Politics vs Science: The Future of US Public Health
On this newest episode of Managed Care Cast, we are speaking with Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, dean, Hunterdon Professor of Public Health & Health Equity, and distinguished professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health. Using his expertise in infectious...
What we lose when we politicize public health
I had been anticipating Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearings for weeks. If confirmed as secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services, Kennedy will have 80,000 employees in his charge and be responsible for critical health departments, including...
The 42 best Korean beauty products for glowy skin, according to dermatologists
Korean beauty quick picks The popularity and prevalence of the K-beauty industry and skin care products has been mainstream in the US for years, and the buzz around Korean beauty isn’t getting any quieter. Whether it’s a viral ingredient like snail mucin or a...
The 4 Best Red Light Therapy Devices For Hair Growth, According To A Dermatologist And A Beauty Editor
Weighing just 7 ounces, the LaDuora is shaped like a compact brush that uniquely combines red light therapy and microcurrent with a scalp massage and therapeutic warmth for the ultimate at-home self-care treat. It is fantastic for someone with a low bandwidth for...
Eye hospital collaborates with private firm to develop augmented reality-powered device for those with low vision
Those with low vision issues arising out of diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and TB meningitis, among other conditions, find it challenging to navigate unfamiliar spaces, avoid obstacles, recognise faces or interact in public...
7 ways to take care of your child’s eye health
Maintaining your child’s eye health is crucial to their general growth. Simple measures, such as limiting screen time and scheduling routine eye exams, can guarantee that their vision is healthy and sharp. Early treatment and ensuring few habits can help your...
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...
Women Dominating Enrollments In Health Care Professional Programs
Women now comprise the clear majority of students enrolled in the nation’s post-graduate health care education programs, including those in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and veterinary science. In nursing programs, women have always constituted the majority...
High court backs cities’ tax levies for first-responder retiree health-care benefits
The timing of the ruling provided a holiday gift for the communities, said St. Clair Shores Mayor Kip Walby. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: December 27, 2024 at 8:16 AM...
More Americans believe health care is the government’s responsibility. MAGA is looking to end federal programs
Gustaf Kilander December 27, 2024 at 6:54 AM The highest percentage of Americans in over a decade, 62 percent, now say that it’s the government’s job to make sure that all Americans have access to health care, according to a Gallup poll. In 2013, during the...
This nonprofit winery connects vineyard workers to health care
On a chilly fall morning in southeast Washington, Itzel Cuevas Vásquez stood among rows and rows of grapes. The Blue Mountains lay in the distance. Cuevas Vásquez doled out hot cups of coffee and cinnamon tea to roughly a dozen vineyard workers. Once they had steaming...
‘The disconnect between actual health care and the insurance model is widening’
‘Insurance is what makes US health care prices so high’ David Goldhill at The Washington Post “Trying to force the square peg of insurance into the round hole of health care needs has created a terribly inefficient business,” says David...
Prices for medical care surged in Minnesota. Here’s what the state is trying to do about it.
State Sen. Jim Abeler, R-Anoka, predicted a busy session on health care topics, ranging from the fate of the University of Minnesota hospital to insurance coverage for undocumented immigrants. But he hoped there would be discussion on the use of re-insurance to...
Washington Health Care Authority seeks more funding to expand Medicaid for undocumented adults
The number of undocumented adults seeking Medicaid through Apple Health Expansion is growing. According to the Washington Health Care Authority, more than 10,000 people are eligible but cannot enroll due to limited space. For the state’s 2025-27 biennium budget, the...
Health Care’s Colossus: Inside STAT’s investigations of UnitedHealth
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked extraordinary public interest in the nation’s health insurance industry. Much of the outcry has centered not on the killing itself but on health care executives — who have become symbols of an...
Peer Caregiving In Prisons: A Humane Response To A Growing Health Care Crisis
The U.S. corrections system faces a health care crisis as the population ages rapidly, offering a troubling glimpse into the challenges facing the nation as a whole. By 2050, the U.S. population of older adults is projected to increase from 58 million in 2022 to 82...
Health Care’s Colossus: Inside STAT’s investigation of UnitedHealth
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked extraordinary public interest in the nation’s health insurance industry. Much of the outcry has centered not on the killing itself but on health care executives — who have become symbols of an...
The 40 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Woman in Your Life
Best PJs to Gift Cozy Earth Stretch-Knit Long Sleeve Pajama Set A top pick from the WH editors, these PJs from Cozy Earth are luscious. We’re talking a supreme level of softness and temperature control that’s cool and comfy. Bonus points for looking as...
The 84 Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 (and 3 We Already Love)
Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? MH Illustration Den of Thieves 2 Lionsgate The cult-favorite action heist frenzy from 2018 is back for round 2, but in a totally different (but...
Reports Of Social Media Censoring Women’s Health Searches In The U.S Surface
Instagram and Facebook users around the world, including Australia, have automatically started following President Donald J Trump and JD Vance overnight—and you could be among them without even realising it. Furthermore, reports have also surfaced of topics relating...
The new science of menopause: these emerging therapies could change women’s health
In late 2022, Naomi Busch, a lone physician in her book group, began fielding question after question about menopause. Members of the group had started to experience the hallmark symptoms — hot flushes, poor sleep and mood swings — and wondered what they could do...
5 Best Heated Vests of 2025, Tested By Gear Editors
In our gear tests, we found that most of the cheapest heated vests on the market today aren’t worth the money. To find something decent that we feel comfortable recommending, you’ll usually need to spend more than $100. Venustas’ Heated Vest is right...
8 Best Cold Weather Socks, Tested by Editors
Smartwool has been a go-to brand among Men’s Health staff for years. Many of its best-selling socks rely on a clever blend of Merino wool (already great for all of the reasons we alluded to above) with next-gen synthetics. The result: incredible...
Make 2025 the Year of Hormonal Health
Hormonal health and hormone balancing are all the wellness rage these days, with influencers, health coaches, nutritionists, etc. claiming to specialize in it. With plenty of people offering hot takes, questionable advice, and sketchy products, it’s important to...
Women’s health care gets a transformative boost
Women’s healthcare is experiencing a monumental shift as key players in the medical field come together to address systemic disparities and modern challenges. The Health Lab symposium, a groundbreaking event featuring top publications like Women’s Health,...
These Are the 17 Beard Styles to Bookmark Before Your Next Barber Appointment
Fellas, it’s time to step up your beard game. Whether you’re rocking patchy stubble, a full on Jason Mamoa mane, or something in between, 2025 is all about finding the beard style that makes your face look its best. But here’s the catch: not every style works for...
Gerard Butler’s 15 Best Action Movies That Deserve Your Attention
Scottish expat, failed lawyer, King of the Huns, lord of the vampires, brother of Billy Connolly – Gerard Butler had lived many lives on and off screen before his Hollywood breakthrough in the mid-2000s. Since his explosive entrance to the dudebro canon as the Spartan...
