UW Rural Health Institute Hosts First Continuing Education Conference for Sonographers
Attendees explore advanced diagnostic and imaging techniques during the “Mastering Müllerian Anomalies” session at the recent UW-hosted continuing education conference for sonographers. (Lauren Gilbert Photo) The University of Wyoming’s Rural Health Institute, part of...
Atrium Health’s new surgical training hub attracts 900+ doctors in six weeks
By Michelle Crouch Co-published with The Charlotte Ledger Atrium Health’s new surgical training center in Charlotte is off to a fast start. In just six weeks, IRCAD North America has brought in 932 health care providers from 14 countries for training, said Rasu...
6 Beauty Brands Focused On Health And Wellness | Essence
Historically, Black women have been exposed to more toxic chemicals than any other cultural group. According to the Environmental Work Group (EWG), 75% of mainstream products marketed to Black women are considered to be noxious. In a recent EWG study and analysis of...
Why your beauty routine should change with your cycle
Your skin breaks out right before your period, gets oily mid-cycle, and feels dry at random times throughout the month. If you’ve been treating these changes as annoying surprises, you’re missing a huge opportunity to work with your body instead of against it....
9 best sleep eye masks to block out light for a better night’s rest
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Best sleep mask overall The Drowsy Midnight Blue Silk Sleep Mask Credit: Drowsy Our ecommerce editor, Jess, hasn’t shut up about this eye mask since she first tried it a couple of...
Women’s eye health: The Fred Hollows Foundation’s call for change this International Women’s Day
(Image credit: AdobeStock/Ekaterina Pokrovsky) The Fred Hollows Foundation is calling for immediate global action to prioritize women’s and girls’ eye health, emphasizing its crucial role in achieving gender equity and sustainable development. “Eyes are the windows to...
The overlooked eye symptoms that could signal glaucoma
Many people casually dismiss occasional blurry vision as simple eye fatigue or the need for new glasses. However, eye health specialists caution that this common symptom deserves serious attention, particularly when it occurs regularly or persists despite rest. In...
Inclusive Communication the Key to Better Eye Care
Emphasizing the need for effective communication, cultural competence, and accessibility in patient care are critical to addressing language barriers within eye care clinics, including challenges presented with communicating with non-native English speakers and...
WHO global oral health meeting: Universal health coverage for oral …
On the road to 2025 UN High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of NCDs Background The World Health Organization (WHO) will convene the first WHO global oral health meeting to accelerate progress towards universal health coverage...
Cutting-Edge Eye Care Technologies Highlighted at SECO 2025
The Southeastern Congress of Optometry 2025 is being hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, from February 26 to March 2. | Image credit: Skylar Jeremias Cutting-edge surgical technologies, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven advancements, and wearable innovations are set to...
Is Red Light Therapy Good for Macular Degeneration?
Red light therapy may help slow down the progression of macular degeneration. But more research is needed into the long-term effects and safety of red light therapy for the eyes. Red light therapy is gaining popularity for a variety of uses, including cosmetic skin...
Preservative-Free Glaucoma Drops Improve IOP and Eye Health
Glaucoma is one of the three leading causes of blindness in Germany and worldwide. This neurodegenerative disease progressively damages the retinal nerve fibres, leading to irreversible vision loss. Although its pathogenesis is multifactorial, with age, genetics, and...
Dentists (per 10 000 population) – World Health Organization (WHO)
Indicator name: Health workers density (per 10 000 population), by occupation Data type: Rate Indicator Id: 5066 Topic: Health Workforce Global Health Workforce statistics database Rationale: The SDG agenda gives recognition to UHC as key to achieving all other health...
Are employees suffering from digital eye strain?
More than two-thirds of employees experience symptoms of digital eye strain, which can negatively impact productivity and work effectiveness. Increasing screen time could be driving this eye ailment, which manifests as blurred vision, eye strain and dry, itchy eyes,...
Why one mother urges parents to become health care proxies for their adult children
If you have a child over 18, have they appointed a health care proxy? Should it be you? Shawnee Baker hopes you consider this: In 2018, her 19-year-old daughter Baylie Grogan was a conscientious pre-med student at the University of Miami, out for a night with sorority...
WATCH: Committee criticizes Pritzker as admin cuts non-citizen health care
Jim Talamonti April 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ©BlueRoomStream (The Center Square) – Members of the Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules are not happy they’ve been given the task of ending the state’s Health Benefits...
Designing With Care: Putting People At The Center Of The Healthcare Experience
As the Managing Partner of ZGF Architects, Sharron van der Meulen manages a firm of 750 people across seven offices in the U.S. and Canada. With the healthcare industry still recovering from the global pandemic and dealing with practitioner burnout and labor and...
MyMedicare promises better health care. But only 1 in 10 patients has signed up
MyMedicare is a scheme that encourages patients to register with a regular GP practice to improve their health. But few patients have enrolled. Since its launch in October 2023, only about 10% of patients have signed up. The Albanese government’s 2023-24 budget...
Resistance Grows as Proposed Cuts Threaten Health Care for Over 79 Million in US
Kelly Smith, a 57-year-old New York City resident, is part of the Nonviolent Medicaid Army (NVMA), a growing national movement of poor people who are organizing to stop proposed cuts to Medicaid and promote health care as a human right. “The need for health care...
Child care provider watches over health care employees’ children
Apr. 6—Over the last 18 years, Chelsea Gesler has watched the children of Logan Health’s staff grow up at Kid Kare, the hospital system’s in-house day care program. Currently the senior department assistant, Gesler spent many years as a teacher at the day...
Protecting Health Care Workers and Communities from Violence
America’s hospitals and health systems are places of healing, hope and health. They strive to deliver quality care every hour of every day for everyone and do so in the safest possible environment for patients and care teams. However, we have seen an increase in...
11% of Americans Cannot Access Quality Health Care, Survey Finds
Quality health care is difficult to afford or access for approximately 29 million adults living in the United States, according to the West Health-Gallup Healthcare Indices Study.1 This number equates to 11% of adults being deemed “Cost Desperate” because...
3 Must-Know Cyber and Risk Realities: What’s Ahead for Health Care in 2025
While the rate of cyberattacks on hospitals has risen dramatically, the severity of the impacts has also grown exponentially. Let’s look at the state of cyber and physical threats in 2025 as well as the opportunities for progress across the health care sector....
Poll Finds Over a Third in US Can’t Access Quality Health Care — a New High
A new Gallup survey finds 11 percent of US adults can’t access quality care and can’t pay for care or medicine. Lack of access to health care has hit a new high in the U.S., with over a third of Americans now unable to access quality care due to cost, new West...
The 12 Best Massage Guns of 2025, Tested by Men’s Health
We didn’t think Therabody could improve on the 5th Gen Theragun Pro, but then along they came with this absolute machine of a massage gun: the PRO Plus. As well as boasting an impressive five speeds (from 1750 – 2400rpm), 16mm amplitude (that’s a lot, btw)...
Keep Up Your Gains With the Holiday Strong Workout Program
THE HOLIDAYS ARE coming. Is your training plan party-proof? The end of the year doesn’t need to leave you feeling like you’ve fallen off and lost all discipline. It also doesn’t need to mean zero fun and gingerbread, either. Now is the time to lock...
Keep Up Your Gains With the Operation: Holiday Strong Workout Program
THE HOLIDAYS ARE coming. Is your training plan party-proof? The end of the year doesn’t need to leave you feeling like you’ve fallen off and lost all discipline. It also doesn’t need to mean zero fun and gingerbread, either. Now is the time to lock...
Zappos On Sneaker Sale November 2025: Take up to 25% Off Top-Rated Walking Shoes
BLACK FRIDAY IS still weeks away, but if you’re looking to score some relatively affordable sneakers before then, Men’s Health editors found a handful of rare On sales at Zappos. For a limited time, the Amazon subsidiary is offering up to 25% off older—but still...
Scientists Just Found a Shockingly Easy Way to Shield Your Brain From Alzheimer’s. And It’s Totally Free.
THERE ARE ALOT of brain exercises out there that’s meant to keep your mind sharp. But do you really need to buy an app to stimulate the brain? If you ask brain experts themselves, the answer is no. In fact, they found one of the best ways to keep your brain...
FDA Removes Warnings on Menopause HRT in Landmark Shift for Women’s Health
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM WASHINGTON — In a sweeping reversal of two decades of medical caution, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Monday that the FDA will remove broad “black box” warnings...
This Veteran Tried ‘Toughing Out’ His Struggles After Service. Then He Found a Better Way.
When I retired from the Army after more than 20 years of service, I thought I was ready. I’d taken every transition class, checked every box and told myself I was prepared for civilian life. But nothing could have prepared me for the overwhelming sense of isolation...
Just Who Does Steven Bartlett Think He Is?
This article was originally featured in MH Flex, our monthly newsletter recommending the one in-depth interview you need to flex your pop culture knowledge. Sign up here to get it first. STEVEN BARTLETT, HOST of the popular podcast The Diary of a CEO, came from London...
Women’s Health 2025: Intestinal Health
Photo by Tony Valainis. What should menopausal women know about their colorectal cancer risk? How does lifestyle play a part? Colorectal cancer obviously affects both men and women, but women may experience unique challenges when it comes to recognizing their risk...
The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Women’s Reproductive Health
The gut microbiome — a complex ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa — plays a critical role in endocrine and reproductive function. Increasingly viewed as an endocrine organ, the gut microbiota influence hormone metabolism and affect distal organs and...
