RFK Jr. said ‘we’re not cutting science’ or research. That’s Pants on Fire!
PolitiFact | RFK Jr. said ‘we’re not cutting science’ or research. That’s Pants on Fire! Stand up for the facts! Our only agenda is to publish the truth so you can be an informed participant in democracy. We need your help. More Info I would like to contribute “We’re...
Jan K. Carney: On National Rural Health Day, why community engagement and trusted voices matter in our changing world
Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and do not represent VTDigger’s views. To submit a commentary, follow...
This Is How The Beauty Market Impacts Black Founders’ Mental Health
Verity Jane Smith / Getty Images Racism has long been proven to have a traumatic impact on Black mental health. Black adults are 20 percent more likely to report serious psychological distress than whites, while some Black communities show higher rates of PTSD. And,...
Why Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber love this trendy beauty supplement — which also aids digestion and boosts immunity
It’s slick, slimy — and suddenly everywhere. From Bella Hadid’s morning routine to Winnie Harlow’s skincare line, sea moss is the latest health food craze making waves across the wellness world. “More people are curious about its benefits,” Lauren Manaker, a...
High cholesterol symptom that ‘almost always’ appears in just one eye
A lesser known symptom of high cholesterol could appear in the eye. This sign could mean you have an excess of cholesterol in your blood and are at greater risk of heart attacks and strokes. It is thought around two in five people in the UK are living with high...
6 eye symptoms that could signal serious health problems
The human eye represents one of the body’s most complex and revealing organs, providing not only the gift of sight but also functioning as an early warning system for numerous health conditions. The intricate structure of the eye – with its transparent tissues,...
Itchy eyes? Maybe it’s mites. Maybe it’s allergies. Definitely be cautious
Waking up with itchy eyelids might seem like a typical allergy symptom, but it could also be a sign of eye mites. Eye mites, or Demodex, are microscopic organisms that live at the base of your eyelashes. Most people have them but in some cases the tiny arachnids can...
Sight Fresh: The Ultimate Supplement for Long-Term Eye Health and Blue Light Defense
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining optimal eye health is more crucial than ever. With the increasing screen time and exposure to digital devices, people are facing unprecedented challenges in preserving their vision. SightFresh offers a unique solution designed...
iGenics Under Review: The Blurry Vision Breakthrough for Eye Health with Premium Ingredients
ScienceGenics Releases iGenics: A Breakthrough Natural Vision Support Formula Targeting Aging Eyes with Clinically Inspried Ingredients for Enhanced Clarity, Comfort, and Protection. Los Angeles, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In This Article, You’ll...
It’s Healthy Vision Month—Let’s Talk About Dry Eye and Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It
“It started out as mild irritation and discomfort in my left eye,” dry eye sufferer Randy Hedlund said. “I thought it would get better on its own.” Then his symptoms shifted, going from bad to worse. Vision in Randy’s left eye became blurry, and he felt even more...
Draft Global Oral Health Action Plan (2023–2030)
Overview In response to the resolution on oral health (WHA74.5), the WHO Secretariat has prepared a first draft WHO discussion paper containing a proposed draft global oral health action plan. The draft action plan includes a series of evidence-informed actions and a...
Eye health to be included in national health insurance programme: PM Oli
Nepal aims to boost cataract surgeries, school screenings by 2030 KATHMANDU, APRIL 30 Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced on Tuesday that eye health services will be integrated into Nepal’s national health insurance programme. Speaking at the inauguration of...
How Do You Repair Retinal Detachment?
A detached retina is a medical emergency requiring immediate care. Surgery is the most common treatment to restore circulation to the retina and prevent permanent vision loss. Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition in which the layer of tissue in the back of...
Who Is at Risk of a Detached Retina?
you or an immediate family member has had a previous retinal detachment serious eye injury, such as from heavy lifting eye surgery As you age, the risk of a certain type of retinal detachment increases too. Family history Anyone can have retinal detachment. But people...
Davenport’s Amana Care Expands Urgent Clinic Services to Muscatine, Enhancing Health Access
Davenport, Iowa – Amana Care Clinic is expanding its urgent care services to Muscatine, Iowa. This move aims to offer quality, walk-in medical services to more people in the Quad Cities area. At this new location, the clinic upholds its mission of providing easy and...
Santa Rita Jail health care provider Wellpath to pay $2.5 million over 2021 death of Maurice Monk
Carrying a sign bearing the name of their brother Maurice Monk, Tiffany Monk, center, and her sister Elvira Monk, right, walk on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in front of Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, Calif. where Maurice was killed in 2021. They were part of the “Care Not...
Health care costs remain unsustainable despite progress
Insurance rate requests increase by double digits Photo: Graphic courtesy UVMHN by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Blue Cross Vermont President and CEO Don George has once again expressed concern about the financial stability of his company and the health...
Health care a top issue for Democrats vying to be Georgia’s next governor
AI-assisted summary Democrat Derrick Jackson is entering Georgia’s gubernatorial race, focusing on healthcare access. Jackson criticizes current Governor Brian Kemp’s Medicaid alternative as ineffective. Other Democratic candidates, including Keisha Lance...
Q&A: Social factors may deter men from seeking health care
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‘We Can’t Sustain the Losses’: Nonprofit Home Health Care Providers Strategize To Survive Rise Of Medicare Advantage
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership As Medicare Advantage (MA) continues its rapid rise, nonprofit home health care companies are grappling with unsustainable reimbursement rates, with some forced to walk away from specific care plans. Nonprofit home-based...
Budget office warns 10.9 million in U.S. could lose health care under Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
The non-partisan office that scores the cost of legislation on Capitol Hill warned that more than 10.9 million people could lose their health coverage if President Donald Trump’s proposed “One Big, Beautiful Bill” act passes. The Congressional Budget Office, the...
10.9 million people would lose health insurance under Trump’s tax cut bill, CBO projects
WASHINGTON — House Republicans’ tax bill would lead to nearly 11 million people losing health insurance, providing a key source of savings to help finance President Trump’s tax cuts, according to projections that nonpartisan congressional scorekeepers published...
Anti-LGBTQ+ incidents related to health care have increased
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Good morning! It’s June 3 — a significant day in the fictional “Gilmore Girls” town of Stars Hollow, and just another day of June/late spring/Pride...
3 Health Care Takeaways from Google I/O 2025
It was no surprise that artificial intelligence (AI) dominated news coming out of last month’s Google I/O 2025, the tech giant’s annual developer conference. And as in past conferences, excitement abounded about where AI is headed and how fast some of the grandest...
How Much Protein Do You Need in a Day? We Consulted the World’s Smartest Protein Experts.
This story is part of a series on navigating the new world of peak protein, from the latest packaged products to emerging research. Read the rest of the stories here. IN THE 80s, it was Wheaties. In the 90s, it was milk. Today, the meal ticket to growing big and...
Stop Neglecting to Train Your Neck – It’s a Key Muscle to Look Bigger and Reduce Injury Risk
Upper-body workouts are always comprised of exercises focused on your chest, back, shoulders or arms, but, unless you’re speaking to a combat athlete or F1 driver, it’s unlikely anyone can confidently say they consistently train their neck. Building a...
Holiday Stress Is Taking a Serious Toll on Women’s Health, According to Recent Survey
A recent survey suggests a widening gut-health gap, with women—often the default planners and hosts—bearing the brunt of holiday strain. Share IconShare Bookmark IconSave (Photo: Ayana Underwood/Canva) Published December 11, 2025 02:24PM As many women can empathize...
Carve Out Your Chest Muscle With the Cable Fly
Chest training, for many, is simply the pursuit of brute strength and size. Pressing (whether via barbell bench, dumbbell incline, etc.) is all about pushing as much weight up as you can, and you’ll build plenty of chest size and strength as you progress up the...
A 23-Year-Old’s Seizures Broke His Spine. A Stem Cell Implant Into His Brain Stopped Them.
This story is part of a series on 10 life-saving medical breakthroughs. Click here to read the rest. JONATHAN NEMETH, 23 of Batavia, Illinois, used to wake up some mornings with intense muscle aches. At night, he was having seizures so violent that on two separate...
10 Life-Saving Medical Breakthroughs
HEART FAILURE. RECTAL cancer. Brain bleeds. Each of the people in this package of stories might not be alive today without a key medical innovation that took many years, millions of dollars, and countless setbacks and breakthroughs to get quite right. Who are the next...
Wellness Influencers Are Waging War Against Almonds. Could the Nut Really Be ‘Toxic?’
NEARLY EVERY DAY, I eat a handful of almonds. I chew them until I’m done, and I don’t miss them when they’re gone. I eat them like they’re vitamins. Because, as everyone knows, almonds are great for you. It’s no accident that I regularly buy this product that I don’t...
Why Women Are Healthcare’s Power Users
Women make up half the population, but drive the majority of interactions with the healthcare system, according to Investing in Healthcare’s Power Users, an Ingeborg report. They schedule appointments, manage chronic conditions, track symptoms, and seek more...
Is It Time to Ditch the Egg White Omelette? New Study Found This Nutrient in Egg Yolk Slows Brain Aging.
YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD egg whites are the healthiest way to eat eggs. Yet there is an argument to be made about eating the whole egg. And yes, we’re talking about the yolk. Inside the yellow core of a sunny side up egg lies a treasure trove of nutrients....
We Tried the Famous Tom Cruise Cake. Here’s The Verdict.
IF THERE’S ONE thing I like to do in the month of December, it’s watch movies. Granted, “watching movies” is more or less my favorite thing to do at any point in any given year. But in December, the energy shifts. We’ve got new releases...
