NIH scraps program to diversify the biomedical workforce, a longtime goal of science
Applications for a prestigious National Institutes of Health grant program that supports Ph.D. students from marginalized backgrounds are abruptly being pulled from consideration during grant review sessions, according to scientists in those discussions, imperiling...
ICC health sciences will do Code Red simulation for high schoolers
Itawamba Community College’s Health Sciences Division will host a Code Blue and Red event from 8:30 a.m.-noon, Feb. 21, in the Health Science Education Center at the Tupelo Campus. Students from area...
The Beauty And Wellness Trends That Will Dominate 2025
One of my goals for 2025 is to focus on beauty and wellness treatments, tools, and techniques that will improve my day-to-day and bring long-lasting health, and I’m sure many of you have this approach to all things wellness this year as well. To get the scoop on the...
Beauty queen, 21, dies suddenly as tributes to ‘amazing’ & ‘beautiful’ mental health advocate pour in
A 21-YEAR-OLD beauty queen has died suddenly as tributes flood in for the “amazing” woman. The nurse, based in Minehead, Somerset, had dedicated her platform to mental health awareness after losing a friend to suicide. Chloe Roberts, a 21-year-old nurse...
WHO releases Global strategy and action plan on oral health
A new document, Global strategy and action plan on oral health 2023–2030, has been released by the World Health Organization (WHO) containing the complete set of policies that define WHO’s global oral health agenda towards 2030. Together, these policy documents lay...
Landmark eye scan reveals hidden stroke risks in seconds
Medical science has taken a remarkable leap forward in stroke prevention with the discovery that our eyes may hold the key to predicting stroke risk. Leading researchers have identified a groundbreaking method using retinal vascular fingerprints – a unique pattern of...
Link Between Omega-3 Levels & Dry Eye Symptoms Explained In New mEYEspa Guide
mEYEspa has released a new guide on the connection between omega-3 fatty acids and eye health, exploring how maintaining healthy omega-3 levels can combat dry eye disease. London, Canada, January 20, 2025 — The latest guide covers what omega-3 is and how it...
Mental health of adolescents – World Health Organization (WHO)
Key facts Globally, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 15% of the global burden of disease in this age group. Depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among...
How doctors may be able to predict your stroke risk through your eye
Corrie Pelc January 16, 2025 at 9:04 AM Scientists have identified vascular health indicators that may help predict stroke risk. Michael Lutz/Getty ImagesThis article originally appeared on Medical News Today Changes in the eye can help predict other health concerns...
Wellness Wednesday: Eye Infection Protection
In this week’s Wellness Wednesday, Action News Now producer Emelie Cuellar shows us how to take better care of the window to the soul. CHICO, Calif. – The eyes are considered one of the most vital organs for every day, but a simple speck of dust or dirt can...
How to Get Affordable Eye Exams and Eyeglasses Without Insurance
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TapestryHealth and Third Eye Health Announce Strategic Partnership
Undeniable synergies accelerate growth while exponentially improving care STRATFORD, Conn., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TapestryHealth is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Third Eye Health, a move that will enhance the technical capabilities...
TV Presenter Katie Piper Announces Plan to Get ‘Artificial Eye’ Nearly 17 Years After Acid Attack: ‘Hopeful and Nervous’
Brenton Blanchet January 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM Neil Mockford/FilmMagic Katie Piper on Dec. 2, 2024 English television personality Katie Piper is getting an “artificial eye” — nearly 17 years after an acid attack left her partially blind. The 41-year-old...
Katie Piper shares emotional health update after ‘years of battling with eye’
Katie Piper has recently undergone a surgical procedure to safeguard her left eye. The model and activist shared the news with her followers on social media, stating: “After many years battling with my eye health, I’ve reached the end of road somewhat, and the...
Balancing two generations of care and its toll on health
The phenomenon of sandwich caregiving has emerged as a growing concern for public health. This term refers to individuals who simultaneously care for both aging parents and young children. New research highlights the unique challenges that caregivers face, which have...
Republicans Could Block 530,000 People From Health Care Plan
Republican funding cuts could include blocking Deferred Action of Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients from enrolling in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health coverage. Former President Joe Biden expanded coverage to include them in May 2024. Why It Matters Before the May...
Transforming health care through cross-disciplinary collaboration
The Healing Spaces project goes beyond the classroom, offering both groups valuable hands-on experience while illustrating the impact of interdisciplinary collaboration. “This project has been a labor of love, yielding invaluable results in the areas of...
Lamont plan aims to protect health care from private equity exploitation. Here’s what to know
“We’re not going to be taken by surprise ever again — if this bill is passed — by some of the financial shenanigans that impacted Prospect,” Gov. Lamont said. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally...
Demand for ACA health insurance plans soars to record high in WA
More Washingtonians than ever before are enrolled in health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act this year. As of Jan. 15, the close of open enrollment, about 308,000 residents had chosen 2025 health and dental plans through Washington Healthplanfinder, the...
Married LI health care exec accused of preying on nearly a dozen teen girls to produce child porn
Nassau County health executive Jacob Walden accused of preying on teen girls to produce child porn Breaking...
When Poor Care Pays: The Hidden Flaws In America’s Healthcare System
As President Biden’s term comes to a close, a record 24 million Americans are now enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance, which is more than double the number of Americans enrolled when he first took office four years ago. While insurance expansion has...
Trump finally finds a populist health care message in Kennedy’s MAHA
WASHINGTON — When Donald Trump takes the oath of office today, it may well usher in a new era of Republican messaging, and policy, on health care. To get there, Trump followed a circuitous path that led him to a recent Democrat and rival-turned-ally, Robert F....
How the Trump admin’s attacks on abortion could devastate health care access globally
When President Donald Trump first took office in 2017, one of the very first executive orders he signed sent shock waves through the international reproductive health space. By reinstating the Global Gag Rule, if global non-governmental organizations received funding...
Health leaders discuss path forward for more AI in health care
Health care leaders are working to improve the health care system using artificial intelligence, but first, they must overcome present barriers and limitations, according to health strategists. One of the biggest hurdles will be changing the narrative that robots will...
Breaking Down Black Women’s Barriers to Birth Control
When Bijoux, 41, got married in 2009, she knew she wanted to enjoy wedded bliss for a while without adding baby joy to the mix. She did her research, talked to her OB/GYN, and decided that an intrauterine device (IUD) would best empower her to build the life she...
Women’s Health Alliance doctor explains what women need to know about heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, but many don’t know it. Health experts say misdiagnosis and a lack of education are causing an alarming trend nationwide. “It is the leading health care threat,” said Dr. Noel Bairey Merz, the...
The 25 Best and Most Anticipated Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2025
We Lived on the Horizon by Erika Swyler In this sci-fi mystery, a bio-prosthetic surgeon and her AI companion are drawn into a burgeoning war when a fellow member of her social class, a Sainted, is murdered, and the AI that runs the city erases any data surrounding...
Women’s health ‘not funded enough in Wales’
19 hours ago Daniel Davies & Cemlyn Davies Political correspondent, BBC Wales News Getty Images Women’s health is not getting enough funding despite First Minister Eluned Morgan making it a top priority, politicians have said. The Senedd’s health...
This is Why Creatine Could be Effective for Treatment of Depression, According to New Research
Despite a wealth of new studies highlighting the supplement’s efficacy for more than just boosting performance, creatine is still primarily known as a compound for muscle, not mind. However, new research has identified it as a promising supplement for...
Amazon Home Gym Equipment February Sale: Take up to 41% Off
If you want to level up your home gym equipment for cheap, Amazon’s got a bunch of great deals on adjustable dumbbells, kettlebells, and exercise bikes. Right now, while supplies last, we’re seeing up to 53% off some seriously great weights and cardio equipment, many...
Heart health awareness month highlights women’s cardiovascular risks
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – February marks National Heart Health Awareness Month, and healthcare providers are urging individuals to prioritize their heart health. The Christ Hospital and the American Heart Association are sharing crucial information as part of the Go...
Gwendoline Christie Brings Anti-Brienne of Tarth Energy to Severance
IT CAN BE hard for any actor to follow up on an iconic role. Think of Seinfeld, for example; Julia Louis-Dreyfus has managed to become one of the most acclaimed and awarded actresses of all time, but she’s the exception. Most of the time when someone sees this...
New Coastal Well Woman Center Serves Women’s Health Needs
Laura Abrignani Coastal Well Woman, a specialized healthcare center dedicated to menopause management and women’s health, has opened at 334 S. Patterson Ave., Goleta. Founded by Laura Abrignani, a local nurse practitioner and certified Menopause Society Practitioner...
The New Rules for Having Sex in Post-Roe America
I KNOW YOU hear this a lot, but I’m just going to say it again anyway: It’s a scary time to be a woman. Especially when you’re a woman who’s fucking. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, sex has become inherently more serious, and the stakes are higher than...
