to make resolutions and start new habits with each new year. While the centerpieces of physical culture like strength training, cardio, and mobility are the cornerstones for the...
Your Ultimate Body Recomposition Guide to Build Muscle and Lose Fat
YOU WANT TO build more muscle. And you want to blast fat. And most of the bro-science out there will tell you that that simply can’t be done. The science of body recomposition says otherwise. Regular guys can muscle up and slim down all at once. You can have it all—as...
The Women’s Health Flex Challenge Will Transform Your Body—And It’s Customizable To Your Goals
Jacqueline Andriakos, Amanda Lucci January 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM Join The Women’s Health Flex Challenge Kimber Capriotti Hearst Owned Movement is entirely personal. To hit your fitness goals, you need to pinpoint the equipment and modalities that keep you coming...
Amazon’s Secret Golf Section Is Having a Massive End-of-Year Sale
Finding a good golf sale is hit and miss, but if there’s one time of the year where you’re guaranteed to find a haul on golf gear, it’s the week between Christmas and New Years. Retailers need to move stock to prepare for the coming season, which in...
