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...
UAA taps veteran Alaska medical professional as new College of Health dean
An Alaska and Arctic health veteran has been selected to head the College of Health at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Dr. Jay Butler, who is a nationally recognized expert in infectious diseases, will start his UAA position on Dec. 28, the university announced on...
Vogue Ukraine presents its tenth print issue and introduces a Specialised Edition on health and beauty for the first time
The editorial team of Vogue Ukraine presents the tenth print issue since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The summer collection edition is published with the subtitle “Soft Power” and is dedicated to the big and small things that help find...
Top Beauty & Wellness Hacks For Busy Professionals
Image Credit: Pexels In the digital world of the 2020s, it can seem impossible to find techniques for improving appearance and enhancing wellness. Fortunately, there are several useful hacks that busy professionals everywhere can employ to help look and feel better....
Vitamin helps prevent cataracts and maintain eye health
Many people have never heard of lutein, yet it has a notable presence in vegetables, fruits, and even egg yolks. This pigmented compound offers multiple health advantages, particularly for vision, though it can play a role in other areas of the body too. Dr. Karen...
Mail-order Eyeglasses
It’s easy to buy things online: diapers, groceries, shoes, even medicine. But what if you need eyeglasses? You’ll probably save time and maybe some money. But what about the quality, style, and fit? The exact way you order glasses online depends on the...
The bad side of good cholesterol: How it can cause this shocking health condition
Good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) has earned a flawless reputation over the years, with doctors recommending it for boosting heart health, and several research studies demonstrating its benefits in reducing inflammation, protecting cells and tissues...
I struggled with moments of dizziness and exhaustion – when doctors spotted a bloodshot eye they gave me weeks to live
WHEN Harriet Annabelle Ward started feeling dizzy and tired at times, she put it down to stress. The 51-year-old mum had even been examined once in hospital years earlier, but medics found nothing suspicious. Harriet Annabelle Ward put her dizziness and...
Seven subtle signs of eye cancer you should never ignore, according to expert
Sore eyes are often dismissed as a result of too much screen time or general fatigue, but they could be a warning sign of a potentially deadly cancer. According to Cancer Research UK, around 880 people in the UK are diagnosed with ocular cancer each year, with...
Dr Agarwals Health Care IPO: Shares of eye care firm list at 1% discount
Dr Agarwals’ ₹3,027 cr IPO booked 1.49 times The ₹3,027.26 crore IPO of Dr Agarwals Health Care, which was a combination of fresh issue worth ₹300 crore and offer for sale of 6.78 crore shares amounting to ₹2,727.26 crore, received subdued response from investors. The...
Charleston nonprofit brings eye exams, new glasses to Lowcountry students in need
NORTH CHARLESTON — Inside the colorful van parked outside Midland Park Primary School, 5-year-old Marivaleria Hernandez Bautista must confront a question she has never faced before. “I want the purple glasses,” she said in a quiet, mouse-like voice....
Charleston nonprofit brings eye exams and new glasses to Lowcountry students in need
NORTH CHARLESTON — Inside the colorful van parked outside Midland Park Primary School, 5-year-old Marivaleria Hernandez Bautista must confront a question she has never faced before. “I want the purple glasses,” she said in a quiet, mouse-like voice....
What Is a Corneal Abrasion?
A corneal abrasion is a scratch on your eye. It can happen in an instant — such as when you poke your eye or something (like dirt or sand) gets trapped under your eyelid. Your eye hurts, and even if you can keep it shut, it doesn’t ease the discomfort. Light can...
The incredible health benefits of DHA you didn’t know about
Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is an omega-3 fatty acid that stands out among the essential nutrients your body needs for optimal health. Known for its critical role in brain function, heart health, and eye health, DHA is vital for several body systems. Unlike other...
3 Top Takeaways from Health Care 2025 Forecasts
Three things are certain in this world: death, taxes and health care predictions for 2025. Each year we review a slew of health care outlooks and, after sifting through them, here are a few of the more interesting hypotheses. 1 | Address workforce challenges and...
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...
Is It Time to Ditch the Egg White Omelette? New Study Found This Nutrient in Egg Yolk Slows Brain Aging.
YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD egg whites are the healthiest way to eat eggs. Yet there is an argument to be made about eating the whole egg. And yes, we’re talking about the yolk. Inside the yellow core of a sunny side up egg lies a treasure trove of nutrients....
We Tried the Famous Tom Cruise Cake. Here’s The Verdict.
IF THERE’S ONE thing I like to do in the month of December, it’s watch movies. Granted, “watching movies” is more or less my favorite thing to do at any point in any given year. But in December, the energy shifts. We’ve got new releases...
At Whitman-Walker Health… Women’s Health Matters.
At Whitman-Walker Health, we believe all health care is important, and in fact, indispensable. Today, we want to specifically focus on how women’s health is essential—because when women thrive communities thrive, too. Why Women’s Health Matters Let’s face it. While...
Is Testosterone the Overlooked Hormone in Women’s Energy, Mood, and Longevity?
Most women grow up hearing about estrogen and progesterone like they’re the only two hormones steering the ship. Testosterone, meanwhile, has long been viewed as something that belongs to men, gyms, and the occasional bodybuilding subreddit. Yet women make it, need...
RFK Jr. Wants You to Do Pullups While You Wait for Your Next Flight
ROBERT F. KENNEDY Jr is at it again, performing pullups in public. This time in the middle of Reagan National Airport. The spectacle happened soon after the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary announced the “Make Travel Family Friendly Again” campaign with U.S....
The Race to Find Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Patients Faster
Dave Runkel went to his primary care physician with a problem: the 36-year-old engineer was passing blood. He was a Navy vet living in South Carolina with a career that required frequent overseas travel. His wife also worked full-time, and together they were raising...
Menopause and Age Increase Women’s Risks for Diabetes, CVD
TORONTO — As women age, they face several health risks related to the menopause transition. Treating these risk factors, which include obesity and high blood pressure, can reduce the risks for diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and other health problems. These...
17 Best Healthy Snacks on Amazon, According to Editors and Nutritionists
Lauren Keary is a NASM-certified nutrition coach and fitness/nutrition writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is an ex-collegiate rower, and received her M.A. in magazine journalism and B.A. in literary journalism. She has nearly a decade of professional...
New Research Found Coffee Adds 5 Years to Your Life. But Here’s Exactly How Much You Need to Drink.
Telomeres, the protective end caps on DNA, naturally shorten over time and is often used as a sign of biological aging and longevity. Scientists have found a link between three to four cups of coffee and having telomere lengths similar to people 5 years younger. The...
Mack Weldon 18-Hour Boxer Brief Review: A Great Offseason Underwear Option
UNDERWEAR SITS CLOSER to me more than anything in my closet, so I can’t just put on any pair and hope for the best. Plus, it’s the article of clothing that’s in constant contact with the most sensitive real estate on my body: the crown jewels. A bad fit can send...
