White House Announces First Hunger and Nutrition Conference Since 1969 

WASHINGTON — People have consumed alcohol in some form since the beginning of human history, dating back to ancient civilizations in Egypt, India, China, Greece and Rome. While drinking alcohol in moderation can be enjoyable, excessive use can be harmful to your health and many suffer... Read More

WASHINGTON — Setting a goal to start exercising to improve your heart health is a great plan for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or health status. The two main types of exercise are aerobic (or cardio) and resistance (or strength). The CDC and WHO suggest how... Read More

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The voice Alexis “Lexi” Bogan had before last summer was exuberant. She loved to belt out Taylor Swift and Zach Bryan ballads in the car. She laughed all the time — even while corralling misbehaving preschoolers or debating politics with friends over... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously advanced a bill on Wednesday that would extend Medicare’s COVID-era ability to support telehealth visits and pay for acute-level hospital care provided in patients’ homes. The proposed legislation, called the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital and Ambulance Access Act,... Read More

Make no mistake, women’s health has been left behind in the United States. The U.S. leads developed nations in maternal morbidity, and this medical crisis has trickled into every facet of women’s health. One of the driving forces behind this current state is a limited understanding of... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules published Wednesday. The new rules require vaccination for dogs that have been in countries... Read More