Drinking Sparkling Water May Help With Weight Loss, Study Finds
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Written by Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. In 2022, about 1.9 million people around the world received a diagnosis of colorectal cancer, making it the third most common type...
View ArticleSenior Veterans: Addressing Aging and Chronic Illness with Home Care Resources
How do you ensure your senior veterans live comfortably while managing chronic conditions and the difficulties of aging? This article is about exploring the unique benefits of home care solutions...
View ArticleCDC Ordered To Stop Working With WHO Immediately, Upending Expectations Of An...
BY MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately. A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
View ArticleDiagnosis: Checking The Pulse Of Florida Health Care News And Policy
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View ArticleA Key Protein May Help Ozempic Users Retain Muscle Mass While Losing Fat
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View ArticlePressed by Lawmakers, R.F.K. Jr. Fumbles Details of Key Health Programs (Video)
By Noah Weiland and Sheryl Gay Stolberg Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, faced more than three hours of hostile questioning from Democrats in his first...
View ArticleHyperbaric Oxygen Chambers In Los Angeles: Boost Your Health Naturally
Los Angeles has a reputation for pioneering all things wellness from early-morning beach yoga sessions to elaborate juice cleanses, there’s always something new to try. If you’re like me, you’re...
View ArticleCaffeine and Cold Medicine: What You Need to Know
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View ArticleCan Aching Joints Really Predict The Weather? Exploring The Science Behind...
By Michelle Spear, University of Bristol For centuries, people have claimed that their aching joints can predict changes in the weather, often reporting increased discomfort before rain or cold...
View ArticleAre Kettlebells the Key to Staying Strong and Fighting Inflammation as You...
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View ArticleCan Cannabis Affect Memory? Largest Study Yet Investigates
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View ArticleSenate Releases Sweeping Autism Proposal
BY: CHRISTINE SEXTON The Florida Senate on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping proposal, backed by Senate President Ben Albritton, aimed at increasing opportunities for children with autism and their...
View ArticleSome Bacteria In The Mouth May Play A Role In Memory Loss And Dementia
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View ArticleA Trump Policy Change Will Restrict Billions In Funding For Medical Research...
By Christina Jewett The National Institutes of Health announced a new policy Friday to cap a type of funding that supports medical research at universities, a decision that most likely will leave many...
View ArticleFlu Season In The US Is The Most Intense It’s Been In At Least 15 Years
BY MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office...
View ArticleFederal Judge Blocks Trump’s Move To Slash NIH Funding
A federal judge in Massachusetts on Monday blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to cap what the National Institutes of Health pays universities and research organizations to cover their...
View ArticleMore Sunshine, More Energy! Why Light Therapy Matters Even in Florida!
When you think of Florida, sunlight naturally comes to mind. However, even in the Sunshine State, many Floridians experience fatigue, low energy, and mood imbalances due to a lack of consistent outdoor...
View ArticleDiagnosis For 2.10.24: Checking The Pulse Of Florida Health Care News And Policy
— Medicaid changes — Florida’s Medicaid managed-care system will undergo significant changes this month, including implementing new and streamlining the number of Medicaid regions in the state. Under...
View ArticleCan Virtual Medicine Keep Up with Real-Life Expectations?
The digital revolution has reshaped the way we handle almost every aspect of our lives, including our health. Gone are the days of spending hours in a waiting room, flipping through outdated magazines...
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