Building Idaho’s health workforce, one camper at a time
Health Sciences Camp, College of Health Sciences, NORCO, June 17-18, 2025, Photo by Luan Teed Boise State University’s Health Sciences Camp is quickly becoming a launchpad for Idaho teens interested in healthcare careers. What began two years ago with 20 campers...
This era of weight loss drugs requires a new kind of health platform
President Trump’s recently announced deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk will likely widen GLP-1 access, lowering prices for self-pay users and capping Medicare copays. Effects on commercial plans will vary by insurer, and Medicaid coverage will be determined state...
This Under-Rated Beauty Tool Is Your Key to a Thick, Healthy Head of Hair
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” There once was a time when hair restoration required frequent visits to the dermatologist’s office and gloopy topicals that left behind unwanted residue....
For many seeking beauty treatments, TikTok is the ‘blueprint’
(NewsNation) — TikTok and other social media platforms have been influencing more people to seek beauty and wellness treatments. Millennials are turning to medical spas in droves for subtle, nonsurgical procedures, while teens and preteens are flocking to beauty...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
‘I’m an eye expert – and these common makeup habits could leave you blind’
An eye expert has issued a warning over common makeup habits and products which could be hazardous for your eyesight, including skipping a simple step before putting on makeup 10:11, 26 Mar 2025 An eye expert has issued a warning to those who wear makeup (Image: Getty...
How the Entertainment Industry Embraces Health and Wellness: The Role of Eye Care in Performance
There are many elements that go into the creation of a film. From the sound design to the texture of the projected image, filmmakers have strived for decades to give audiences full-bodied sensory experiences. However, from the very birth of the medium up to 2025, one...
ProvaDent Review – Is It Scam or Legit? Expert Opinions
Table of Contents ProvaDent is a dental care product that promotes oral health by reducing plaque, whitening teeth, freshening breath, and supporting gum health with natural ingredients. ✅ Click to Visit the Official Website… Product Name ProvaDent Description...
How to protect your eyes in the digital age – expert in eye and vision science
In an era where screens dominate our daily lives, a silent epidemic is sweeping the globe. Digital eye strain, a condition once relegated to the fringes of occupational health concerns, has emerged as a significant public health issue affecting millions worldwide. As...
Prioritizing Eye Wellness In The Modern Workplace: The Future Of Vision, Technology And Productivity
George Toh, VP & GM of Lenovo’s Visual Business. As the digital age progresses, our dependence on screens has transformed the way we work, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Data indicates that daily screen time has increased by almost 50 minutes per day...
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...
The future of health care: Episode-based, consumer-driven, predictably priced
In industries where consumers take control, transformation follows. Retail, travel and financial services have evolved to meet consumer demands for choice, transparency and value. Now, health care is undergoing the same shift. The days of opaque pricing, unpredictable...
9/11 health care program restores cancer treatment certifications amid weeks of uncertainty
The World Trade Center Health Program is once again certifying illnesses linked to the 9/11 terrorist attacks after a chaotic few weeks that left some cancer patients, including first responders, without access to treatment. Certification is the process by which the...
How Long Should You Be Able to Wall Sit? These Benchmarks Show Your True Leg Strength
Wall sits deliver a quad burn like almost nothing else – even the fittest people hit their limit eventually. The move is simple, brutally effective, and far more useful than it looks. What to read next Research shows that isometric exercises like wall sits are...
5 Reasons You Feel Tired After You Eat, According to Doctors
“FOOD IS FUEL” is something you often hear. But sometimes eating has the opposite effect. Instead of energized, you feel sleepy and sluggish and ready to take a nap after mealtimes. This “food coma” effect is actually a normal phenomenon, says Kevin...
Testosterone Pills Were Once Ruled Out – Here’s Why Doctors Are Prescribing Them Again
Irwin Goldstein, MD, director of San Diego Sexual Medicine, takes testosterone replacement therapy, just like many of his patients. Over more than two decades, he’s tried it all—shots, pellets, gels, creams, nasal sprays–but switched to pills a few years ago when a...
A Treatment to Stop High Cholesterol Sounds Like Science Fiction. Doctors Call it the “Future of Medicine.”
GETTING A DIAGNOSIS of high cholesterol is not fun. It requires a revamp of lifestyle basics like how you eat and making sure you’re taking medications on time. Not to mention the never-ending worry of what would happen if cholesterol levels don’t improve....
Is There Such Thing as a Natural Muscle Relaxer? Orthopedists Tell the Truth.
IF YOU OFTEN have achy biceps after an intense workout or a sore back when you sit for too long, there are plenty of medications that can help. But if you’re looking for a natural muscle relaxer, you may have wondered about the supplements that claim to relieve sore...
You’re Probably Doing Front Raises the Wrong Way
The dumbbell front raise can be an essential addition to your training routine to help build bigger shoulders, but are you sure you’re even doing the exercise correctly? For this movement, you shouldn’t settle for anything other than perfect...
The women’s health issue we’re still not comfortable talking about
While it certainly feels less taboo to talk about some women’s health issues like menopause, sexual health, and infertility – it seems period health is still frequently seen as “off limits” and remains shrouded in myths and misconceptions. This is a problem,...
Whoa, This Supplement Slashes Your Risk of a Second Heart Attack by 52%
VITAMIN D IS important. It builds strong bones and helps your immune system do its job. You may have also heard that vitamin D is good for your heart, except scientists are still researching how much you need. It’s why a clinical trial presented earlier this month at...
Sam Elliott Is the Perfect Man For Season 2 of Landman
IF THERE’S ONE thing Taylor Sheridan knows how to do (and anyone who’s watched Yellowstone, Landman, or any of the man’s plethora of television shows knows that he never sticks to just one thing), it’s bring in a big, talented, stacked cast....
Young women’s heart attack risks; the rewards of posse building
Q: I’m only 45, but my doctor says that I need to focus on my heart health — make sure my cholesterol level remains healthy (my LDL level is 75 mg/dL, just a bit high) and that I don’t have other risk factors. Is it really necessary? — Melissa...
