The New Mental Health: Science Says It’s Character Strengths
Which statement do you agree with more? Mental health is the absence of depression, anxiety, and addiction. It is best measured with an inventory of mental illness. Mental health is the presence and use of strong, positive qualities. It is best measured with an...
‘DST just seems so pointless’: Poll reveals most Live Science readers want to eliminate daylight saving time
It’s that time of year again: The evening now arrives earlier than many people punch out of work. On Sunday, Nov. 2, the clocks fell back by an hour for residents of 48 U.S. states and Navajo Nation, marking the end of daylight saving time (DST). In Europe, DST...
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...
A Glimpse Into the Future of Eye Care at SECO 2025
The Southeastern Congress of Optometry (SECO) 2025 will be hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, from February 26 to March 2. The future of glaucoma care, myopia management, and dry eye treatments are some of the main topics attendees can expect insights in at this year’s...
Digital Eye Strain Hampers Employee Productivity, Study Finds
Digital Eye Strain Hampers Employee Productivity According to the latest Workplace Vision Health Report, employees now average 97 hours of screen time per week, increasing eye strain and workplace health concerns. By Stasia DeMarco Feb 25, 2025 Sixty-eight percent of...
5 eye conditions that cause blindness – save your sight
Diet, exercise, and daily habits significantly impact eye health because they directly affect blood flow to the eyes and support the body’s natural repair mechanisms. Medical professionals recommend taking regular breaks from screen time throughout the day since...
‘I was seeing double’… Henry Cejudo provides grim health update after being hospitalized by eye poke
Henry Cejudo has issued two social media statements reacting to his third consecutive UFC loss. The former dual-weight champion was hoping to get back in the win column against Song Yadong at UFC Seattle – but their main event matchup ended in controversy after an...
Your eye twitch reveals these 7 dangerous health secrets
That annoying flutter in your eyelid might be more than just a quirky inconvenience. Medical experts reveal that this common occurrence could signal various underlying health conditions, from simple lifestyle factors to more serious medical issues requiring attention....
Report of the informal global WHO consultation with policymakers in …
Overview Despite advances in modern dentistry, untreated dental caries in permanent teeth was reported as one the most prevalent conditions assessed in the 2019 Global Burden of Disease study. The restorative model for managing dental caries was developed in the...
Constantly Struggling with Irritated Eyes? It Might Be Dry Eye
This advertising content was written by the Bausch + Lomb team, and does not reflect the opinions or point of view of Vox Media or Vox Creative. Do you find yourself frequently reaching for over-the-counter eye drops to help relieve your gritty, scratchy and irritated...
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is an eye condition that naturally happens with age, when gel that usually fills your eyeball detaches from your retina. If you see blurry shadows, also called floaters, or flashes of light, you could have PVD. As you get older, a...
Inaugural Eye Health Summit Empowers Public with Integrative Vision Care Insights from Leading Experts
NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Eye Health Summit, a new global patient-centered event dedicated to integrative eye health, will take place May 1–7 as a free hybrid event. Hosted and produced by ophthalmologist Dr. Rudrani Banik, founder and...
Global oral health status report: towards universal health coverage for …
Overview The WHO Global oral health status report reviews the most recent data on major oral diseases, risk factors, health system challenges and opportunities for reform. The report’s clear conclusion is that the status of global oral health is alarming and requires...
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders
The notices came all weekend, landing in the inboxes of federal scientists, doctors and public health professionals: Your work is no longer needed. At the National Institutes of Health, the nation’s premier biomedical research agency, an estimated 1,200 employees —...
These 4 Big Cap Health Care Stocks Just Hit New 52-Week Lows
The health care sector is likely reacting to the uncertainty created by the effect of cuts to the federal budget now being implemented by one of three government branches: the executive aka the White House. The potential loss of Medicaid, for example, would have a...
Margaret Gadon: Community nurses and care coordinators reduce health care costs and improve quality of care
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Ocean County health care spending 13th highest among over 3,000 counties nationwide
Ocean County spends more than $10,600 per person on health care each year, a report discovered. It’s driven partially by age; nearly a quarter of the population is over 65. Monmouth County spends $9,117 per capital, ranking it 92nd nationwide. Ocean County...
Millions earmarked to keep rural hospitals open, recruit health care providers in Shapiro’s $51.4B budget proposal
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up for Talk of the Town, a weekly newsletter of local stories that dig...
The Best States For Older Adult Health Care
A balanced diet, consistent movement, quality sleep and fulfilling relationships all promote longevity. However, health care needs often increase with age, potentially leaving many older adults riddled with worry. According to a recent Forbes Advisor survey of U.S....
Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care In 2025?
Older adults may find themselves wondering whether Medicare will cover costs associated with home health care should the need arise. Home care runs the gamut from physical therapy to end-of-life hospice care, and regardless of the type, home health care can be...
Why Now Is The Time To Create A Patient-First Healthcare System
Natalie Davis is CEO and Co-Founder of United States of Care, an organization dedicated to making our health care system more equitable. Seeing the public’s reaction to healthcare unfold over the last few years feels a bit predictable. The rise of the wellness...
Trump, pensions, health care among pressure points as Gov. JB Pritzker crafts state budget
Gov. JB Pritzker is heading into his seventh budget with some key pressure points, including the potential need for more expenses to fend off President Donald Trump’s administration — and mounting financial burdens like the state’s pension obligation and health care...
Funding Freeze Decimates Women’s Health Care, U.N. and Others Say
Only three weeks into the Trump administration’s suspension of money for foreign aid, those who work in women’s health say the impact has already been devastating. Women are being turned away at clinics that provided maternity and reproductive care and cancer and...
The Old School ‘DUP’ Method Gets You 28% Stronger in Half the Time — Here’s How
If your bench press has stalled and your motivation is waning, it might be time to stop bashing away at the same three sets of ten. There is a ‘secret’ weapon from the golden era of lifting that science confirms can double your strength gains—and you’ve...
Your No-Nonsense Nutritional Guide to Bulking Up This Christmas
Christmas is the perfect time for bulking. Food is omnipresent and the cold weather often means training shifts towards more time under the bar than pounding the pavement. Before you know it, the pursuit of ab definition takes a back seat. This needn’t be a bad thing....
What Happened on Landman? Here’s Our Recap of Season 2, Episode 6.
The following story contains spoilers for Landman season 2, episode 6, “Dark Night of the Soul.” TAYLOR SHERIDAN IS not messing around. It’s past the midpoint in Landman season two, which means it’s go time. He runs through a veritable bingo card of...
The ‘10 Push-Up’ Christmas Challenge That Builds Muscle With No Kit
This workout is disarmingly simple, so we’ll keep the brief, brief. At-home bodyweight workouts often tend to take the form of high-intensity, high-rep circuits that see you dancing around your living room getting a sweat on. Not ideal when your belly is 80% cheese...
Bayer Pakistan continues its women’s health focus by launching new medication to treat endometriosis
Aligned with “Health for All, Hunger for None,” Bayer expands access to endometriosis treatment for millions of women Bayer Pakistan’s Pharmaceutical Division celebrated the commercial launch of a new product that adds to its women’s healthcare portfolio: an...
An Argument for Straight Razor Shaving
FOR A LONG time, I saw straight razors more as weapons than as grooming tools. Maybe it was Sweeney Todd, maybe it was the ear-cutting scene from Reservoir Dogs, but these nifty blades always seemed more likely to slice skin than shave hair. That impression isn’t...
The Best Quarter-Zip Sweaters to Gift, According to Style Editors
Tim Kohut is the Deals and Trends Editor for Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health, Best Products, and Runner’s World. He has extensive product review and gear coverage expertise, particularly in tech, home, auto, and health. Tim was previously the Deputy Commerce...
Is Banana Water the Next Big Sports Drink? Let’s Peel Back the Hype.
Banana water is a new product being marketed as an alternative sports drink. Registered dietitians say banana water can offer people a creative way to stay hydrated. There are concerns of missing nutrients in banana water that would normally be found in traditional...
Former Fiesta Mall site to house women’s health and sports campus
A new women’s health hub will be among the first projects developed in Mesa’s new Palo District. The city designated the former Fiesta Mall site as a theme park district last month. The project includes a women’s sports center that developers say will support...
Women’s Medical Center Begins Transition to Gynecology-Only Model While Continuing Obstetric Care Through May
Women’s Medical Center is entering a new chapter in patient care, shifting to a gynecology-only model while continuing to safely deliver babies for all current obstetric patients through May of next year. The change is designed to expand access to...
