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Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027
The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans will no longer treat tooth decay with
What is FAFO parenting and does it work?
Is FAFO the 1980s parenting style today's generation of kids need, rebellion against gentle child-rearing, or exhausted parents just throwing their hands in the air? ...
Why experts say this preventable child disease hit a 35-year record high
A "potentially catastrophic" decline in Australia's childhood vaccination rates has contributed to the sharpest increase in cases of whooping cough in 35 years, infectious diseases experts say. ...
The future of HIV prevention is here
We now know by ensuring folks with HIV get proper care and medication we can prevent the spread of HIV. Treatment is prevention. ...
US Cancer Institute studying ivermectin’s ‘ability to kill cancer cells’
The federal research agency charged with leading the war against the nation’s second-largest killer, cancer, is studying ivermectin as a potential treatment, according to its top official. ...
All the measles symptoms parents should know as 'major' outbreak hits schools in UK city
Top doctors have raised the alarm over a 'big' measles outbreak at schools in one major UK city as parents were urged to check if their children are up to date with all vaccinations ...
PMC to set up metropolitan surveillance unit for diseases
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WHO: Unvaccinated Returned Children in Afghanistan Raise Disease Risks
The World Health Organization reports that numerous children returning to Afghanistan remain unvaccinated, increasing risks of disease outbreaks and threatening public health nationwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted that a significant
Sir Nick White obituary
Distinguished clinician and scientist who was a leading figure in the treatment of malaria worlwide
With ICE using Medicaid data, hospitals and states are in a bind over warning immigrant patients
By Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz, KFF Health News The Trump administration’s move to give deportation officials access to Medicaid data is putting hospitals and states in a bind as they weigh whether to alert immigrant patients that their personal
What is atrial fibrillation and how is it treated?
By MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Moore was about 30 the first time it happened. At the end of a long, hot, stressful day, he chugged an ice-cold glass of milk. “It felt like a bunny rabbit trying to jump out of my chest,” said Moore, now 60. Moore, a
Exercise rivals therapy and medication for treating depression and anxiety
A new, comprehensive analysis confirms that physical activity is a highly effective treatment for depression and anxiety, offering benefits comparable to therapy or medication. The research suggests that specific types of exercise, such as group activities for
Brush your teeth properly to prevent more than 50 health conditions including dementia and arthritis, ...
Brushing your teeth properly could help keep more than 50 health conditions including dementia, rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson's at bay, according to experts. ...
The deeply uncomfortable truth about many special educational needs children that few people want to ...
There is a crisis brewing in our schools and it's not the one you might think. Yes, buildings are crumbling, music and art teachers are being axed, PE budgets slashed and class sizes are ballooning. ...
Warning Stroke: What It Is And Symptoms To Look For
Many people who experience a transient ischemic attack will go on to have a stroke within 90 days. Here are the red flags. ...
Cold Weather, High Risk: Self-Rescue Acupoints and Daily Habits to Protect Your Heart in Winter
Heart attack frequency increases significantly during the winter months. In critical situations, a simple self-rescue
"Therapy Thursdays" works to make mental health approachable for BIPOC communities
The group says they want
Northern Ont. health series launches at Science North with women’s heart event
Science North's new health series
Catawba Valley Medical Center adds linear accelerator to radiation oncology program
“These improvements significantly reduce the amount of time each patient spends on the treatment table, while at the same time increasing treatment precision and image quality." ...
Dr. Randy Cale’s Terrific Parenting: Why you’re still stuck: The paradox of effort in healing
Let’s be honest — kindly honest, not beat-yourself-up honest. If you’ve struggled for years, you’ve probably tried just about everything. The self-help books are stacked like a motivational Jenga tower. You’ve done therapy. You’ve journaled. Meditated.
Feeling something was a bit off, a doctor went to see his own GP. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer
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SMA urgent 'act now' plea to government to save more babies from disability
Chair of powerful parliamentary committee writes to Health Secretary Wes Streeting backing Mirror campaign and demanding action on spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) ...
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Ardent Health, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed ...
New class action for Ardent Health (ARDT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 3/9/2026. ...
Health group calls on RFK Jr. to resign after cocaine admission
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s shocking admission that he snorted “cocaine off toilet seats” amid his past struggle with drug addiction has led to detractors, including a prominent health care advocacy group, calling for his
Dr. Randy Cale’s Terrific Parenting: Why you’re still stuck: The paradox of effort in healing
Let’s be honest — kindly honest, not beat-yourself-up honest. If you’ve struggled for years, you’ve probably tried just about everything. The self-help books are stacked like a motivational Jenga tower. You’ve done therapy. You’ve journaled. Meditated.
As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising ...
Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad, then flopped down on the kitchen floor, got up and walked in circles again. ...
Challenges of being a GP in remote areas | Letter
It’s not surprising that rural practices such as Coniston in the Lake District find it hard to recruit GPs, writes Dr John Holden
Premier League is committed to the care and support of young players | Letter
Neil Saunders of the Premier League responds to a letter about ongoing help for academy footballers who have been released from their contracts
Gaza health authorities say restricted Rafah crossing threatens patients
GAZA: Gaza health authorities said Sunday that the Rafah Crossing with Egypt is operating under strict limits that endanger thousands of patients needing medical treatment abroad. In a statement, officials said the partial reopening of the crossing on Feb. 2
13 warm and hearty soups and stews for any night of the week
Warm and hearty soups and stews are the answer when you want comfort without the fuss. These cozy bowls are filling, reliable, and just what you need when the night calls for something simple.The post 13 warm and hearty soups ...