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MAHA's treatments for autism: Camel's milk, stem cell injections -- and spelling therapy
Elizabeth Bonker is a silent woman with a loud mission. She wants government agencies to cover the costs of training ... Read More
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Telehealth access to abortion pill is lifesaving for domestic violence survivors, some say
Carrie Frail was in the process of leaving an abusive relationship when she discovered she was pregnant. Her partner told her he could hit her in the stomach until she had a miscarriage, and it would save some money.
“I...Read more
'Quietest place on Earth' found to ease PTSD symptoms in veterans
MINNEAPOLIS -- Military veterans reported fewer flashbacks and nightmares related to PTSD after spending a 60-minute session in a Minneapolis research lab dubbed “the quietest place on Earth.”
The results, reported ...Read more
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Can menstrual pain be caused by endometriosis?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mom, older sisters and I have always had really painful menstrual periods. I recently read that this could be caused by endometriosis. Could you tell me more about it?
ANSWER: My rule of thumb for ...Read more
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Scoliosis in adults
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm in my 50s and have begun experiencing nagging back pain. Recently, I saw an orthopedic doctor and was diagnosed with scoliosis. Does this mean I have to have surgery?
ANSWER: Not ...Read more
At a Tennessee hospital, a nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
About a year ago at Erlanger Baroness, the largest hospital in Chattanooga, anesthesia staff noticed that a nurse was slurring his words and struggling to stay awake while on duty in the surgery center, according to a ...Read more
The God Squad: Favorite spiritual films
Lots of responses to my request for your most important spiritual films. I believe that many of the beliefs we hold are taught or undermined; supported or weakened in the films we watch as kids and then re-watch as adults....Read more
Politics Form Wedge Between Mother And Daughter
DEAR ABBY: After the last presidential election, my daughter, "Cindy," whom I love with all my heart, turned against me.
Cindy started rebelling when she was a teenager. Our relationship was rocky for some time, but I ...Read more
Protecting Babies From Whooping Cough During Pregnancy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I've read that there's a big increase in whooping cough. I am pregnant and want to know the best way to protect my baby. Is it exclusive breastfeeding? Getting the vaccine? Making sure that visitors are ...Read more
An increased risk of Parkinson's is nothing to sneeze at
As spring blooms into summer and summer ushers in ragweed season, more than 80 million Americans with seasonal allergies reach for antihistamines and Kleenex. In addition, 28 million children and adults contend with (...Read more
Does the Bible give clarity?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m studying philosophy and thinking about what it means to be a natural man or woman. There’s plenty of resources but does the Bible give clarity? – N.P.
A: The ...Read more
After nursing home crises, states target private equity's role
Nearly 200 residents at the St. Joseph’s Center nursing home in the affluent Connecticut suburb of Trumbull were evacuated last year after Legionella bacteria was found in the facility’s water system. Two months later,...Read more
How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health
Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, the workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has weathered uncertainty and change.
Mass firings, communication freezes, political ...Read more
Google-backed initiative seeks to release 32 million mosquitoes in 2 states for disease control
What’s the best way to combat mosquito-borne diseases? Apparently, releasing more of the bloodsuckers, according to a Google-backed initiative.
The Debug project is seeking permission from the Environmental Protection ...Read more
What this year’s biggest Medicare changes mean for you
If you’re among the roughly 70 million people who get health coverage through Medicare, the federal insurance program for people age 65 and older and some younger people with disabilities, you’re probably already aware...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Chickpea charm
Chickpea popularity continues to grow as a delicious and nutritious plant-based source of dietary fiber, protein, and several other nutrients, as well as a host of health promoting plant compounds.
The folklore
The ...Read more
5 satisfying afternoon snacks that curb cravings
The time in between lunch and dinner can feel like a marathon. When you’d like to wait until an appropriate dinner time, snacks are a great option to help you feel full. “When it comes to building a snack that will ...Read more
The many benefits of the ‘dead bug’
A strong core is the foundation for an active and safe life. Your core enables you to generate power during rotational movements, such as swinging a golf club or tennis racket. It also creates stability around your spine ...Read more
Mayo Clinic Q&A: More than numbers: The real benefits of counting steps
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve read so much about the health benefits of tracking my steps. But there’s a lot of confusing information out there. How many is the right number? Are some “steps” better for you than others? ...Read more
Weight Up, Cognition Down
Cognitive decline with age is a normal process. Our brains simply don't function as effectively as they did in our youth. But in otherwise normal healthy adults, the changes are gradual and subtle.
The best way to slow ...Read more
Nurse convicted in patient's death turns fatal drug error into a cautionary tale
When RaDonda Vaught got her first speaking request, it had been a year since that day in a Nashville courtroom, when she listened as a jury read her guilty verdict for negligent homicide and neglect of an impaired adult.
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