How emotions affect health care coverage decisions
We both lost our jobs as public health diplomats with the U.S. Agency for International Development last summer. Our termination from federal service also meant that both of us lost our health insurance coverage. The complex process of finding coverage outside of...
Katie Lin Ortmeyer earns College of Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence Award at VSU
Katie Lin Ortmeyer earns College of Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence Award at VSU Published 10:04 am Saturday, November 15, 2025 VALDOSTA — Katie Lin Ortmeyer of Valdosta is the recipient of the Fall 2025 President’s Award for Academic Excellence for the...
Sitting Pretty: The Beauty-From-Within Boom
Beauty supplements have evolved beyond a niche category; consumers of all ages and demographics consider nutrients that support glowing skin, shiny hair, and strong nails to be an essential component of self-care. “Beauty routines are no longer just about what you put...
Harry Styles’ Beauty Brand Pleasing Moves Into Sexual Wellness With New Collection Called Pleasing Yourself
Harry Styles is adding pleasure to his beauty brand Pleasing. Announced on Thursday, Pleasing is making its inaugural move into the sexual wellness space, launching two new products, the Pleasing double-sided vibrator and the Pleasing lube, priced at $68 and...
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Justin Laube, MD, is a board-certified integrative and internal medicine physician, a teacher, and a consultant with extensive expertise in integrative health, medical education, and trauma healing. He graduated with a bachelor’s in biology from the University...
World Oral Health Day: A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind
By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia World Oral Health Day, marked annually on 20 March, draws attention to oral health being a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life. Oral diseases are among the most common...
Screen time linked to digital eye strain, experts warn
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — New concerns are emerging about the impact of prolonged screen time on eye health, with experts warning of a condition known as digital eye strain, or “computer vision syndrome.” According to Prevent Blindness Ohio, this condition...
Stem cell transplant restores vision in patient who was blinded in left eye after injury
Nick Kharufeh said he never thought he would see out of his left eye again after suffering an injury several years ago. Now, he is advocating for the procedure that restored his vision. The accident that cost Kharufeh his vision occurred on July 4, 2020, when he was...
What’s the Difference Between Pink Eye and Dry Eye?
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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...
This health startup is harnessing AI for quick, free diagnoses — with shocking accuracy
Doctronic startup is using AI to cut doctor wait times Breaking...
Medicaid work requirements would ‘kick a lot of people off’ of health care coverage, Sen. Warnock says
As some Washington lawmakers look to slash federal spending, Medicaid cuts could be on the table. But proposals to implement work requirements for coverage eligibility should be off the table, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock tells CNBC.com. “What we see is that...
OpenAI leaps into health care with AI benchmark to evaluate models
OpenAI on Monday released a large dataset for evaluating how well large language models answer questions related to health care. Experts lauded the open-source data and detailed evaluation rubrics, calling them “unprecedented” in scale and breadth. The project,...
Republicans unveil $880 billion health care reduction plan
Republicans in the House have revealed their strategy to offset $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, primarily by slashing nearly $880 billion from health care programs that millions of Americans depend on. The proposal, unveiled Sunday night, represents the most significant...
Artificial intelligence survey: The benefits of AI in health care and how doctors are using AI
AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19,...
Gloom inside and out for Northern Colorado health care panel
Outside the offices of Elevations Credit Union in downtown Fort Collins, Tuesday morning was gloomy and wet. Inside, it wasn’t much less dismal as health care executives at a BizWest CEO Roundtable bemoaned a landscape of rising costs, lowering reimbursements,...
Tax relief, health care savings, cellphone ban and more. Here’s what ND lawmakers approved this year
BISMARCK — When North Dakota lawmakers adjourned the 2025 legislative session at 4:13 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, they breathed a collective sigh of relief after passing hundreds of bills culminating in a record $20.3 billion two-year budget. Property tax reform and...
Voices: Kenny Rozenberg, Chief Executive Officer at Centers Health Care
This article is sponsored by Centers Health Care. As CMS prepares to launch the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) in 2026, hospitals and skilled nursing providers are already laying the groundwork for closer care coordination. Designed to improve...
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...
Pillars of Wellness Announces Introduction of Integrated Care Model for Women’s Health.
Burlington, Canada, 27th Nov 2025 – Pillars of Wellness announced the introduction of an integrated care model focused on women’s health. The initiative establishes a coordinated framework designed to support individuals managing interconnected physical, emotional,...
Scientists are finally studying women’s bodies. This is what we’re learning.
It’s important to note that these studies don’t prove that these changes are connected to the rollercoaster of emotions that some women experience during their periods. But experts say it highlights the urgent need for more neuroscience research in women, who are more...
I Wear Cos Regularly, and Its Black Friday Sale Make It Impossible Not to Stock Up
AS A STYLE editor, I’ve seen my fair share of Black Friday madness, but some sales deserve the attention. Cos’ annual event is one of those rare moments. I’ve worn Cos for years, and what keeps me coming back is the quiet confidence of its pieces—everything is...
This Treadmill Is My New Favourite Home Gym Addition and It’s Hundreds Off for Black Friday
Charles Thorp is the Fitness and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health, where he shares the best product recommendations in gym equipment, recovery tools, supplements, and more. Following an early life in athletics, Charles became a NASM-certified trainer and began writing...
The Best Black Friday Fitness Tracker Deals: Save Up to 43% on Garmin, Coros and More
The Fēnix 8 is a rugged sports and adventure watch that has the skills to track pretty much every outdoor and indoor activity you can think of. It includes Garmin’s latest strength training features, has rich, colourful maps to peer down at, plus a bright flashlight...
I Tried Gerard Butler’s “300” Full-Body Workout – This Is Why I Loved it
Gerard Butler dedicated eight months of his life to becoming King Leonidas in 300, with much of that time spent in the gym building a physique worthy of a Spartan warrior. He regards the training as the toughest of his career. Hollywood trainer Mark Twight proved...
How Female-Led Startups Are Leading The Fight Against Health Inequity
“We are at a critical point in women’s health,” says Dr Helen O’Neill, co-founder of diagnostic testing company Hertility. “ We have always needed it, but now people are talking about innovation. Women are having the agency to speak up and demand. And where...
A $20M Signal That Women’s Health Apparel Is Going Mainstream
For years, the women’s underwear category has been stagnant. Brands focused on colours and cuts while ignoring the basics of women’s health: breathability, skin-safe materials, and designs that don’t cause irritation or discomfort. Consumers noticed. Women have been...
Understanding women’s health at every age: Key changes from adolescence to menopause
Lifestyel Desk 28 November 2025, 02:41 PM IST Women’s health shifts dramatically across adolescence, adulthood and menopause, with nutrition, mental wellbeing, and preventive care playing crucial roles at every stage Women’s health progresses through clear life...
Behind-the-Back Deadlifts Build Strength and Power with Less Back Stress – Here’s Your How-to
Some lifts are less conventional than others – and their popularity on social media doesn’t automatically mean they deserve a spot in your programme. But behind-the-back deadlifts (also known as the hack lift) might genuinely be worth the hype. They look awkward and...
