Suicidal Thoughts Prompt New Warnings From Health Authorities For GLP-1 Drugs
The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are now widely used for weight loss and have become household names. But alongside headlines of dramatic transformations are...
UNT Dallas hopes to strengthen health workforce with new STEM facility, programs
A new educational space could help strengthen the health care and science workforce in North Texas. UNT Dallas’ 120,220-square-foot STEM building on its campus in southern Dallas will expand capacity to train students going into medical and health care fields. The...
Many beauty products have toxic ingredients. Newly proposed bills could change that
Personal care, salon and beauty products sold across the U.S. are subject to little federal oversight — and many have been found to contain toxic ingredients. The average American adult uses about 12 personal care products a day, Consumer Reports says, resulting in...
Lawmakers Propose Crackdown On Harmful Beauty Ingredients Marketed To Black Women
by Jameelah Mullen July 18, 2025 The bill package, introduced July 17th, has been endorsed by over 150 health-focused organizations. Federal lawmakers introduced four bills aimed at banning or regulating harmful chemicals in hair and beauty products marketed primarily...
Eye health issues El Pasoans face
May is Healthy Vision Month and a local optometrist shares issues many El Pasoans face when it comes to eye health and treating it. Dr. Samuel Favela sees about 70 patients a day between two clinics — one of them is Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe. Favela says it’s a...
Modern Vision Solutions Highlights Advanced Dry Eye Treatments in Exclusive Interview with Dr. Meagan Anderson
Omaha, Nebraska – Millions of Americans suffer from dry eye disease, an often-overlooked condition that can significantly impact daily life. In a recent interview on KMTV Omaha Extra!, Dr. Meagan Anderson, a leading optometrist at Modern Vision Solutions, shed light...
Eye Health: How Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy And Postpartum Period Can Affect Vision
Vision changes during pregnancy are common; they are usually temporary. But, it is important to know what to expect and how to care for the eyes to protect vision and stay comfortable. Eye Health: How Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy And Postpartum Period Can Affect...
Doctors, former patients warn of LASIK eye surgery dangers: ‘Biggest scam ever put on the American public’
The suicide of a 26-year-old Pennsylvania police officer over the aftereffects of the popular eye surgery LASIK was not an isolated incident, with others saying the procedure left them with agonizing and life-changing symptoms, patients and doctors told The Post....
Top 10 foods to boost your eye health naturally
Maintaining eye health is crucial for overall well-being and quality of life. Proper nutrition plays a significant role in supporting vision and preventing eye diseases. Today, we’ll highlight ten nutrient-rich foods that can help boost your eye health naturally. 1....
How climate change threatens eye health
For five months in 2017, farmworker Alka Kamble experienced blurred vision in one of her eyes but didn’t consult an ophthalmologist. “I couldn’t afford it, and neither did I have the time, as I had to work long hours to make ends meet,” she says. Then Kamble saw a...
Smart Screens Are Supporting Eye Health, Preventing Burnout, and Boosting Creativity
From doomscrolling to digital resilience, here’s how screen technology is evolving to protect your focus, your mood…and yes, your eyesight. LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. You’re doomscrolling again. Somewhere between your...
How microplastics can devastate your body: ‘It’s a bit eye-opening’
Well, this blows. Microplastics — pesky particles that have contaminated our air, water, food and bodies — have been linked to a higher risk of inflammation, hormone disruption, DNA damage, respiratory illnesses and heart problems, among other health issues. A new...
10 critical risk factors for developing dry eye disease
Dry eye syndrome occurs when tear regulation becomes disrupted, either through decreased production or excessive evaporation. This common ocular condition affects millions of people worldwide, particularly those over 50, and can significantly impact quality of life...
More than 70,000 eye care products recalled nationwide following FDA audit. What to know
More than 70,000 cases of ophthalmic products are being recalled for manufacturing deviations, according to a press release by distributor AvKARE. The recalled products, which include eye drops and artificial tears, were distributed nationwide over the course of two...
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...
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...
BIC Just Released a Disposable Razor for Trimming—Here’s How it Performs (Exclusive)
WHEN I FIRST started shaving a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I exclusively did so with disposable razors. This way, I didn’t have to worry about misplacing handles (I was quite unorganized in my youth), and they were the cheapest (my 14-year-old deli...
Midi Health Surpasses $1B Valuation, Igniting a New Era for Women’s Health
PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 3, 2026– Midi Health, the fastest growing women’s telehealth company, today announced it raised $100 million in a Series D financing round led by Goodwater Capital with participation from new investors Foresite...
Valley View offers free Women’s Health Series
Glenwood Springs-based health system Valley View is offering a free Women’s Health Series where community providers will offer tips and answer questions on aging well, menopause, chest pain and more. Designed for women by female providers, the Women’s Health Series...
Why You Need to Stop Calling Running Shoes ‘Illegal’
FOR THE VAST majority of people, there’s no such thing as an “illegal” shoe. But you wouldn’t know it from my social feeds, where a quick scroll serves videos of runfluencers hocking the term. They use it conspiratorially. One creator has an entire series of videos...
A New Era for Women’s Health: From Science to Strategy | Female Quotient Lounge at Davos
Feb. 2, 2026 1:54 PM PT Share via Close extra sharing options Women’s health is at a transformative moment, with advancements in science, data, and leadership opening doors to unprecedented opportunities. From addressing systemic challenges to tackling broader health...
Heavy metals in tampons – women’s health expert explains real risk
In some cases, candles have more regulatory requirements than tampons and period products 13:37, 02 Feb 2026 View 3 Images Some studies have found metals, pesticides and chemicals present in period products(Image: GETTY) Over recent years, numerous studies have...
How Bad Bunny Trains at 31 to Stay in Shape for Music, Movies and Wrestling
Bad Bunny isn’t just dominating the music industry, he’s also undergone an impressive physical transformation over the last decade, with the 31-year-old managing to add size to his already athletic physique. The Puerto Rican’s training ramped up most...
‘How I Lost 111 Pounds Without Extreme Diets or Punishing Workouts’
Ludovic Zamor, 30, is no stranger to challenges. He’s been studying piano since the age of three, and has been performing since he was seven. As a teenager, the Canadian-American made his debut at New York’s Carnegie Hall. But his biggest endeavor to date? Reshaping...
Locals make it their mission to address an important issue for Black women’s health
As a third-grade teacher and mother of two young children, Felicia Stevens is no stranger to the stress of the on-the-go lifestyle that many young women adopt. What she didn’t expect was how her busy routine was impacting her health. Stevens was diagnosed with...
This Guy Lost 100 Pounds in a Year. It Started With One Minute on the StairMaster.
Ludovic Zamor, 30, is no stranger to challenges. He’s been studying piano since the age of three, and has been performing since he was seven. As a teenager, the Canadian-American made his debut at New York’s Carnegie Hall. But his biggest endeavor to date? Reshaping...
