Mental health on the spectrum
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects social communication, sensory processing and the way people experience the world. The autism spectrum encompasses a stunningly diverse range of behaviors, skills, strengths and challenges. Yet across the spectrum,...
LSUE hosts Health Sciences Open House
EUNICE, La. (NEWS 15) — Students interested in healthcare careers had a chance to explore options beyond the traditional roles of doctors and nurses. LSU Eunice hosted a Health Sciences Open House to highlight its in-demand programs. Kristie Leger, health sciences...
Bikini Season’s Biggest Beauty Trend? The Return Of The Full Bush.
Ah, summer. The season of sandy toes, sunscreen-slathered noses, and, apparently, the triumphant return of the full bush. Yes, you read that right. After years of Brazilians, laser hair removal, and Brazilian laser hair removal, pubes are popular again. They’re...
The 8 Best Face Moisturizers, According To Experts – Women’s Health
Look, I know it’s tough spending $305 for a 50ml bottle of face cream, but when you have the extra funds to invest in a splurge-worthy face moisturizer Augustinus Bader raises the bar. It’s a decadent face cream that delivers visibly smooth, soft, and fresh-looking...
Eight tips for healthy eye care and nutrition while aging
One in three seniors have some form of vision-reducing eye disease by age 65. Changes to vision and concerns about eye health can happen rapidly for older adults. Seniors should get a vision test once a year and should always follow a doctor’s recommendations on...
Eye Specialists and Surgeons of Northern Virginia Helps Protect Your Vision
WASHINGTON (7News) — Dr. Sabita Ittoop of Eye Specialists and Surgeons of Northern Virginia joined Good Morning Washington to talk about Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of permanent blindness. Glaucoma is known as the “silent thief of sight” for a reason. That’s...
Top 6 Best AREDS2 Supplements for Eye Health in 2025
Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a prevalent eye disorder that affects millions globally. This condition can drastically impair vision and make daily tasks much more difficult. Despite this, there are numerous means of treatment, including taking...
What your eye color reveals about 7 health risks
The mesmerizing colors of human eyes—from deep browns to vibrant blues, subtle greens, and rare ambers—result from intricate genetic factors that influence melanin production in the iris. This same genetic programming that determines whether you have blue, brown,...
Katie Piper forced to make heartbreaking decision after ‘unexpected’ eye surgery
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Doctors warn too much exposure to UV radiation can cause serious eye diseases: Why it’s so important to wear sunglasses
Doctors warn too much exposure to UV radiation can cause serious eye diseases: Why it’s so important to wear sunglasses BySanya Panwar Apr 26, 2025 04:02 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Is prolonged sun exposure putting your eye health in danger? Here are some...
Convenience’s Hidden Cost: Dr. Jamie Yee on Why AI Can’t Replace the Human Eye in Eye Care
With each passing day, the world seems to be increasingly driven by algorithms. It’s tempting to believe that artificial intelligence (AI) can do it all, including diagnosing the eyes. Patients can now “test” their vision, renew prescriptions, and receive a retinal...
3 common eye problems may indicate dementia years before a diagnosis
You may want to keep an eye on the blood vessels at the back of your peepers — they could reveal if you’re likely to develop dementia. Dementia — the progressive decline in cognitive abilities, impacting memory, language and reasoning — affects more than 6...
Supplements for Vision and Healthy Eyes
You may have heard about recent research suggesting that certain nutrients can help delay or prevent eye problems and disease. You may also have heard a lot of claims for over-the-counter (OTC) visionsupplements containing these nutrients — and claims for others...
Vision Supplements: Facts You Need to Know – WebMD
You may have heard about recent research suggesting that certain nutrients can help delay or prevent eye problems and disease. You may also have heard a lot of claims for over-the-counter (OTC) visionsupplements containing these nutrients — and claims for others...
Lawmakers weigh risks and benefits of AI in health care
Artificial intelligence — or AI — might already be in your doctor’s office. Some providers use it to take notes at appointments or do administrative tasks. Now, California lawmakers are looking for ways to limit health care provider shortages and burnout, while also...
Jefferson Health is a part of class action suit against Blue Cross Blue Shield. Here’s why
Jefferson Health, parent company of Lehigh Valley Health Network, is part of a class action lawsuit against the Blue Cross Blue Shield and its affiliates that alleges the insurance giant conspired to violate antitrust laws and underpay health networks. Jefferson...
How would Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” affect Louisiana’s Medicaid, health care?
WASHINGTON – For months, much of Louisiana fretted over how Republicans would revamp Medicaid. Various proposals had floated in the U.S. House that could have severely affected the state’s health care system, like ending hospital provider taxes or cutting...
Amazon roots run deep at new health care marketplace startup
Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing the practice of health care and the business and policy challenges to...
ADF supports donor, trade group for controversial health care sharing industry
ADF filed its amicus brief, also known as a friend-of-the-court brief, in March in a case challenging a 2022 Colorado law requiring the insurance-like organizations to disclose basic data about their services and operations to the public. It supported the Alliance of...
PillPack founders’ new health care marketplace has deep roots with Amazon
Katie Palmer covers telehealth, clinical artificial intelligence, and the health data economy — with an emphasis on the impacts of digital health care for patients, providers, and businesses. You can reach Katie on Signal at palmer.01. A new digital health care...
Phoenix Union brings remote health care services to students and staff
AI-assisted summary Phoenix Union High School District launched a telemedicine program to improve student and staff access to health care. The program, offered at two pilot schools, allows students and staff to see a remote nurse practitioner from the school nurse’s...
VC Survey: The biggest impacts of AI on health care?
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology is transforming the life sciences. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Good morning health tech readers! advertisement I hope you...
New NSU president aims to transform medical education amid Florida’s critical needs for health care
DAVIE — As Dr. Harry Moon settles into his chair behind a cherrywood desk at Nova Southeastern University, he doesn’t have time to get comfortable. Moon, who became president of the university four months ago, already is reimagining what the university must become to...
Republicans Snuck Two Devastating Health Care Measures Into Trump’s Megabill
House Republicans passed a Trump-backed bill early Thursday morning—and added in late provisions seeking to further restrict abortion coverage and gender-affirming care.Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/ZUMA Press Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by...
At Whitman-Walker Health… Women’s Health Matters.
At Whitman-Walker Health, we believe all health care is important, and in fact, indispensable. Today, we want to specifically focus on how women’s health is essential—because when women thrive communities thrive, too. Why Women’s Health Matters Let’s face it. While...
Is Testosterone the Overlooked Hormone in Women’s Energy, Mood, and Longevity?
Most women grow up hearing about estrogen and progesterone like they’re the only two hormones steering the ship. Testosterone, meanwhile, has long been viewed as something that belongs to men, gyms, and the occasional bodybuilding subreddit. Yet women make it, need...
RFK Jr. Wants You to Do Pullups While You Wait for Your Next Flight
ROBERT F. KENNEDY Jr is at it again, performing pullups in public. This time in the middle of Reagan National Airport. The spectacle happened soon after the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary announced the “Make Travel Family Friendly Again” campaign with U.S....
The Race to Find Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Patients Faster
Dave Runkel went to his primary care physician with a problem: the 36-year-old engineer was passing blood. He was a Navy vet living in South Carolina with a career that required frequent overseas travel. His wife also worked full-time, and together they were raising...
Menopause and Age Increase Women’s Risks for Diabetes, CVD
TORONTO — As women age, they face several health risks related to the menopause transition. Treating these risk factors, which include obesity and high blood pressure, can reduce the risks for diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and other health problems. These...
17 Best Healthy Snacks on Amazon, According to Editors and Nutritionists
Lauren Keary is a NASM-certified nutrition coach and fitness/nutrition writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is an ex-collegiate rower, and received her M.A. in magazine journalism and B.A. in literary journalism. She has nearly a decade of professional...
New Research Found Coffee Adds 5 Years to Your Life. But Here’s Exactly How Much You Need to Drink.
Telomeres, the protective end caps on DNA, naturally shorten over time and is often used as a sign of biological aging and longevity. Scientists have found a link between three to four cups of coffee and having telomere lengths similar to people 5 years younger. The...
Mack Weldon 18-Hour Boxer Brief Review: A Great Offseason Underwear Option
UNDERWEAR SITS CLOSER to me more than anything in my closet, so I can’t just put on any pair and hope for the best. Plus, it’s the article of clothing that’s in constant contact with the most sensitive real estate on my body: the crown jewels. A bad fit can send...
New UC Berkeley Initiative Will Try to Close ‘Dangerous’ Data Gap in Women’s Sports
“An ACL injury today can be career-ending for a female athlete, but for their male counterparts, no longer,” Napolitano said. In an email to KQED, Chang noted that the first phase of research will focus on identifying the most common injuries to establish baseline...
The 5 Running Shoes We’re Most Excited About From TRE 2025
AT THE END of every year, the running community descends on Texas for The Running Event (or TRE), a trade show-slash-convention that has evolved into a carnival of sneaker and gear presentations showcasing the biggest, flashiest (and sometimes flimsiest) trends that...
