OHSU, Legacy Health systems announce agreement to merge into OHSU Health
Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health systems signed a binding, definite agreement to merge into OHSU Health, the two health systems announced Thursday. The Portland-based systems announced plans to merge last summer but a binding agreement hasn’t...
New President Named for Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
Norm Hubbard // Photo courtesy of MSU Norm Hubbard, senior associate vice president for MSU Health Sciences, has been named as the next president of Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences. As part of the announcement, Hubbard will maintain his...
Get Your Beauty Sleep Under The Stars With Slip’s Latest Launch
Sleeping under the stars has always been a romantic notion. But now Slip is making that an easily accessible reality in a fun way—you can snooze under your astrological star—and get your beauty sleep. The Australian brand is launching The Zodiac Collection, offering...
Business leaders predict the future of Chattanooga’s beauty and wellness industry
Feeling and looking good isn’t just vanity. It’s an investment in our overall well-being and confidence. And that all ties into the quality of work we do each day. In Chattanooga, the health and wellness industry has been on the rise for years. For many, prioritizing...
Eye health risks during heatwaves
Eye health risks during heatwaves We use cookies for analytics, advertising and to improve our site. You agree to our use of cookies by continuing to use our site. To know more, see our Cookie Policy and Cookie...
Dental experts share 3 of the worst foods for your teeth
Dental experts share 3 of the worst foods for your teeth – CBS News Watch CBS News Are you aware of the impact food has on your dental health? Dental experts share some tips on food to be aware of and how to protect your teeth from damage. View CBS News In Be...
Hidden Health Dangers Uncovered by an Eye Exam
Last month, I attended a conference for physicians presented by Dr. Jesse Berry, an associate professor of ophthalmology at USC and the director of the Ocular Oncology and the Retinoblastoma Programs at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, who reminded us how important...
Tips for Relieving Eye Strain from Screen Time
In today’s digital age, screen usage has become an indispensable part of our daily lives. From working on computers and scrolling through smartphones to watching television and playing video games, our eyes are constantly exposed to screens. This prevalent screen...
2nd person working with cows in Michigan got bird flu, health officials say
Another Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu, the third human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows, health officials said Thursday. The patient reported a cough and eye discomfort, unlike the other two workers, who had only eye...
With Public Health In Mind | Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Many people quickly realize their inclination to health care, yet it often takes much longer to figure out their exact path. The same held true for Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry Mary Beth Giacona, who was drawn to pre-med as early as in high school,...
Merck to Acquire EyeBio for Up to $3B, Re-Entering Eye Drug Space
Merck & Co. has agreed to acquire EyeBiotech (EyeBio) for up to $3 billion, the companies said today, in a deal that will return the buyer to the eye drug development segment it vacated about a decade ago. Based in London, EyeBio has developed a pipeline of...
An Optometrist Explains: The Aging Eye – Common Changes and Conditions
In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Ansel Johnson sheds light on the most common eye conditions that affect us all – cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and myopia. But what’s even more critical is understanding how these conditions disproportionately impact...
3 of the worst foods for your teeth and how to prevent damage …
Candy is not great for your teeth, but it’s not the only thing to be mindful of for better oral health. “It’s not just obvious sugary treats that pose a risk to teeth,” registered dental hygienist Whitney DiFoggio told CBS News....
Dental implants: What you need to know | Northwell Health
While most people start their adult life with a full set of teeth — a number that ranges between 28 and 32 depending on the presence of wisdom teeth — more than two-thirds of Americans will have lost at least one tooth by age 44. Fortunately, there are several...
MOUNTAIN STATES POLICY CENTER: Health insurance mandates increase the cost of health care
Stark (COURTESY PHOTO) Americans view health insurance much differently than other types of insurance. When a person says that they have great health insurance, what they really mean is that their insurance covers a whole host of medical problems – eye wear, dental,...
Our health care workers are suffering from more than burnout
Doctors, nurses, and other health care workers in Massachusetts must be suffering from burnout. How could they not be? Our state’s emergency departments are overflowing. Primary care specialists are inundated with requests from patients. An exodus of nurses from the...
Nearly 1,000 UI Health Care volunteers help keep things running smoothly in Johnson County
Mary Jo Meiners often retreats to her basement workroom in her North Liberty home, where she sews “port pillows” for children and adult cancer patients at the University of Iowa Health Care. If you are as clueless as I am, you might be unfamiliar with that term....
EU approves $1.5B joint hydrogen project, $1.1B joint health care project
‘Making Money’ host Charles Payne explains the connection between the global climate agenda and rising cocoa prices. EU competition regulators on Tuesday approved a $1.52 billion joint hydrogen project funded by seven EU countries and a separate $1.1...
‘People are just much more willing to fight’: More health care workers in Clark County push to unionize
Unionization efforts across the health care field continue to increase in Clark County and beyond as workers steadily organize to secure more workplace protections. Health care workers say they hope to secure better working conditions, pay equity, safe staffing and...
KFF HEALTH NEWS: High price of popular diabetes drugs deprives low-income people of effective treatment
For the past year and a half, Tandra Cooper Harris and her husband, Marcus, who both have diabetes, have struggled to fill their prescriptions for the medications they need to control their blood sugar. Without Ozempic or a similar drug, Cooper Harris suffers...
Aid groups are flying Gaza children to US for health care. Boy, 12, lands in St. Louis.
Lina Warrad, a volunteer with Heal Palestine, greets Hadi Zaqout, 12, as he arrives at St. Louis Lambert International Airport on Monday, May 20, 2024 as volunteer Linda Badran looks on. Nassim Benchaabane, Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS — A dozen people stood waiting...
High cost of long-term care: Few prepared to cover long-term health care costs
PORTLAND — While many Americans will need long-term care as they get older, few are prepared to pay for it. Medicare, which provides Americans over the age 65 with health insurance, doesn’t cover most long-term care services. And Medicaid — the primary safety...
Aid groups are flying Gaza children to U.S. for health care. Boy, 12, lands in St. Louis.
Lina Warrad, a volunteer with Heal Palestine, greets Hadi Zaqout, 12, as he arrives at St. Louis Lambert International Airport on Monday, May 20, 2024 as volunteers Linda Badran looks on. Nassim Benchaabane, Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS — A dozen people stood waiting...
As Pritzker, Dems hash out state budget, lawmakers tackle health care, abortion protections and digital IDs
SPRINGFIELD — As Democratic leaders hashed out a state budget behind closed doors this week, lawmakers advanced bills aimed at streamlining health insurance access, investing in quantum computing and bolstering Illinois’ status as a haven for abortion. They also paved...
Stephanie Grace: Once more, Louisiana lawmakers put a chill on women’s health care
I don’t pay much attention to crime stories in far-off states — there’s plenty of that in Louisiana to keep us all occupied — but an article from The Boston Globe last week caught my eye. A Massachusetts man was arrested for slipping his pregnant girlfriend...
The 5 Best Electrolyte Powders, Tested by Registered Dietitians
Experts and testers we consulted with say LMNT is a serious electrolyte supplement, providing 1,000 milligrams of sodium in each pack. With this much salt, you can expect the flavor to be, well, salty. After a 10-mile run or a hard, sweaty bike ride, we appreciated...
NACDS unveils digital campaign spotlighting pharmacies’ commitment to Women’s Health Month
In recognition of Women’s Health Month, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has released a series of digital content showcasing NACDS member pharmacies’ efforts to advance women’s health and to encourage women of all ages to prioritize their physical, mental...
Check Your Health- When to See a Women’s Health Provider
“Let’s face it. Being a girl can be rough. From raging hormones pre-puberty — all the way through hot flashes and night sweats in the 50’s — good old Mother Nature can sure throw a lot of curve balls along the way, said Kim McCulloch, an OB/GYN at...
Gain Size and Strength Using Just Dumbbells with Our Three-Day Plan
Welcome to the Men’s Health Dumbbell Club, your weekly plan for a fitter, stronger body, using just two dumbbells. Your weekly dose of dumbbell goodness drops every Monday, with workouts lasting from 20-40 minutes and designed to add lean muscle, build fitness and...
FoxConn turns attention to women’s health
Staff photo / Dan Pompili Denise Huemme, center, in pink shirt, stands with some of her FoxConn Ohio coworkers in front of the Steward Health mobile mammography center Thursday at FoxConn Ohio’s annual Women’s Health Day event. LORDSTOWN — Denise Huemme was 35 when...
The 8 Best Bulking Foods, According to Dietitians
1 Bananas Floortje//Getty Images Long appreciates that bananas are a calorie-dense ‘quick carb’ to help fuel your muscles to increase power potential. “Bananas also provide potassium, which is an electrolyte for optimal muscle function,” she says. 2 Sweet...
Foxconn hosts Women’s Health Day at Lordstown facility
NTSB investigate cut gas line in Youngstown building … 2 hours ago Youngstown demolition crew worked diligently to find … 2 hours ago Tenants reunite after Youngstown explosion that left … 2 hours ago South Range bound for the state championship game 3...
30 Delicious Breakfasts With 30 Grams of Protein
YEAH, SURE, BREAKFAST is the most important meal of the day. But if that breakfast is just a crumbly cereal bar and a banana, how important is it, really? What makes breakfast really important isn’t just that you’re eating it—it’s what you’re...
We Found the Best Portable Soccer Goals That Actually Stay in Place
Best Portable Soccer Goal Overall Bownet Portable Soccer Cons Expensive if not being used frequently Those looking for larger goals need to check out Bownet. Its 12 by 6 foot goal is similar in price to the Kwik Goal we rank below, but the biggest difference between...
