Recent changes to Medicaid programs, aimed at closing a health coverage gap in the U.S., have left behind some Americans — particularly people of color. Among the non-elderly population in the U.S. — those under age 65 — insured rates rose during the Covid pandemic, with 3.4 million Americans enrolling in health coverage between 2019 … Read more
A Texas prosecutor has been disciplined for allowing murder charges to be filed against a woman who self-managed an abortion in a case that sparked national outrage. Starr County District Attorney Gocha Ramirez agreed to pay a $1,250 fine and have his license held in a probated suspension for 12 months in a settlement reached … Read more
Kellogg’s is stirring the pot with a quirky dinner idea to save money on food: cereal. But before you grab the milk, health experts are cautioning that this unconventional dinner choice might not be as whimsical for your health as it sounds. In a CNBC interview last week, Kellogg’s CEO Gary Pilnick offered a tip to … Read more
A reader asks: My husband, 81, began to experience pain in his right hip a couple of years ago. He visited the GP, who sent him for an X-ray, and was advised he had osteoarthritis in his hip. A consultant said he needed a hip replacement. We were surprised as friends who have had this … Read more
Feb. 29, 2024 – Maybe they should be called “everywhere chemicals,” instead of forever chemicals. Either way, these long-lasting, commonplace substances are used in everything from water bottles to makeup, stain and water-resistant coatings, nonstick cookware, and more. They leak into your drinking water, many of the foods you eat, and turn into toxic dust … Read more
NEW YORK — Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current U.S. winter flu season. The vaccines were around 40% effective in preventing adults from getting sick enough from the flu that they had to go to a doctor’s office, clinic or hospital, health officials said during a Centers for Disease Control … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current U.S. winter flu season. The vaccines were around 40% effective in preventing adults from getting sick enough from the flu that they had to go to a doctor’s office, clinic or hospital, health officials said during a Centers for Disease … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland has tabled the legislation to create the framework for a national single-payer pharmacare program Thursday afternoon. This legislation is a key piece of the supply and confidence agreement that sees the NDP support the Liberals on confidence votes in exchange for advancing key priorities including pharmacare. Federal Health Minister Mark Holland … Read more
A brain expert has described a test people can do to determine their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Speaking to Steven Bartlett on the podcast Diary Of A CEO, Dr Andy Galpin, a Professor of Kinesiology (the study of movement) at California State University, explained that your grip could tell you about more than just … Read more
Doing chores is a tradition in many families. Chores help kids learn responsibility, and sharing chores gives you help around the house. Not sure your kids will go for it? Take heart! There are ways to make chores a little bit, well, less of a chore for everyone. Parenting expert Jim Fay, co-founder of the … Read more
