Science, Technology and Society program hosts health care and civil liberties lecture
Even with federal health care policies in flux under President Donald Trump’s administration, the Affordable Care Act’s accessible treatment protections remain in place. For doctors, administrators and patients, the challenge lies in how to put those rights into...
An Evening for Healers: Fundraising for LSU Health Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — LSU Health Sciences Foundation‘s signature fundraising event, An Evening for Healers, takes place on September 11 at 6 p.m. at the Shreveport Convention Center. The event raises funds for LSU Health Shreveport. As the only academic...
6 years of growth, innovation and wellness
Six years ago, Maricopa Wellness Center opened its doors with a clear mission: to elevate health and wellness in our community through advanced, patient-centered care. What started as a small vision and a single laser device has grown into a thriving, award-winning...
The Metro: The impact of unrealistic beauty standards on women’s mental health
Tia Graham is a reporter and Weekend Edition Host for 101.9 WDET. She graduated from Michigan State University where she had the unique privilege of covering former President Barack Obama and his trip to Lansing in 2014. View all posts Cary Junior II is an audio...
The Association of Vitamin D Levels and Dental Caries in Older … – PubMed
Introduction: Most research examining vitamin D and dental caries focuses on children and younger adults. This study investigated the association between vitamin D levels and dental caries in older adults using data from the United States National Health and Nutrition...
Jasmine Bhasin’s Eye Health Warning
Proper lens hygiene and routine eye exams are crucial to avoid eye problems, experts say, noting TV actress Jasmine Bhasin’s corneal damage (1✔ ✔Trusted SourceJasmine Bhasin Recovers From Corneal Damage: ‘Finally Free From Eye Patch’ Go to source )....
Autopsy shows Sonya Massey was killed by a gunshot under her eye
An autopsy report released Friday by Sangamon County officials shows Springfield resident Sonya Massey was killed by a gunshot wound just under her left eye. Massey, 36, had called law enforcement to her home to report a possible intruder. Then-Sheriff’s Deputy Sean...
The overlooked health check: Why your child needs an early eye exam
As a parent, ensuring your child’s overall health is paramount. However, one aspect often overlooked is eye health. Dr. Sophia Capo of A B SEE Optometry and Vision Therapy shares valuable insights into common eye coordination issues and emphasizes the importance of...
Lyon College holds groundbreaking in Little Rock for Arkansas’ first …
Lyon College’s new School of Dental Medicine — which will be the first dental school in Arkansas — will not only allow Arkansans interested in dentistry to stay in-state for their education, but also have a significant positive impact on the oral...
7 Best Foods for Healthy Eyes
Certain foods, such as kale and eggs, can help support healthy eyes. Some nutrients good for healthy eyes, like lutein and zeaxanthin, aren’t made in the body and can only be consumed through your diet. Maintaining a well-balanced diet is key to keeping your eyes...
Can Lutein Benefit Your Vision and Eye Health?
Your eyes need a variety of nutrients for optimal health. One key nutrient is lutein, a carotenoid with anti-inflammatory properties. Research shows it can help with a number of eye conditions. Lutein is part of the carotenoid family of antioxidants. Carotenoids are a...
Dr. Frank Barnes Jr. is a visionary in improving optometric health equity
Dr. Frank Barnes Jr. is a beacon of leadership and innovation in the field of optometry. With a career spanning more than four decades, Dr. Barnes has made significant strides in advancing eye care and health equity in the African American community. He received his...
Diabetic Eye Health: 5 Ways to Protect Your Eyesight
Did you know that both type 1 and 2 diabetes can damage your eyes and cause vision loss? That’s right, the primary cause of blindness in adults ages 20-74 is diabetes. Damage can occur for years without symptoms. This makes an optometrist an essential part of your...
Oral Health: The Mouth-Body Connection – WebMD
Years ago, a physician who suspected heart disease would probably not refer the patient to a gum specialist. The same went for diabetes, pregnancy, or just about any other medical condition. Times have changed. The past 5 to 10 years have seen ballooning interest in...
Hinton native helps found Student Association for Rural Health at University of Iowa
Dolly Butz IOWA CITY, Iowa — Geographic isolation is just one of a number of health disparities people living in rural communities face. Hallie Vonk, who will graduate from the University of Iowa with a master’s degree in health administration this month,...
Biden administration will expand health care coverage for immigrants under DACA
The Biden administration has finalized plans to expand government-subsidized health insurance for people brought to the country illegally as children but shielded from deportation under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Immigrants with DACA status...
Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Takes Effect as Doctors Worry Women Will Lose Access to Health Care
(BOCA RATON, Fla.) — Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even know they are pregnant, went into effect Wednesday, and some doctors are concerned that women in the state will no longer have access to needed health care....
Seattle Times’ Mental Health Project wins national reporting award
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. Additional support is provided by City...
West Virginia’s and North Carolina’s transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, a federal appeals court ruled Monday in a case likely headed to the U.S. Supreme...
Scotland’s leader resigns. His government couldn’t agree on climate change, health care.
Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned on April 29, triggering a leadership contest as the governing Scottish National Party seeks to avoid early elections. Mr. Yousaf, whose party has been weakened by a campaign finance scandal and divisions over...
Mental-health professionals explore AI-powered digital therapeutics to treat patients and improve care
Tech Mental-health professionals explore AI-powered digital therapeutics to treat patients and improve care Christine MacIntyre 2024-04-29T14:40:14Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It...
A new California rule tries to hold down your health care costs. Here’s how it works
You won’t notice it right away, but a new California state agency took a major step this week toward reining in the seemingly uncontrollable costs of health care. The Office of Health Care Affordability approved the state’s first cap on health industry spending...
A ‘very coordinated effort to defraud Medicare’ hits home in Nebraska
The Medicare bills were startling — and suspicious. Late last year, officials with Nebraska groups that manage care for seniors began noticing a sharp increase in billings to Medicare for urinary catheters, a relatively inexpensive medical device made for home use....
Israel’s Military Campaign Has Left Gaza’s Medical System Near Collapse
The Israeli military’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza have decimated its health care system in a way that aid groups and international bodies are increasingly calling “systematic.” Before Israel’s invasion of Gaza last year, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Reqeb worked in one of the...
18 Best Golf Essentials on Amazon You Should Add to Cart Now
Now 25% Off Credit: Retailer It’s seriously hard to find a better golf shirt for the value than Under Armour’s Tech Golf Polo. While the $40 price tag is already affordable, you’ll often find the soft, breathable shirt discounted even further on...
Sylvester Stallone Used This 7-Move Arm Workout to Get Jacked for ‘Rambo’
A sixth film in the Rambo franchise is currently in the works, and it’s set to be the first that isn’t starring Sylvester Stallone. Noah Centineo is being tipped to play the titular character in prequel John Rambo, taking over from Stallone, who had...
90 Mins in Sub-Zero Water, 30 Hours Cycling on Ice, Then a Marathon at -30°C — And This is Just One Leg of Spencer Matthews’ Latest Challenge
‘I’m not really a triathlete,’ Spencer Matthews insists. ‘I’m an enthusiast. I’m a sporting enthusiast.’ Which might sound strange coming from a man about to attempt seven full-distance triathlons – one on every continent – in less than a month. But then, Matthews has...
What HIIT Actually Means for Your Workouts
WHETHER YOU’RE A group fitness junkie or just exercising to be healthy and active, you’ve doubtlessly taken on a HIIT workout. It’s one of the catchiest four-letter terms in the entire exercise world, and not to mention one of the most popular plans...
Kid Cudi’s Music Is a Lifeline for Millions. Now He’s Explaining Why He Needs It, Too.
A KID LIKE CUDI needs room to grow. When he left his hometown of Solon, Ohio, for New York City at 20, it was with a quiet promise that he’d only make music that helped people feel less alone. Inspired by Kurt Cobain’s raw honesty and Pink Floyd’s cinematic brooding,...
Hiking Shoes Vs. Hiking Boots, What’s the Difference?
HAVING THE RIGHT footwear might be the most important decision a hiker can make (that, and letting someone know where they’re going). But there’s plenty of debate about which type of footwear is “right” for the trail. Are lightweight, agile hiking shoes better? Or are...
Ellis Genge Gets Brutally Honest About Anger, Class and Proving Everyone Wrong
Roughly three miles west of the centre of Bristol, in a leafy West Country village, sits Bristol Bears High-Performance Centre. It’s a sprawling complex, with facilities that are reportedly the envy of all its Premiership rivals. As you approach the threshold, you’re...
7 Things You Absolutely Need to Know Before Your First ‘Race-Cation’
The first time I told someone I’d been on a “race-cation,” they offered condolences. They thought I meant it was a vacation where I was running around too much between too many different places. Now, everybody’s using a race as an anchor to tie a vacation to. Whether...
Being stalked raises women’s risk of heart disease
Stalking raises the risk of heart disease for women and should be added to risk factors alongside smoking and bad diet, scientists have warned. Harvard University discovered that women who were stalked were 41 per cent more likely to suffer from cardiovascular...
Hoka Deals August 2025: Save Up to 48% On Editor-Tested Running Shoes and Gear
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...
