Black women founders offer health tech solutions to combat Black maternal mortality
When Black people receive maternal care, they are often not treated the same as white people. In 2016, when Simmone Taitt had her first pregnancy loss, she was very well insured, had a high-paying job as a tech executive, and had access to one of the top OB-GYNs in...
Column: Democrats show that they’re no better than Trump in allowing politics to interfere with science
Anyone who cares about the importance of science in the making of government policy had to be deeply dispirited by the hearing into the origins of COVID-19 staged by a Republican-led House subcommittee on May 1. The sole witness at the hearing, and its target, was...
I’m a beauty pro & my anti ageing tips will knock 16 years from you – they’re free and even Kim K does it
A BEAUTY professional has revealed his anti-ageing tips which won’t break the bank. With just a few simple steps, Mike Kocsis believes his techniques could knock up to 16 years off the ageing clock. Kim Kardashian is a fan of some super cheap beauty hacks which...
‘The Price of Beauty:’ Americans’ mental health impacted by pursuit of beauty
Americans’ obsession with their appearance is growing, and experts worry about the toll its taking on the country’s mental health. “We are putting more time, effort, energy, resources into how we look, regardless of age, really than ever before. It’s kind...
Brenda Edwards’ grim health update as she’s forced to seek medical help over eye condition
Loose Women star Brenda Edwards has issued an update about her eye infection after sparking concerns on the show this week. The 55-year-old returned to her seat on the panel on Monday with her fellow co-stars Charlene White, Coleen Nolan and Judi Love and immediately...
Do You Need Antibiotics? What to Know About Uses and Resistance – The …
Q: I was prescribed a yearlong course of antibiotics to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections. Should I be worried about antimicrobial resistance? Whenever you take antibiotics, no matter the dose or duration, there is a risk of developing resistance, said Dr....
Virtual meetings don’t have to hurt — here’s how to improve your eye health
While remote work may mean sweatpants and mid-afternoon naps, it also means being hooked to your computer screen for most of the day — and our eyes are paying the price. According to health insurance company VSP Vision, workers begin experiencing eye strain just 27...
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History The unmet need for accessible and affordable oral health services in rural North Carolina is overwhelming. For more than two decades, Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. has recognized and accepted the challenge to include dental care and treatment in its...
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Dental hygiene 2024 graduate aims to build confidence through …
The work of cleaning teeth, Natalie Cordeiro believes, is a transformative experience for the patient and the dental hygienist performing the work. “I saw a patient who had severe dental anxiety. I was able to talk to her about where it came from and console her,” she...
Best Dentists Near Me in Fresno, California | Delta Dental
DentaQual® dentist quality ratings are provided by an independent company, P&R Dental Strategies. DentaQual® is P&R Dental Strategies’ objective, claims-based rating system that compares individual dentists against their peers in the same geographic area...
Join Senator Addabbo for an eye-opening event on vision health in Glendale
Senator Joseph Addabbo Photo courtesy of the Office of Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., will bring awareness of vision and eye health...
New Center for Eye health to relieve patients at PomGen.
The Papua New Guinea Center for Eye Health launch today will help relieve eye patients from Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH), Chief executive officer for PMGH Dr. Paki Molumi said. Dr. Molumi pointed out that the eye care consultation clinic provided at POMGEN is...
Graystone Eye names new CEO for Hickory
HICKORY — Graystone Eye, a leading ophthalmic practice serving the community since 1969, announced Andrew Tate as its new chief executive officer, effective May 13. Tate succeeds Sheree Watson, who retired earlier this month. Tate Following a national search that...
AI technology pushes ahead in health care amid nurses’ concerns
Nurses from Kaiser Permanente took to San Francisco’s streets last month to protest the increasing threat of artificial intelligence in hospital settings. Now, those nurses are doubling down on their concerns, citing risks to their jobs and the quality of patient...
CT lawmakers criticize OHS for CT health care reform bill failure
Legislative leaders took aim at the state’s Office of Health Strategy and its director, Deidre Gifford, Wednesday morning as the midnight session deadline loomed and it became clear some hospital oversight reforms raised by the executive branch would not get a vote....
Hampton Roads Workforce Council launches partnership to boost region’s pool of health care workers
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council aims to tackle health care staffing shortages through a new partnership funded by multiple grant partners. On April 29, the council officially launched the Hampton Roads Partnership for Health Sciences — a collaboration of...
Readers Write: Pro-Palestinian protests, health care coverage, teaching history
Opinion editor’s note: Star Tribune Opinion publishes letters from readers online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• Gillian Rath in her May 7 commentary, “Why we protested at the University of Minnesota,” takes the most recent...
Slain nurse’s husband sues health care company, alleging it ignored employees’ safety concerns
The husband of a Connecticut visiting nurse who was killed during an appointment with a convicted rapist filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday, alleging her employer repeatedly ignored workers’ safety concerns about treating dangerous patients. Ronald Grayson sued...
Real World Economics: Time to overhaul health care sector
Edward Lotterman Sometimes bad events have positive side effects. Here’s hoping that proves true for customers of UnitedHealth Group, where a ransomware hack at a subsidiary compromised health care data of perhaps a third of all Americans. Its CEO, Andrew Witty,...
New York fares high on state health equity scorecard, but disparities remain for residents of color
New York State has less severe racial and ethnic health inequities than other mid-Atlantic states, yet even so, a new analysis shows stark disparities for Black residents in access to care, the quality of care they receive and health outcomes. The report, released...
TTUHSC hosts ceremonies for newest health care graduates
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Texas Tech Health El Paso is hosting commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 4 for its newest graduates in health care of the Hunt School of Nursing and the Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The Hunt School of Nursing ceremony...
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...
The truth behind women’s health
May is the perfect time of year for many things from planting flowers to spring cleaning, but it’s also a great time to pause and think about your health, because May is National Women’s Health Month. Do you know about the truth behind women’s health? Faye Geroche,...
Amazon Prime Members Can Score This Top-Rated Robot Vacuum And Mop For Nearly 50% Off Today
Having a robot vacuum and mop sounds like a dream. Or at least next best thing to having someone clean your house for you. But robot vacuum and mop combos tend to cost a lot, making it out of reach for most people. Well, if you have Amazon Prime, that’s about to...
Please Enjoy These Lululemon Memorial Day Finds From The “We Made Too Much” Section
Under $30 Lululemon Align Asymmetrical Bra Now 50% OffCredit: Lululemon At $29, this one-shouldered bra is a steal right now. It’s perfect for low-impact exercises, like yoga, but stylish enough to wear as a casual crop top. And while it’s made of Lycra to...
Meet Joan Vassos: Everything To Know About The New ‘Golden Bachelorette’s Age, Job, Family, And More
Fans of The Golden Bachelor have been waiting for months to learn who will be the first-ever Golden Bachelorette. Now, we finally have an answer: Joan Vassos, 61, will be looking for love. On May 14, ABC announced that the fan favorite would be the lead via a sexy...
What It’s Like to Be Asian in Fitness Today
THEY ARE MARTIAL artists. They are numbers-crunchers. And they are always Jeremy Lin and Bruce Lee. Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in fitness and sport know these stereotypes, and teeter between embracing them and shattering them. To be Asian-American in...
How Declan Rice’s Superhuman Mobility Almost Cost Him His Career
When it comes to winning the ball back from opponents, Declan Rice, our June cover star – pick up the issue Tuesday or get early access by signing up to the MH Squad – appears to have an almost superhuman ability. It’s a skill he confirms is one of his biggest assets,...
Kristin Davis, 59, Films ‘And Just Like That’ For The First Time Since Dissolving Her Facial Fillers
Kristin Davis has been outspoken about all the talk regarding her face on And Just Like That. And she’s been pretty clear that she’s not impressed that people have opinions on what she looks like with facial fillers. Now, she’s filming And Just Like That without...
Jacob Anderson Always Wants More Chaos
GROWING UP, ACTOR Jacob Anderson’s only cultural touchstone for bloodsucking monsters was Blade—and The Count from Sesame Street. Both were prominent in the culture while he was growing up; the first is a film based on a Marvel Comic about a half-vampire monster...
New Research Says Social Media Could Have a Positive Influence on Our Fitness
Social media is often painted as the villain when it comes to our health. And with countless Reels filling up our feeds with dubious and unregulated health advice, it comes as no surprise. On the other hand, many in the fitness space find their social media feeds a...
The November Election And Women’s Health With Nurx’s Caroline Hofmann
From birth control pills to abortion pills, Alabama’s Supreme Court ruling to President Biden’s Executive Action, women’s health has experienced a whirlwind of attention, challenges, and successes in just the first few months of this year alone. The remaining months...