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North Carolina House votes to make it easier to get ivermectin, reigniting COVID controversy
RALEIGH, N.C. — A drug that gained international attention for its controversial off-label use during the COVID-19 ... Read More
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Environmental Nutrition: Papaya perks!
Papaya is a sweet fruit ripe with vitamins, minerals, and health protecting compounds.
The folklore
The popular tropical treat papaya is native to the warm, humid regions of southern Mexico and Central America. Ancient ...Read more
9/11 health workers rehired after outcry forced Trump to reverse cuts
NEW YORK — Federal workers who help run the health program for Sept. 11 first responders and survivors have been rehired after a bipartisan outcry forced the Trump administration to reverse deep cuts that threatened to ...Read more
Another LA County measles case amid nationwide surge; vaccines urged ahead of summer travel
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County reported another measles case involving a resident or traveler this week, prompting officials to renew their call for all residents to make sure they are up to date on their vaccinations...Read more
What is whole life insurance?
You have a family to protect, a legacy to leave, or both, and you know a life insurance policy can help you do that. But with so many coverage options, it can be hard to choose.
There are two main types of life insurance:...Read more
The best cheap cuts of meat
I’m all about sticking to my budget. Unfortunately, some of my favorite meats are on the expensive side. Tender cuts of beef like tenderloin and filet are delicious, but can get expensive. Even the ever-popular chicken ...Read more
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Pelvic floor during and after pregnancy: What to expect
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m pregnant with my first child, and I’ve heard a lot about pelvic floor changes during pregnancy and childbirth. I’m a bit worried and curious about what to expect. Can you explain these changes ...Read more
New surgery for benign prostate hyperplasia provides long-lasting benefits
Most men over 50 will develop an enlarged prostate. Also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), this bothersome condition makes it hard to urinate and can eventually lead to other problems, such as infections, kidney ...Read more
The Air Up There
Airplane air quality is generally regarded as good, comparable to or better than other indoor environments thanks to high air exchange rates and the use of high-efficiency particulate air filters. But any air traveler ...Read more
‘Strong Grandma’ is record-holding powerlifter at 95
At 95 years old, Catherine Kuehn wasn’t just lifting weights. She was a competing powerlifter — one worthy of her own documentary.
Presented by The New Yorker, “Strong Grandma” follows Kuehn as she reminisces ...Read more
Healthy Men: Mental Health Awareness Month: Why we need to focus on men
Dear Healthy Men: Do men’s and women’s mental health issues and needs differ? And if so, how?
A: With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, this question couldn’t be more topical. And while this is a crucial time...Read more
Springing into action after a sedentary season? Here's how to protect your heart
People are starting to engage in outdoor activities after a winter spent largely indoors and perhaps with less physical activity than during more temperate seasons. In other climates, people may be starting an indoor, less...Read more
Imaging the future of trans health care -- and plastering it across a museum
CHICAGO -- The “Memory Palaces” of Edie Fake, exuberant, soft shimmering facades that glow like neon in the rain, paintings he likes to describe as comics, were largely about the past.
Or rather, some imagined Chicago...Read more
Covered California pushes for better health care as federal spending cuts loom
Faced with potential federal spending cuts that threaten health coverage and falling childhood vaccination rates, Monica Soni, the chief medical officer of Covered California, has a lot on her plate — and on her mind.
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Editorial: Betraying 9/11 survivors: WTC Health Program firings undercut promise to restore services
The promise of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to restore the steep cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program was a worthless lie, betraying the heroes and victims of 9/11. He is a low ...Read more
Parent And Daughter Still Struggle To Find Balance
DEAR ABBY: I haven't had a holiday with my grown daughter, "Charly," since she left the state 12 years ago. When she came out as a lesbian, I wasn't very accepting and didn't handle it well. I have since apologized.
...Read more
Deciphering Which Vaccines Require An Annual Booster
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old man with no major health issues. Over the past several years, I have been getting a COVID booster in the spring with a second booster in the fall, as well as a flu shot. At my age, is ...Read more
The smell tell
If something smells fishy to you --well, you're lucky. Being able to discern odors turns out to be an important component of good health, helping you avoid malnutrition, depression and early death!
Unfortunately, lots of ...Read more
Is it so true that He works in mysterious ways His wonders to perform?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m in awe after getting a prayer answered, though I prayed without really believing God would answer my request. I had longed to go as a missionary to Ukraine after the war...Read more
NC House passes bill curbing minors' access to confidential mental health, STD care
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A bill limiting when minors can consent to medical treatment without parental involvement passed the North Carolina House, with every Republican who voted supporting it and all but four Democrats who ...Read more
New Wash. state law requires priests to report child abuse. DOJ calls it 'anti-Catholic'
A new Washington state law requires Catholic priests and other religious community leaders of different faiths to report potential child abuse to state authorities.
But does the law signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on May 2 ...Read more
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