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Bariatric surgery programs face upheaval amid growing GLP-1 use for weight loss
PHILADELPHIA -- At Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, surgeon Piotr Krecioch has his hands full launching a ... Read More
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro's clergy abuse investigation boosted his reputation. Years later, some survivors feel he abandoned them
Sitting onstage in an echoey historic synagogue, next to a U.S. senator and a cardboard cutout of his newly released memoir, Gov. Josh Shapiro reflected on the Pennsylvanians who give him hope.
As he had in other stops on...Read more
Girlfriend Taking New Romance As Slow As Possible
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating "Rita" for four months. We peck on the lips, hug and hold hands, but we have had only one real kiss so far. Rita was first married for 22 years to an emotionally abusive man and then remarried...Read more
Spouse Seeks Stability After Loved One's Death
Q: My husband recently passed away after a long battle with health issues. My entire identity had become wrapped up in caring for him. Now that the struggle is over, I feel empty and lost as well as grieved. I honestly don...Read more
After stalled health deal, voters want Congress to deliver
WASHINGTON — As Congress spent months arguing over COVID-19-era enhanced premium tax credits that many people on the Affordable Care Act used to subsidize their health insurance, a relatively narrow debate over a single ...Read more
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Common Pitfalls You May Not Notice
As people grow older, experience brings confidence and perspective. But aging also introduces subtle risks that often go unnoticed until they cause real problems. Many of these hazards are not dramatic or obvious. They ...Read more
Friend's Living Situation Goes From Bad To Worse
DEAR ABBY: A good friend of mine, "Louis," has big problems. He is in his 60s, and although he's 50% disabled, he can still work custodial jobs. His sister, "Gayle," who lives 500 miles away, asked him to move in with her ...Read more
Is the tomb of Jesus Christ considered one of the wonders of the world?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: Is the tomb of Jesus Christ considered one of the wonders of the world? – N.H.
A: We can say with certainty that wherever Jesus was buried for three days, He is not there ...Read more
The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders
Olympians – athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health – are idolized and often viewed as superhuman. These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical strength through rigorous training and...Read more
Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, James Van Der Beek’s death reminds – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk
An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, died at age 48 on Feb. 11, 2026, ...Read more
Nutrition News: Pantry or Refrigerator?
Where to store various foods can be tricky at times. We know milk, meat and eggs belong in the fridge. But many foods are less obvious. Should butter be kept in the refrigerator or out on the counter? Will bananas turn ...Read more
Editorial: RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism is entering a new phase
The stability of the U.S. vaccine market rests on an obscure $4 billion fund known as the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., long a critic of the fund, ...Read more
How bad is junk food for your heart? A new study has an answer
Junk food like sodas, potato chips, packaged snacks and processed meats has long been linked to higher risks of diabetes and hypertension.
Now, an increasing body of research is also tying ultra-processed foods to ...Read more
Angry Wife Continues To Wait For Husband's Apology
DEAR ABBY: I have been married 50 years and recently remembered that my husband cheated on me with several different women. He admitted to one affair but swears he saw her only twice and they had sex only once. He says I'm...Read more
Man Experiences Delirium That Gets Him Admitted To The Hospital
DEAR DR. ROACH: Over a 30-day period, my 84-year-old husband went from being mentally sharp, to going into a fog, to not being able to recognize simple objects or name the president. He was admitted to the hospital as a ...Read more
Small steps, big rewards
Finding it hard to stick with your New Year's plan for a healthier future? Well, here's some good news. Starting slow and small -- just a few steps (literally and figuratively) at a time -- can make a measurable difference...Read more
Are there choice Bible verses that I could give my patients to put their thoughts on God?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: As a doctor who has been in practice for more than 10 years, I see patients who are physically fit. And while I would not diagnose them as having emotional problems, they are ...Read more
Judge blocks Trump administration move to cut $600 million in HIV funding from states
A federal judge on Thursday blocked a Trump administration order slashing $600 million in federal grant funding for HIV programs in California and three other states, finding merit in the states’ argument that the move ...Read more
Alert for blood monitor sold by Walmart, Publix, others after injuries and death
After more than 11 years of injuries and a death, the manufacturer of blood glucose monitors has issued a correction to the instructions directing actions when the glucose might be dangerously high.
These True Metrix ...Read more
FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application - for reasons with no basis in the law
The Food and Drug Administration has refused to review an application from the biotech company Moderna to approve its mRNA-based flu vaccine.
The agency’s decision, which Moderna announced in a press release ...Read more
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