Company recalls 2 million pounds of barbecue pork jerky that may contain metal wire
2025-10-24
More than 2.2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky has been recalled over contamination with pieces of metal, Read MoreContinue Reading
Tests show highest levels of forever chemicals in those living near New Mexico plume
2025-10-24
About 99% of Americans have PFAS chemicals in their blood, but state health and environmental officials have found higher concentrations in one corner of New Mexico, Read MoreContinue Reading
Mum is first UK patient to trial new MS treatment
2025-10-24
Lucy North/PA Media Emily Henders is taking part in a trial of T-cell therapy, which has proved successful in treating blood cancer A biology teacher and mother-of-two has become the first UK patient to receive a “gamechanger” therapy to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Emily Henders, 37, from Bushey, Hertfordshire, wasContinue Reading
California union proposes taxing billionaires to offset Medicaid cuts
2025-10-24
California voters could decide next year whether to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to backfill federal funding cuts to health care, Read MoreContinue Reading
Spine docs alarmed over ‘tech neck’ hazard for young smartphone users
2025-10-24
Concerns are mounting over the phenomenon of “tech neck” among young smartphone users, prompting spine experts to call for new counteractive measures., Read MoreContinue Reading
Private Medicare, Medicaid Plans Exaggerate In-Network Mental Health Options, Watchdogs Say
2025-10-24
A federal probe of Medicare and Medicaid plans run by private insurance companies found that the plan operators often overstated how many mental health providers were available in their networks. In some cases, investigators found providers had never had contracts with plans they were listed on…Read MoreContinue Reading
The Surprising Risk Factor for Dementia That Has Nothing to Do With Diet or Exercise
2025-10-24
The health of your brain is one more reason to practice good oral hygiene, according to a growing body of research…Read MoreContinue Reading
Some furloughed workers will return to manage health insurance open enrollment as shutdown drags on
2025-10-24
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it will temporarily bring all its furloughed employees back to work starting Monday to manage health insurance open enrollment, Read MoreContinue Reading
Girl shot in Minneapolis church returns home from the hospital
2025-10-23
A 12-year-old girl who was shot in the head during a deadly attack at a Minneapolis Catholic church in August has been released from the hospital, Read MoreContinue Reading
Councils should not cut ‘vital’ physical activity – former Olympian
2025-10-23
Getty Images Susan Egelstaff said physical activity was vital for a healthy society A former Olympian has said physical activity should be prioritised by councils when they need to make budget cuts. Badminton player Susan Egelstaff, who competed at the 2012 Olympics in London and is a two-time Commonwealth GamesContinue Reading
For pregnant people, extreme heat comes with extra risks
2025-10-23
Being pregnant changes many of the processes that allow the body to stay cool during extreme heat, Read MoreContinue Reading
Flights canceled and a ‘mega strike’ disrupted as dangerous winds hit New Zealand
2025-10-23
New Zealand is being battered by dangerous winds for the second time in a week, causing chaos across the country, Read MoreContinue Reading
States Jostle Over $50B Rural Health Fund as The Traitor’s Medicaid Cuts Trigger Scramble
2025-10-23
States are battling for their piece of $50 billion in federal rural health funding, but it’s not just hospitals vying for the money. Tech startups and policy demands are raising the stakes as Medicaid cuts loom…Read MoreContinue Reading