Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They’re a safety net under stress

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They’re a safety net under stress

Elisa Reyes has come to Plaza del Sol Family Health Center for doctor’s appointments for more than a decade. Though she moved away a while ago, the 33-year-old keeps returning, even if it means a two-hour roundtrip bus ride. That’s because her two children see the same doctor she does. Because when she’s sick, she … Read more

‘I’m a doctor – here’s how to recognise if you have jock itch and how to treat it’

‘I’m a doctor – here’s how to recognise if you have jock itch and how to treat it’

A doctor has revealed the red flag signs of an infection, known as a jock itch, which is caused by a fungus. The uncomfortable problem mainly occurs in adult men and teenage boys, but it’s also more common in overweight people with “deep, moist skin folds”. Fortunately, Dr James O’Donovan took to his YouTube channel … Read more

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They’re a safety net that’s under stress

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They’re a safety net that’s under stress

NEW YORK — Elisa Reyes has come to Plaza del Sol Family Health Center for doctor’s appointments for more than a decade. She moved away a while ago but keeps returning — even if it means a two-hour roundtrip bus ride. That’s because her two children see the same doctor she does. Because when she’s … Read more

Doctor shares skin change on the shins that could be a sign of diabetes

Doctor shares skin change on the shins that could be a sign of diabetes

A doctor has revealed a surprising sign that could point to diabetes. The blood sugar condition is often reluctant to rear its ugly head at first, but when signs do appear they include problems, ranging from frequent urination to feeling very tired. However, UK-based doctor Dr James Donovan took to his TikTok to outline a … Read more

A COVID-era program is awash in fraud. Ending it could help Congress expand the child tax credit

A COVID-era program is awash in fraud. Ending it could help Congress expand the child tax credit

WASHINGTON — When IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel met privately with senators recently, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee asked for his assessment of a startling report: A whistleblower estimated that 95% of claims now being made by businesses for a COVID-era tax break were fraudulent. “He looked at his shoes and he basically said, … Read more

A COVID-era program is awash in fraud. Ending it could help Congress expand the child tax credit

A COVID-era program is awash in fraud. Ending it could help Congress expand the child tax credit

WASHINGTON (AP) — When IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel met privately with senators recently, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee asked for his assessment of a startling report: A whistleblower estimated that 95% of claims now being made by businesses for a COVID-era tax break were fraudulent. “He looked at his shoes and he basically … Read more

Six signs of bowel cancer doctor says ‘you should never ignore’

Six signs of bowel cancer doctor says ‘you should never ignore’

Bowel cancer is cancer that’s found anywhere in the large bowel, including the colon and rectum. Sometimes referred to as colon cancer, symptoms can vary and may not always be present in the early stages. But if they do occur, Dr Mike Hansen, a US-based medical doctor, said there are six warning signs you should … Read more

New Jersey already protects abortion rights. Now Democrats want to cover out-of-pocket costs, too

New Jersey already protects abortion rights. Now Democrats want to cover out-of-pocket costs, too

TRENTON, N.J. — Dawn Ericksen was struggling with an opioid addiction a dozen years ago when she got pregnant and realized she couldn’t keep herself safe, much less a baby. Working part-time, she couldn’t afford the hundreds of dollars she would need for an abortion and had to turn to a trusted friend to help … Read more

Psychiatrist shares five dementia signs – ‘number five is very important’

Psychiatrist shares five dementia signs – ‘number five is very important’

Spotting signs of dementia is important as a diagnosis can help a person understand what is happening to them and how to manage and live with the condition. As a consultant psychiatrist, Dr Jaleel Mohammed’s job is to diagnose and treat mental health conditions. While dementia affects people in different ways, he took to his … Read more

Transgender veterans sue to have gender-affirming surgery covered by Department of Veteran Affairs

Transgender veterans sue to have gender-affirming surgery covered by Department of Veteran Affairs

A group of transgender veterans filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to force the Department of Veterans Affairs to begin providing and paying for gender-affirming surgeries. The lawsuit from the Transgender American Veterans Association seeks to compel the VA to codify in its regulations verbal assurances the department has made that it would begin providing those … Read more