Enrollment grows in Alfred University’s Sports and Health Sciences major
The Sports and Health Sciences major at Alfred University is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic programs on campus, offering students a strong foundation in healthcare and preparing them for a variety of career paths. With multiple tracks, hands-on learning, and...
They advised federal health agencies on the ethics and impact of scientific research. They’re no longer wanted
For two years, a panel of scientific experts, clinicians, and patient advocates had been hammering out ways to increase community engagement in National Institutes of Health-funded science. When they presented their roadmap to the NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya last...
Ugly truth about beauty rating apps which ‘distort child’s sense of who they are’
Experts link ‘prettiness’ rating apps to anxiety and bullying in kids, while a new study warned the increasingly image-manipulated social media may even have a greater effect on mental health than seeing violence 07:00, 28 Jun 2025 Many children open these...
Estrogen Cream For Face: Risks, Benefits, Does It Work? – Women’s Health
The adage ‘what’s old is new again’ most certainly rings true when it comes to skincare and social media. Exhibit A: Estrogen creams. These moisturizers, which first hit the scene during the 1930s, are experience a resurgence on TikTok and other social media...
Your Eyes and Aging: What to Expect and What You Can Do
Many people experience subtle differences in their vision as they reach middle age and the decades that follow. This may include: Trouble seeing up close: Also known as presbyopia, this condition generally starts after age 40. You may need to hold any reading material...
How diet can impact canine eye health
Is there a link between nutrition and ophthalmology? During this interview with dvm360, Jennifer Sheahan, DVM, DACVO, shared ocular diseases that can be influenced by genetics or diet related. She also shared how certain conditions, like Cushing’s disease and...
World class centre for eye health reaches construction milestone
The new home for UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust reached a significant construction milestone today. The completion of the concrete structure of the new centre for advancing eye health, in St Pancras, Camden, was...
Elton John says his health has ‘never been better’ despite losing eyesight
Elton John said that his health “has never been better” despite losing sight in one eye and having complications with the other. The “I’m Still Standing” singer appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “Good Morning America” with his husband, David Furnish, when he was...
Why Sleeping in Contacts May Endanger Your Eyes
Serious eye infections can lead to corneal damage, surgery, and, in rare cases, loss of vision. It’s important to note that these infections can occur whether you’re wearing contact lenses to correct your vision or purely decorative lenses. According to researchers,...
How eye abuse can lead to blindness
Our eyes serve as essential windows to the world, enabling us to experience everything from vibrant colors to the faces of loved ones. Yet in an era dominated by digital screens and environmental hazards, these delicate organs face unprecedented challenges that can...
Study finds increased air pollution leads to surge in daily eye clinic visits
(Image credit: Adobe Stock/Ti Studio) The number of daily patient visits at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center significantly rise when ambient particulate matter (PM) levels in the Denver metro region increase, according to a study conducted by ophthalmology...
Judi Dench shares ‘traumatic’ details of decade-long health battle
Legendary actress Dame Judi Dench has lifted the lid on her health battles after being diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition. Since 2012, she has been living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) which is causing her to lose her sight. During...
Business Strategies For Supporting Children’s Eye Health In The Digital Age
Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Founder/CEO EATWELL & SEEWELL LTD. In today’s digital-first world, eye care industry leaders face both a challenge and an opportunity. A 2016 article published in Opthamology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, estimated that...
For Your Eyes Only: PWM in smartphones and how it can affect your eye health
Have you ever felt a headache creeping in after scrolling through your phone for hours? Or noticed your eyes feeling strained despite the “eye comfort” mode being on? The culprit might be hiding in plain sight – or rather, flickering at speeds our eyes...
What DEI Bans In Colleges Might Look Like For Health Care Providers
A 2024 report on Forbes.com stated that one of the challenges that college mental health will likely face in 2025 is the impact of divisive political conflicts within our nation. An example of this challenge is the recent tendency of state legislators to pass...
Health care worker assault law could see reform this year
The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for children and families. The Seattle Times maintains editorial...
Health facility, BOCES partner on care effort
Sheyla Gonzalez-Colon An area health-care facility teaming with an educational partner to offer training and career opportunities for community members who speak English as a Second Language (ESL). Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located at 10836 Temple...
Balancing two generations of care and its toll on health
The phenomenon of sandwich caregiving has emerged as a growing concern for public health. This term refers to individuals who simultaneously care for both aging parents and young children. New research highlights the unique challenges that caregivers face, which have...
Republicans Could Block 530,000 People From Health Care Plan
Republican funding cuts could include blocking Deferred Action of Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients from enrolling in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health coverage. Former President Joe Biden expanded coverage to include them in May 2024. Why It Matters Before the May...
Transforming health care through cross-disciplinary collaboration
The Healing Spaces project goes beyond the classroom, offering both groups valuable hands-on experience while illustrating the impact of interdisciplinary collaboration. “This project has been a labor of love, yielding invaluable results in the areas of...
Lamont plan aims to protect health care from private equity exploitation. Here’s what to know
“We’re not going to be taken by surprise ever again — if this bill is passed — by some of the financial shenanigans that impacted Prospect,” Gov. Lamont said. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally...
Demand for ACA health insurance plans soars to record high in WA
More Washingtonians than ever before are enrolled in health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act this year. As of Jan. 15, the close of open enrollment, about 308,000 residents had chosen 2025 health and dental plans through Washington Healthplanfinder, the...
Married LI health care exec accused of preying on nearly a dozen teen girls to produce child porn
Nassau County health executive Jacob Walden accused of preying on teen girls to produce child porn Breaking...
When Poor Care Pays: The Hidden Flaws In America’s Healthcare System
As President Biden’s term comes to a close, a record 24 million Americans are now enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance, which is more than double the number of Americans enrolled when he first took office four years ago. While insurance expansion has...
WOMEN’S HEALTH: PCOS symptoms & how you can treat it
WEST MICHIGAN — September is PCOS Awareness Month, a condition that affects 7-10% of women of childbearing age. Dr. Diana Bitner with True Women’s Health says only half of the women dealing with PCOS are diagnosed correctly, and costs the US healthcare system...
Melinda French Gates Backs $100 Million Bet On Women’s Health Breakthroughs
“I want to see women step into equal power and influence at every level of society, from their homes to their workplaces to our government and economy. But there is no path to that future if women are having to fight unwinnable battles just to receive basic...
Melinda Gates announces $100M investment in women’s health research
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates has announced a new partnership that will commit $100 million to accelerate women’s health research. The partnership between Pivotal, a group of organizations founded by French Gates, and Wellcome Leap, a nonprofit...
Apple Announces New iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods
APPLE IS ALL about design. That was the message at the tech company’s annual September Keynote event at its California HQ, when its latest smartphones, smartwatches, and headphones were unveiled to the world. The tech giant’s fixation on aesthetics has...
Steph Curry on Building His Confidence: ‘I Compare Myself to Myself’
TO THIS DAY, I sometimes wish I was a more physically imposing player. There are a lot of stronger, faster, more athletic guys in the NBA—especially defenders—who do their best to make my life miserable out there. I could get wrapped up in or distracted by that—but...
Why Eminem’s 17-Mile-a-Day Running Habit Is Inspiring Addiction Recovery Experts
When Eminem nearly died from an overdose in 2007, he turned to an unlikely training plan to rebuild his life: running. The rapper has spoken openly about losing himself by pounding out up to 17 miles a day on a treadmill, a routine that not only gave him a natural...
Thor Just Crushed a World Record 510kg Deadlift – and Eddie Hall Saw It Coming
This weekend in Birmingham, strongman Hafthor ‘Thor’ Björnsson pushed the limits of the human body – deadlifting 510kg at Giants Live’s Mutant World Deadlift Championship. The Icelandic giant’s lift, performed at the Utilita Arena, once again moves the goal posts for...
Women’s Health Innovations: Integrating Traditional Wisdom, Technology, Nutrition, and Sustainability Across the Life Cycle
Throughout a woman’s life, she undergoes significant physiological and hormonal changes influenced by social, anatomical, environmental, and genetic factors. Historically, women’s health has been underrepresented in medical research, though awareness and...
Spike Lee Has Two Words for You
“I’VE GOT TWO words,” Spike Lee says. “Love and trust.” The 68-year-old filmmaker is explaining how he’s been able to make one of the most important director-star pairings in modern movie history—he and Denzel Washington, who have...
Internet Questions The Rock’s Weight Loss: Haven’t We Learned from Past Tragedies?
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson may or may not have looked slightly slimmer in a slew of recent viral photos, but have we not learned our lesson when it comes to preemptively speculating on the dramatic weight loss of Hollywood stars? In 2020, Chadwick Boseman...
