Health

2025-03-25 18:09:47
by Beth McCue
Research Links Bites From Two More Types of Ticks to Alpha-Gal Syndrome

WASHINGTON — Alpha-gal syndrome is a food allergy that causes a reaction to the consumption of red meat. It was... Read More

WASHINGTON — Alpha-gal syndrome is a food allergy that causes a reaction to the consumption of red meat. It was thought to be caused by a bite from the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum); however, two Emerging Infectious Diseases studies... Read More

How the Y Is Fighting Senior Loneliness — and How Congress Can Help

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of testifying before the Senate Special Committee on Aging about the crisis of senior loneliness... Read More

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of testifying before the Senate Special Committee on Aging about the crisis of senior loneliness in our country. Half of Americans over 60 are at risk for social isolation and nearly a third say they feel isolated.... Read More

One State Jumps Into the Fray Over Vaccine Exemptions

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — One state’s effort to exempt young school-aged children from vaccines appears to have stalled as states... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — One state’s effort to exempt young school-aged children from vaccines appears to have stalled as states contend with a burgeoning measles outbreak. In January, West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued an executive order allowing families to apply... Read More

Transgender Americans Aim to Block Trump's Passport Policy Change

BOSTON (AP) — When Ash Lazarus Orr went to renew his passport in early January, the transgender organizer figured it... Read More

BOSTON (AP) — When Ash Lazarus Orr went to renew his passport in early January, the transgender organizer figured it would be relatively routine. But more than two months on, Orr is waiting to get a new passport with a... Read More

2025-03-24 21:29:50
by Dan McCue
President Trump Nominates Susan Monarez to Lead CDC

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Susan Monarez, who has been serving as acting director of the Centers... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Susan Monarez, who has been serving as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to be the new head of the agency. Monarez is being named in place of... Read More

2025-03-24 18:56:04
by Dan McCue
23andMe Announces Pending Bankruptcy Filing

WASHINGTON — 23andMe, the firm that led the way in allowing consumers to gain ancestry and health insight through the... Read More

WASHINGTON — 23andMe, the firm that led the way in allowing consumers to gain ancestry and health insight through the simple, at-home collection of their DNA, announced Sunday that it is filing for bankruptcy. The notice was confirmation of the... Read More

2025-03-24 14:05:58
by Jesse Zucker
Hug a Tree. It’s Good for Both of You!

WASHINGTON — As we humans move through our lives, we have family, friends and pets to accompany us. Feeling connected... Read More

WASHINGTON — As we humans move through our lives, we have family, friends and pets to accompany us. Feeling connected to others is vital for mental and physical health. One overlooked companion? Trees. It may sound odd, but think about... Read More

2025-03-24 13:33:13
by Jesse Zucker
Review Finds Even One Structured Therapy Session May Prove Beneficial

WASHINGTON — Coping with a mental health condition? Attending therapy with a licensed professional may help, but it can be... Read More

WASHINGTON — Coping with a mental health condition? Attending therapy with a licensed professional may help, but it can be cost-prohibitive for some. Therapy is also a long process, and research suggests many do not complete an evidence-based length of... Read More

Researchers Find a Hint at How to Delay Alzheimer's Symptoms. Now They Have to Prove It

An experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease in their 40s or 50s,... Read More

An experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease in their 40s or 50s, according to new findings from ongoing research now caught up in Trump administration funding delays. The early results — a scientific first... Read More

2025-03-20 13:58:40
by Dan McCue
Trump Administration Considering Plan to Eliminate HIV Prevention Program

WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials are considering a plan to eliminate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention division tasked... Read More

WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials are considering a plan to eliminate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention division tasked with HIV prevention and potentially moving its responsibilities to another department within the Department of Health and Human Services. The... Read More

2025-03-19 19:29:25
by Dan McCue
Hochul Launches Vaccine Access Portal as Measles Spreads in NY

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday launched a new web portal to support access to vaccine... Read More

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday launched a new web portal to support access to vaccine and public health information as measles continues to spread in New York state. As of March 13, the Centers for... Read More

2025-03-19 14:51:29
by Dan McCue
Settlement Reached Over Largest Gasoline Spill in Connecticut History

WASHINGTON — A settlement has been reached in a state action over a 2022 oil tanker accident that resulted in... Read More

WASHINGTON — A settlement has been reached in a state action over a 2022 oil tanker accident that resulted in the largest gasoline spill in Connecticut history, state Attorney General William Tong announced Wednesday morning. Under the terms of the... Read More

Measles Cases Rise to About 320 Total in Texas and New Mexico. Here's What You Should Know

Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 320 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died... Read More

Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 320 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that's airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes,... Read More

Last Decade Was Earth's Hottest Ever as CO2 Levels Reach 800,000-Year High, Says UN Report

Last year was the hottest year on record, the top 10 hottest years were all in the past decade and planet-heating... Read More

Last year was the hottest year on record, the top 10 hottest years were all in the past decade and planet-heating carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are at an 800,000-year high, a report Wednesday said. In its annual State of... Read More

CMS Must Stop Restricting Access to Lifesaving Wound Care Treatments

A devastating change is coming for millions of Americans with chronic wounds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is poised... Read More

A devastating change is coming for millions of Americans with chronic wounds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is poised to eliminate Medicare coverage for more than 200 innovative wound care products in April. If this Biden-era policy is implemented, diabetics,... Read More

2025-03-17 13:36:00
by Jesse Zucker
New Study Finds Long COVID Symptoms Persist

WASHINGTON — Five years have passed since the onset of COVID-19. It feels long ago, but research on how it... Read More

WASHINGTON — Five years have passed since the onset of COVID-19. It feels long ago, but research on how it affects long-term health is relatively new. After contracting COVID-19, many people report ongoing symptoms, a condition now known as long... Read More

2025-03-17 13:08:29
by Jesse Zucker
Welcoming Spring: Your 2025 Health Guide

WASHINGTON — Another long, dark winter is almost behind us. More sunlight, plants, flowers and warmer temperatures are upon us.... Read More

WASHINGTON — Another long, dark winter is almost behind us. More sunlight, plants, flowers and warmer temperatures are upon us. It’s not all about smelling the roses; seasonal allergies will come, too. Here is what to know about this year’s... Read More

The Time Is Now for Health Care Changes

There is no question that change is happening across the country, and one place where change is desperately needed is... Read More

There is no question that change is happening across the country, and one place where change is desperately needed is in our health care system. Now is the time for Congress and the new administration to work together to address... Read More

2025-03-14 17:37:54
by Dan McCue
Kennedy to FDA: Take Second Look at Food Ingredients

WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the Food and Drug Administration this week to... Read More

WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the Food and Drug Administration this week to begin the process of eliminating chemicals “generally regarded as safe” from the nation’s foods. In a video posted to the... Read More

Discount Diet Drugs Will Test FDA’s Ability to Enforce Laws

It’s hard to watch television or scroll social media without seeing an advertisement for a discount diet drug. These diet... Read More

It’s hard to watch television or scroll social media without seeing an advertisement for a discount diet drug. These diet treatments are knockoffs of brand-name GLP-1 drugs, like Zepbound and Ozempic, of which there is a shortage. To manage the... Read More

2025-03-13 13:59:56
by Dan McCue
White House Withdraws CDC Director Nomination

WASHINGTON — The White House on Thursday withdrew the nomination of David Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control... Read More

WASHINGTON — The White House on Thursday withdrew the nomination of David Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Word of the decision began to spread early Thursday after the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee,... Read More

Virtual Physical Therapy Saved My Christmas 

This Christmas, I hosted 17 people less than a month after getting my left hip replaced. I have virtual physical... Read More

This Christmas, I hosted 17 people less than a month after getting my left hip replaced. I have virtual physical therapy to thank for the miraculous recovery. And my story isn't unique. Millions of Americans have quickly bounced back from... Read More

2025-03-10 19:52:28
by Dan McCue
New York State Makes $30M Available to Hospitals for Electricity Upgrades

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state is making $30 million available for hospitals to make what it calls “efficient electrification”... Read More

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state is making $30 million available for hospitals to make what it calls “efficient electrification” upgrades. The money is being made available through the state’s Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals program and will be allocated to... Read More

2025-03-10 19:12:34
by Dan McCue
House Democrats Demand Answers Regarding CMS Firings

WASHINGTON — A group of leading Democrats, including Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., and Richard Neal, D-Mass., are demanding answers... Read More

WASHINGTON — A group of leading Democrats, including Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., and Richard Neal, D-Mass., are demanding answers from the acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about the recent purge of employees at the... Read More

2025-03-10 13:05:36
by Jesse Zucker
New Review: Chlorella Algae as a Challenging Superfood

WASHINGTON — Looking to add more plants to your diet? Take a trip to the sea. Chlorella, a type of... Read More

WASHINGTON — Looking to add more plants to your diet? Take a trip to the sea. Chlorella, a type of microalgae, is a nutrient-dense superfood packed with protein and antioxidants. Despite its health and environmental benefits, there are several challenges... Read More

2025-03-10 12:56:32
by Jesse Zucker
The Ultimate Gym Guide: Deadlifts

WASHINGTON — Do you stretch often but struggle to reach your toes? Have you ever thrown your back out when... Read More

WASHINGTON — Do you stretch often but struggle to reach your toes? Have you ever thrown your back out when bending over to pick something up? These are common difficulties with a potentially simple solution: learn to deadlift.  The deadlift... Read More

More Than Hot Flashes: Women Raise Awareness About Menopause Symptoms and Work

NEW YORK (AP) — It took five years for Crystal Burke to put a name to the symptoms that haunted her. Heart... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — It took five years for Crystal Burke to put a name to the symptoms that haunted her. Heart palpitations. Insomnia so severe she slept only two to four hours a night. A newfound struggle to make decisions in... Read More

Jobs Lost in Every State and Lifesaving Cures not Discovered: Possible Impacts of Research Cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rural cancer patients may miss out on cutting-edge treatments in Utah. Therapies for intellectual disorders could stall... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rural cancer patients may miss out on cutting-edge treatments in Utah. Therapies for intellectual disorders could stall in Maryland. Red states and blue states alike are poised to lose jobs in research labs and the local businesses... Read More

2025-03-06 14:29:09
by Dan McCue
Federal Judge Blocks Administration Cuts to NIH Research Payments

WASHINGTON — A federal judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on Wednesday blocking the Trump administration from dramatically cutting National... Read More

WASHINGTON — A federal judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on Wednesday blocking the Trump administration from dramatically cutting National Institutes of Health payments for indirect overhead costs associated with medical research. U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley, a Biden appointee... Read More

Veterans Speaking Out on the Trump Administration's Plans to Cut the VA's Budget

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Stephen Watson served in the Marines for 22 years and receives care through the Department of... Read More

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Stephen Watson served in the Marines for 22 years and receives care through the Department of Veterans Affairs for a traumatic brain injury. He supports President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk's cost-cutting program — even if it affects... Read More

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