Can Dogs, Cats and Other Pets Truly Improve Your Health?
September 16, 2025 4 min read Pets can improve your health—but only if you have a strong relationship with the animals By Lydia Denworth edited by Josh Fischman This article was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific...
NIH grant cuts throw science into a ‘downward spiral,’ researchers and advocates say
A view of the National Institutes of Health campus in Bethesda, Maryland, looking south beyond the Stokes Labs (Building 50) and Natcher Building (center) to the reflective façade of the National Library of Medicine (upper right). (Photo by National Institutes of...
Decoding the top 4 trending ‘beauty foods’ — which ones actually work and red flags to look for
Eating your skin care? It works — if you’re savvy about it. “Skin thrives on nourishment. A routine rich in skin-loving nutrients like antioxidants, healthy fats and phytonutrients can be more effective than topical treatments,” Serena Poon, a certified...
A Peek Inside Paris Hilton’s Beauty Routine at the “Sliving Spa”
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Oral Health – The Nutrition Source
“There is no health without oral health.” You may have heard this statement but what does it mean? The health of our mouth, or oral health, is more important than many of us may realize. It is a key indicator of overall health, which is essential to our well-being and...
Metropolitan Health, AMS partner to enhance eye care access
In South Africa, where a staggering 80% of the population relies on public healthcare, the issue of eye health often goes unnoticed. With the majority of eye care professionals operating in the private sector, accessible eye care remains a privilege for the remaining...
Health access program is a lifeline for Fresno’s Punjabi residents. Will the model grow?
All Nirmal Singh and his wife, Daljit Kaur, wanted were a few groceries from Walmart. But as the older couple drove in circles around the suddenly unfamiliar streets of Fresno, Singh feared they’d be spending the night in their car. Singh, 72, had struggled with bad...
New UCSF Mission Bay facility a blueprint for rest of health system
UCSF patients will have access to a brand-new facility Tuesday on the system’s expansive Mission Bay campus, which officials say will make it easier to get primary- and specialty-care appointments. “There is a tremendous need for access to our primary care and...
What to Know About Updated COVID Vaccines for 2024–25 | Johns Hopkins …
Amid an unexpectedly large surge of summer COVID infections in the U.S., and with the fall/winter virus season around the corner, updated COVID vaccines have arrived. COVID vaccines are one of the best and safest ways to protect against severe illness and...
AZDHS | Oral Health – Arizona Department of Health Services
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Good and fatty: What are the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids?
Sponsored Content This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. Popular for their role in heart and vascular health, omega-3 fatty acids are also recognized for their part in supporting whole-body wellness, including brain function and mood, reducing inflammation...
5 Sneaky Signs Your Child Needs An Eye Checkup
Eye health is critical. Especially for young kids who are just beginning to come into their own. Unfortunately, many kinds of vision problems – especially those among young ones – can be easily overlooked. Among Black children, it’s even more common. According...
A baby evacuated from Gaza lost an eye and most of his family in the war
CAIRO (AP) — When Mostafa Qadoura was a week old, an Israeli strike on his home in the Gaza Strip last October launched him and his crib into the air, sent shrapnel into his right eye that damaged it beyond repair and killed one of his brothers. Mostafa was evacuated...
General & Cosmetic Dentist in Brunswick, ME | Brunswick Dental Health …
For more than 45 years, Brunswick Dental Health Associates in Brunswick, ME has provided a range of state-of-the-art services for patients of all ages. From our in-house lab, providing same-day CEREC® crowns and veneers to gum disease laser therapy, we utilize...
New Heartland Institute Report: The 2024 American Health Care Plan (State Solutions)
In this paper, The Heartland Institute outlines reforms from which all states could benefit, several of which some states have already begun to implement. As the laboratories of democracy, states can provide 50 different solutions for the many challenges we face –...
Trump will crush access to affordable health care. New Yorkers deserve better
This month, we celebrate the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act — a game-changer for New Yorkers. Through the IRA, House Democrats and the Biden-Harris administration have lowered health care costs for tens of millions of people. However, MAGA...
AARP Fights for Better Health Care at Home
A growing number of Americans are opting to age in their homes, as opposed to institutional settings like nursing homes. So, it seems logical that the number of home health visits in America would also be increasing. But utilization of Medicare’s home health services...
How AI Could Help Reduce Inequities in Health Care
The number of AI tools in health care is growing. They hold the promise to help health systems address many of the causes of inequities in health care. This article reviews some of the new tools and explains how they hold great potential for tackling the seemingly...
At UVA Health, a Comprehensive Approach to Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is difficult to manage. The neurological condition, which causes uncontrollable movements and difficulty with balance, coordination and speech, requires a huge range of care and specialists – neurologists, physical and speech therapists,...
Overdose Prevention Centers Are Health Care: Treat Them as Such
Nearly 300 people across the country die of a drug overdose every day. This amounts to more than 107,000 people over the course of a year, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many die because they were alone and out of...
McLaren Health Care systems restored after weeks of disruption from ransomware attack
McLaren Health Care said its technology platforms have been fully restored following an Aug. 5 ransomware attack that disrupted operations at all 13 of its hospitals, surgery, infusion and imaging centers, along with its network of 113,000 medical providers throughout...
GE HealthCare Showcases Latest AI-Enhanced Cardiology Solutions to Enable Real-Time Cardiac Imaging and Assessments at the Point of Care at ESC 2024
CHICAGO, August 26, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) announced the CE marks of its Vscan Air™ SL wireless handheld ultrasound system with Caption AI™ (Vscan Air SL with Caption AI), an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven software...
How does women’s health care in Illinois compare to other US states? See new report
Illinois recently ranked 22nd in the 2024 State Scorecard on Women’s Health and Reproductive Care, according to a July report from the Commonwealth Fund, a private, nonpartisan organization that focuses on equitable health care. The Commonwealth Fund ranked all 50...
Pregnancy care faces major gaps in New York State. Could Medicaid plan help?
The University at Buffalo and Oishei Children’s Hospital are set to play a major role in a study that aims to curb hypertension and improve mental health in postpartum women. States are competing for millions of dollars in new federal funding aimed at improving...
The 6 Pieces of Gear Chris Bumstead Can’t Live Without
Charles Thorp is the Fitness and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health, where he shares the best product recommendations in gym equipment, recovery tools, supplements, and more. Following an early life in athletics, Charles became a NASM-certified trainer and began writing...
7 Major Health Benefits From Walking That Can Improve Your Life
The following is an edited and condensed excerpt of Born to Walk: The Broken Promises of the Running Boom and How to Slow Down and Get Healthy—One Step at a Time. RUNNING IS MORE popular than ever—but let’s set endurance performance goals aside for a moment and...
The Shape Up: The Best July Releases in Men’s Grooming
Now this is a deodorant after my own heart. To honor the 100th anniversary of Noël Coward’s Hay Fever, AKT launched a limited edition deodorant balm inspired by the influential comedy of manners. The scent of this balm aims to capture the essence of the English...
Reimagining women’s health is a global imperative
Ru Cheng, director Women’s Health Innovation, Gates Foundation, Seattle, Washington, USA ru.cheng{at}gatesfoundation.org The choices and investments we make to advance women’s health now will define our shared health and prosperity in the future Imagine a world where...
Eddie Hall on the Health Scare That Made Him Quit Strongman: ‘Every Night Was a Lottery’
‘If you lined up all 70 million people in the UK,’ Eddie Hall’s doctor told him, ‘I’d pick you as the most likely person to have a heart attack and a stroke right now.’ Hall revealed the stark medical advice he received on a recent episode of the Men’s Health Podcast....
Our Favorite Protein Bar Flavors That Don’t Taste Like Cardboard
When hunger pangs strike on the go, this the go-to bar for Jamie Prokell, creative director at Men’s Health and Women’s Health. “The Cadance Core PB&J Bar tastes amazing, hitting all the right notes,” he says. “It’s sweet and savory...
You Might Burn Fewer Calories Than You Think. This Is the Best Way to Figure It Out
YOU BURN CALORIES all day long as your body carries out its normal functions, like breathing and digestion. Physical activity, whether it’s a workout or running errands, can increase the burn. All of this contributes to your total daily energy expenditure, or TDEE....
Streeting orders LGBT+ health review despite axing women’s target
Wes Streeting has ordered an LGBT+ health review despite previously axing a key women’s health target. For the first time, the NHS will conduct a six-month review of its “unequal” treatment of LGBT+ patients. Recommendations on improving the experiences of people who...
Local and state leaders at Bradford summit consider ways to preserve declining rural health care
State and local leaders met at a rural health care summit last week at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford to discuss the challenges health care providers face and possible solutions. Several hospitals in north central Pennsylvania have closed their labor and...
What to Know About CTE, the Brain Condition Linked to Football and the Manhattan Shooting
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as CTE, is back in the news after a former high school football player opened fire in a Manhattan office tower on Monday, killing four people. Gunman Shane Tamura carried a three-page note in his wallet alleging that he...
