National survey finds virtual health ‘essential’ for Long COVID support: SFU report
image: Researchers at the SFU Faculty of Health Sciences surveyed Canadian Long COVID patients, and found that many people with the condition consider virtual care “lifesaving and essential,” while also noting that their primary care provider had...
‘Saving Room’ for Big Holiday Meals Can Be Bad for Gut Health
November 25, 2025 4 min read Skipping meals before a big holiday feast probably isn’t the best idea for gut health, experts say. Here’s how to prevent overeating on an empty stomach—and tips for if you do By Lauren J. Young edited by Tanya Lewis Jonathan Knowles/Getty...
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....
What your eye color reveals about 7 health risks
The mesmerizing colors of human eyes—from deep browns to vibrant blues, subtle greens, and rare ambers—result from intricate genetic factors that influence melanin production in the iris. This same genetic programming that determines whether you have blue, brown,...
Katie Piper forced to make heartbreaking decision after ‘unexpected’ eye surgery
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Doctors warn too much exposure to UV radiation can cause serious eye diseases: Why it’s so important to wear sunglasses
Doctors warn too much exposure to UV radiation can cause serious eye diseases: Why it’s so important to wear sunglasses BySanya Panwar Apr 26, 2025 04:02 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Is prolonged sun exposure putting your eye health in danger? Here are some...
Convenience’s Hidden Cost: Dr. Jamie Yee on Why AI Can’t Replace the Human Eye in Eye Care
With each passing day, the world seems to be increasingly driven by algorithms. It’s tempting to believe that artificial intelligence (AI) can do it all, including diagnosing the eyes. Patients can now “test” their vision, renew prescriptions, and receive a retinal...
3 common eye problems may indicate dementia years before a diagnosis
You may want to keep an eye on the blood vessels at the back of your peepers — they could reveal if you’re likely to develop dementia. Dementia — the progressive decline in cognitive abilities, impacting memory, language and reasoning — affects more than 6...
Vision Supplements: Facts You Need to Know – WebMD
You may have heard about recent research suggesting that certain nutrients can help delay or prevent eye problems and disease. You may also have heard a lot of claims for over-the-counter (OTC) visionsupplements containing these nutrients — and claims for others...
Can Changing My Diet Help My Dry Eye?
Eating healthy supports all your body’s systems. Your eyes are no exception — they need vitamins and minerals to ease your chance of having problems and protect your vision. If you’re looking to boost your eye health and help your dry eye symptoms, focus on...
Supplements for Vision and Healthy Eyes
You may have heard about recent research suggesting that certain nutrients can help delay or prevent eye problems and disease. You may also have heard a lot of claims for over-the-counter (OTC) visionsupplements containing these nutrients — and claims for others...
Inadequate or excess fluoride: a major public health concern
Overview Fluoride intake has both beneficial effects – in reducing the incidence of dental caries – and negative effects – in causing tooth enamel and skeletal fluorosis following prolonged exposure to high concentrations. The intake ranges that produce these opposing...
Which Antihistamine Does Not Cause Dry Eye?
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Mark Cuban backs Trump’s health care executive order on prescription drugs
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya discusses President Donald Trump’s actions to lower prescription drug prices and his priorities for the agency. Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban on Wednesday expressed support for...
More than one in three Americans cannot afford quality health care when they need it
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Why Employers Should Care About The Preventive Healthcare SCOTUS Case
Natalie Davis is CEO and Co-Founder of United States of Care, an organization dedicated to making our health care system more equitable. It’s no secret that across the country, many people are anxious about the cost of healthcare, especially when bills packed with...
Federal health cuts rip $250 million-plus from Columbus and Ohio health research efforts
Tracking of infectious diseases, mental health funding and self-described life saving investments are at risk in central Ohio and beyond after millions in federal funding cuts to health care and research in the Buckeye State. The U.S. Department of Health and Human...
Local doctors seek patient input to address ‘health care crisis’ in Rochester community
The News10NBC Team details breaking News, Traffic and Weather. ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Our emergency rooms and nursing homes are overcrowded and there aren’t enough nurses and primary care doctors to sustain our aging population. They are issues News10NBC’s...
The Human Side of Tech-Enabled Healthcare
or decades, doctors, scientists, and engineers developing new treatments and advanced medical technologies have faced seemingly insurmountable challenges: diseases that are difficult to detect, injuries that can be only partially healed by available surgeries, and...
Older People Seeking Care for Cannabis Use at Greater Risk for Dementia, Study Finds
Users needing emergency care or hospitalization were more likely to later develop dementia, researchers reported. That does not prove cannabis was the cause. Middle-aged and older adults who sought hospital or emergency room care because of cannabis use were almost...
Title X Freeze Widely Threatens Health Care Access
The Trump Administration’s move to withhold millions of dollars allocated for family planning services is affecting reproductive health care access in more than 20 states—including some that have made efforts to protect reproductive rights. Enacted in 1970, Title X is...
Understanding your health care options (before you need them)
By HR NewsWire / Published April 11, 2025 When you need health care, knowing where to go saves you time and money. While keeping yourself healthy is vital, it’s also important to understand how your health care choices impact your schedule and wallet....
Trump, To Cut Health Care Costs and Boost Quality, Lays Groundwork for ‘Radical Transparency’
In February, President Trump signed an executive order calling for “radical transparency” in health care costs and quality. It called for “the disclosure of the actual prices of items and services, not estimates” It is hard to exaggerate the potential importance of...
I Had Difficulty Urinating – Here’s What I Learned at My First Prostate Check
To cut to the chase, I was struggling to pee. I’d never had issues with this before, and an odd, alarming new ritual was beginning to form: the need to go, followed by discomforting strain, generic tingling and a worrying burning. I’ve never really been one for...
Full-Body MRI vs. Blood Test: Which Is Better for Detecting Cancer?
At the very moment there’s a dramatic rise in cancer rates in young people, there’s also a dramatic rise in ads, social media and conversations about new blood tests and scans that claim to catch cancer early. They’re tests doctors don’t routinely request, because...
‘Every Morning I Was Waking Up Crying’: Paddy Pimblett Reveals the Moment He Thought Career Was Over
Ahead of his interim title bout with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, Paddy Pimblett sat down with Ben Shephard and Andrew Tracey on the new Men’s Health: Built For Life podcast to talk about his path leading up to becoming one of the most recognisable fighters in the...
Paddy Pimblett Opens Up About Why Food Restriction Is the Hardest Part of Fight Prep
Ahead of his UFC 324 main event against Justin Gaethje this Saturday, Paddy Pimblett has opened up about the extreme reality of weight cutting in MMA, describing the system as ‘disgusting’ while admitting it’s almost impossible to avoid. Speaking on the...
If You Use Headphones While Working Out, You Need a Pair of Open Earbuds. Here’s Why.
FOR OVER TWO decades, one of the audio industry’s biggest obsessions has been muting the world with noise cancellation. That’s great on flights and in open office layouts; however, total immersion can be dangerous when you’re out on a run or riding your bike....
Purdue Extension to host women’s health program in Seymour as part of American Heart Month
SEYMOUR — February is American Heart Month, and Purdue Extension of Jackson County is inviting the public to a program focused on women’s heart health later this month. The program, titled “Tips for Women’s Heart Health,” is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 2 to...
The Strength and Fitness Benchmarks Men Should be Hitting in Their 50s
Turning 50 is a significant milestone. It’s also a sensible point to reassess your strength and fitness benchmarks to make sure they still reflect what you’re capable of. Set the bar too low and you risk selling yourself short; set it unrealistically high and the...
Arm Haulers Torch Your Back, Shoulders and Core – with Zero Equipment
It pays to have impactful bodyweight exercises in your repertoire – particularly at this time of year, when gyms can be crowded and access to equipment more limited. Targeting the muscles in the back without weights or a bar, however, is notoriously challenging. The...
Women’s health and the weight of silence
It rarely comes up while sitting in the beauty salon, waiting for color to set, or swapping stories while sitting under the dryer. Between laughter, advice, and the quiet understanding that exists in mostly women-only spaces, some topics remain untouched. Pelvic...
Northwell Health opens new primary and specialty care center for women in Astoria
Northwell Health celebrated the facility’s opening on January 15. Photo via Northwell Health. Northwell Health has opened a primary and specialty care center for women in Astoria as part of a move to expand the health system’s footprint in Queens and broaden access to...
