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World's premier cancer institute faces crippling cuts and chaos

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

The Trump administration’s broadsides against scientific research have caused unprecedented upheaval at the National Cancer Institute, the storied federal government research hub that has spearheaded advances against the disease for decades.

NCI, which has long benefited from enthusiastic bipartisan support, now faces an exodus of clinicians...Read more

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Missouri abortion ban would also restrict transgender care. It's already illegal

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

For Celeste Michael, the transgender community is being used as a pawn in Missouri’s push to ban abortion.

When the 23-year-old went to vote in Lee’s Summit last November, signs outside her polling place falsely claimed an abortion rights amendment would legalize transgender surgeries for minors. Nearly 52% of voters approved the measure, ...Read more

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How a Supreme Court win for public health bolstered RFK Jr. and threatens no-cost vaccines

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

WASHINGTON — Public health advocates won a big case in the Supreme Court on the last day of this year's term, but the victory came with an asterisk.

The decision ended one threat to the no-cost preventive services — from cancer and diabetes screenings to statin drugs and vaccines — used by more than 150 million Americans who have health ...Read more

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On Nutrition: Learning from plants

Health Advice / Nutrition /

A young friend of ours, an emergency room nurse, was staying at our home for a few days when we were out of town. I nonchalantly asked her to give my plants a little water if they felt dry.

She almost had an anxiety attack. “I’m much better at keeping people alive than plants,” she confessed.

That encounter reminded me of a commercial I ...Read more

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Dealing with extreme heat is a full-time job for parents of young kids -- and their schools

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

LOS ANGELES — When Aida Maravilla was on the hunt for a new apartment in 2021, she had one major goal: Find a place with air conditioning.

She learned the hard way that cool air is more than an amenity. When her daughter was an infant she remembers the baby waking up in tears from the heat. Maravilla would soothe her with a wet cloth and ...Read more

A Reasonable Dose Of Vitamin A Doesn't Pass 900 Mcg Rae

Health Advice / Keith Roach /

DEAR DR. ROACH: If I am taking vitamin A, what is a reasonable dose? I have seen reports that taking too much can cause liver damage, but nobody says how much is a problem. -- M.E.B.

ANSWER: I think many media sources avoid the complexity of the issue. The preferred unit to describe doses of vitamin A are now micrograms RAE, or "retinol ...Read more

Young or older, cannabis is riskier than you think

When you think of stoners, Cheech and Chong may come to mind, but chances are you don't think of your grandparents. But the number of folks over age 65 who are using (smoking or ingesting) cannabis has jumped by 45% in the past two years, according to a research letter in JAMA Internal Medicine, and the trend doesn't seem to be slowing down.

...Read more

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Measles cases are on the rise: How is Southern California faring?

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

Measles cases throughout the U.S. are on the rise — but Southern California is faring better than other states.

Nationally speaking, more cases have been reported halfway through 2025 than any other year since the disease was declared eradicated in the U.S. in 2000.

In California, 17 cases have been reported thus far in 2025. In 2024, the ...Read more

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Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

In Connecticut, construction workers in the Local 478 union who complete addiction treatment are connected with a recovery coach who checks in daily, attends recovery meetings with them, and helps them navigate the return to work for a year.

In Pennsylvania, doctors applying for credentials at Geisinger hospitals are not required to answer ...Read more

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Editorial: Golden age for disease: RFK presides over rampant measles

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

Proving once again that anti-vax quack Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a threat to public health, confirmed measles cases in the United States have hit a 33-year high.

It’s even worse since it’s been a quarter century since the deadly disease was declared completely eradicated in the country. But no more.

The ...Read more

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States brace for reversal of Obamacare coverage gains under Trump's budget bill

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

Shorter enrollment periods. More paperwork. Higher premiums. The sweeping tax and spending bill pushed by President Donald Trump includes provisions that would not only reshape people’s experience with the Affordable Care Act but, according to some policy analysts, also sharply undermine the gains in health insurance coverage associated with ...Read more

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Signs of overtraining

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've taken up running again and decided to enter a half-marathon. I know I have to push myself to get ready for the race, but I don't want to overdo it. What should I watch out for as I train?

ANSWER: We're surrounded by warning signs — on the roads, at work, and on packaging and equipment. Your body sends warning signs, too...Read more

Supplements For Diabetes Don't Show A Benefit In Larger Studies

Health Advice / Keith Roach /

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with prediabetes over 30 years ago. My parents had diabetes. I just turned 84, and my weight is 135 pounds. I am 5 feet and 3.5 inches tall.

I watch my diet and take four blood pressure pills, and my blood pressure is under control. My cholesterol is very low (my total cholesterol is 130 mg/dL) since I've been ...Read more

Tooth grinding

Do you wake up with a headache, jaw or ear pain, or sensitive teeth? You may be one of the 30% of adults who contend with bruxism (that's the fancy word for grinding your teeth) while they sleep and/or during the daytime. Every clench-and-grind exerts about 250 pounds of pressure on each tooth, causing excessive erosion and cracked enamel, ...Read more

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South Carolina sees first measles case of 2025, officials say

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

An Upstate South Carolina resident has the measles, the South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday. It is the first case of the disease in the state since September 2024, the agency said.

The affected resident is not vaccinated and caught the virus during an international trip, according to a press release. They are ...Read more

The hidden costs of caregiving: Crisis goes well beyond financial issues

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

It’s no secret that the United States ranks near the bottom of high-income countries when it comes to caregiver support policies.

What is less known is the emotional, social and financial toll it takes on the 2 in 5 Americans who identify as family caregivers, according to a recent study conducted by Edward Jones in collaboration with Morning...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Need help choosing a cereal that fits your needs? Read on

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

Cold cereals can be anything from a quick and easy breakfast to a comforting midnight snack and many things in between. Cereal was first developed in a sanitarium to aid with digestion. Over the years it transformed into something that was more sugar and less nutrition. Fortunately, the pendulum has swung back a bit. While there are plenty of ...Read more

Eating Well: 5 foods to stock up on in July

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

While the gourds of fall and the grassy green shoots of spring have their charm, it’s the summer produce that often brings the most joy. July is one of the best times to enjoy a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, and these are some that dietitians recommend stocking up on.

1. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are an excellent example of summer produce ...Read more

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Knee osteoarthritis: When is it time for a joint replacement?

Health Advice / Health & Fitness /

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. When is a knee replacement appropriate?

ANSWER: Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition affecting over 500 million people worldwide. The knee is the most frequently affected joint. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when protective cartilage in the knee wears down leading to ...Read more

Cost at Sea

Health Advice / Scott LaFee /

There is growing awareness -- and alarm -- at news that human brains (and the rest of our bodies) contain microplastic particles that may be causing harm, such as increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke.

Now comes news that location is a risk factor.

New data suggests that people who live near the ocean have...Read more

 

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