Takeaways from AP’s investigation on anti-science legislation in US statehouses
A wave of anti-science bills has been introduced in statehouses across America this year, pushed by people with special interests who have close ties to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. An Associated Press investigation found more than 420 bills attacking...
Checking up on Gallaudet’s public health program
A staff member makes a presentation about workplace safety. An educator works with middle schoolers on healthy food choices. A researcher analyzes data to understand disease patterns. The common thread? Public Health. “Public health is a practical degree, and...
What is ‘sleeping beauty syndrome’? Extremely rare condition makes people sleep 16 to 20 hours
‘Sleeping beauty syndrome’ makes people sleep 16 to 20 hours Breaking...
Health and beauty giant Superdrug confirmed to join Highcross
A giant new Superdrug is set to arrive at Highcross Leicester later this year, as the shopping and leisure destination continues to expand its wellbeing and beauty offering. Scheduled to open in Autumn 2025, the retailer – considered the...
How to look after children’s eye health
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What Causes Dry Eyes After LASIK Surgery, and How to Treat Them
Dry eyes after LASIK may be caused by your eyes not producing enough moisturizing tears while they heal. Artificial lubricants can alleviate these symptoms, which typically resolve in a few months. LASIK is a type of laser eye surgery that corrects refractive eye...
Best vitamins and minerals to boost your eye health this spring
Spring season can be a treat to your eyes with the lush green surroundings and nature in its full bloom. However, it’s also the time when seasonal allergies are at peak, which may affect your eye wellness. Blurry, red and tired eyes are common around this time...
Opinion: It’s time to modernize eye care legislation in Maine
As members of the Maine State Legislature, we often hear from constituents about long wait times and difficulty accessing health care services. These problems apply to all specialties and are getting worse as the demand for health care continues to outpace the supply...
Public health experts remind service members to protect eyes on field of play
Military public health experts who have monitored the occurrence of eye injuries among active-duty personnel have reported that the numbers have continued to go down over the years. U.S. Army Col. Mark Reynolds, ophthalmologist and chief of the Clinical Public Health...
Diabetics, Follow These Precautions To Prevent Diabetes-Related Eye Conditions
Visit an eye doctor regularly for diabetes-focused retina exams Uncontrolled diabetes affects your body in more ways than one. One of the most common complications of diabetes is damage to your eyes and vision due to fluctuating blood sugar levels. Diabetic...
Hooked On Reels? Experts Warn Of Severe Eye Strain Risks
Dr Lal said short, engaging reels are designed to capture attention for long periods. (Representational) New Delhi: After concerns about the impact of short-form videos on mental health, doctors are now raising an alarm about a new, growing crisis –...
What Are the Best Treatments for Uveitis?
Uveitis is the inflammation of your uvea — the middle layer of your eye. It can happen for many reasons, but up to 70% of cases have unknown causes. It can affect a specific area of your eye or multiple areas. If you have uveitis, it’s important to get the right...
Study suggests drinking coffee may not be bad for eye health
KYOTO–A new study is casting doubts on the notion that drinking coffee might lead to worse eye health. Researchers at Kyoto University performed an eye-health analysis of about 9,000 people, and the results suggest there is no need to refrain from enjoying a cup...
Bausch & Lomb recalls implantable eye lenses due to risk of syndrome that can lead to vision loss
Eye health company Bausch & Lomb is recalling some of its intraocular lenses over possible safety concerns. The voluntary recall comes after the company “received reports of complications, the cause of which could not immediately be explained,” Bausch & Lomb...
Can NC lawmakers fix our health care headaches?
By Michelle Crouch If you’ve ever been hit with a slew of confusing bills after a hospital stay, had a long wait for an insurance approval or struggled to pay an unexpectedly high medical bill, you know how frustrating health care in North Carolina can be. In fact, by...
A Mexican pharmacy chain revolutionised health care at home
Farmacias Similares can seem an unserious business. Employees dressed as the company’s mascot, the moustachioed “Dr Simi”, dance outside its pharmacies. Stuffed-toy Simis, costumed as Jedi knights or musicians in traditional mariachi style, adorn its headquarters in...
Is the future of pediatric care in South Florida a giant children’s hospital?
Children in South Florida are being taken across county lines or flown to other states for specialized medical care they can’t get close to home. A plan to consolidate medical pediatric treatment in South Florida, though, could result in the creation of a giant...
Valley Health Care welcomes Dr. Jackson
Dr. Matthan Jackson, D.O. MILL CREEK — Valley Health Care is excited to announce that Matthan Jackson, D.O., has joined its team of healthcare professionals. Dr. Jackson, a board-certified family medicine physician, brings valuable experience in both inpatient and...
AHA-supported bipartisan legislation introduced in House and Senate would protect health care workers from violence
The Save Healthcare Workers Act (H.R.3178/S.1600) — bipartisan legislation that would make it a crime to assault hospital workers, similar to the current federal law protecting airline and airport workers — was introduced May 5 in the House and Senate. Reps. Madeleine...
ACLU sues Alaska Department of Corrections for failing to provide adequate health care
The Alaska Department of Corrections is the largest provider of health and behavioral health care in the state and about 4400 Alaskans are under its care. The department is legally required to provide adequate health care to people who are incarcerated. But Megan Edge...
Health care workers shortage looms
The PAHO report examines the situation of the health workforce in the Americas based on eight key occupations — physicians, nurses, midwives, dentists, pharmacists, physical therapists, psychologists, and community health workers. Among the most relevant findings are...
V.A. Mental Health Care Staff, Crowded into Federal Buildings, Raise Patient Privacy Alarms
In a Boston V.A. hospital, six social workers are conducting phone and telehealth visits with veterans from a single, crowded room, clinicians say. In Kansas City, providers are planning patient care while facing each other across narrow, cafeteria-style tables in a...
Health care company says Trump tariffs will cost it $60M–$70M this year
In the call, Grade noted that only a small fraction of Baxter’s total sales are in China. But, “given the magnitude of the tariffs that have been enacted between the two countries, these tariffs now account for nearly half of the total impact,” he...
Polls: Majority of Californians support affordable health care for undocumented immigrants
This article was produced by the nonprofit journalism publication Capital & Main. Sign up for Capital & Main’s newsletter. Amid an escalating federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants, a majority of Californians support extending Medicaid...
India Sets Three Guinness World Records Under ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’, Promoting Women’s Health and Wellness
India has accomplished a historic milestone during the nationwide “Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” by setting three Guinness World Records in a campaign aimed at empowering women through improved health and family wellness. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra...
This 15-Minute Kettlebell Workout Torches Your Shoulders and Builds Size Fast
In a world of heavy bench, squats and deadlifts – and a bit of running thrown in for hybrid good measure – it can be easy to overlook the muscles of the shoulders. Outside of accessory movements like lateral raises and front raises, it’s overhead pressing...
Vince Gironda’s ‘8×8’ Training System: Simple, Brutal, and Shockingly Effective
If you’re chasing serious muscle and willing to work hard for it, then the name Vince Gironda might ring a bell. Often dubbed the ‘Iron Guru’, Gironda was a deeply respected figure in the bodybuilding world of the 1950s–70s – a man whose ideas on training...
Why Magnesium Is Important For Women’s Health – Expert Explains
We are aware that magnesium is an essential mineral. Our body needs this nutrient to function properly. It is especially important for a healthy cardiovascular system, nerves, muscles, and bones. But did you know that magnesium plays a crucial role in women’s health?...
Jason Momoa’s ‘Aquaman’ Chest Workout Provides an Almighty Pec Pump – Here’s Why It Works
Jason Momoa was born to play a superhero. His hulking frame and long, flowing hair make him a natural fit for Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe – though he still put in serious graft in the gym to perfect the look (hair genetics aside). In prep for Aquaman, Momoa...
What to Know About the Buzzy New Alzheimer’s Pill
THERE’S BEEN A wave of new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease released over the last few years. But nothing would be as revolutionary as simply taking a pill to slow down cognitive decline. Better yet, the ideal medication would be a pill that could protect...
Inside the Brutal Bulgarian Weightlifting System That Forged Champions – and Broke Bodies
If you’ve ever wondered how a small Eastern European nation dominated Olympic weightlifting for decades, the answer lies in one of the most extreme training philosophies ever created. The Bulgarian weightlifting system isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s a relentless,...
Longevity Influencers Claim They’re Adding Decades to People’s Lives. This Study Flat-Out Proves Them Wrong.
IT’S HARD NOT to get sucked in when yet another longevity influencer claims that they’ve found the key to adding years to your life. Yet new research suggests we’re not making the lifespan gains you’d think after a scroll through social. The study, which was published...
Global Women’s Health Expert Meg Rivera Explains Why Symbolic Gestures Aren’t Enough When It Comes to IVF
When Mandy Moore and Lupita Nyong’o arrived in Washington, D.C., to advocate for greater investment in women’s health, they brought star power to an issue that’s long been overlooked. But while celebrity attention helps push fertility and reproductive care into the...
After He Quit Football, He Grew to Over 500 Pounds. Then He Took an Honest Look in the Mirror.
Charles O’Byrne was a talented athlete who gained weight after he stopped playing football. In denial of how big he was getting, he reached an all-time high of over 500 pounds. Here, O’Byrne recounts the journey of rediscovering self-disciplinea transformation...
