Emily Pearson faced significant challenges at a young age. At eight, her time in the sun was intensely painful, leaving her extremities feeling as if they were burning while being pierced by needles. Her family’s attempts to identify the issue through sunblock and protective clothing offered no relief. Family vacations became increasingly difficult as any...
A recent study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests that daily creatine supplementation benefits middle-aged and older adults. Conducted at Texas A&M University’s Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab, the 12-week study assessed 64 adults aged 45 to 65. The findings indicate creatine may preserve lean muscle mass, increase strength, and...
In December, senior U.S. State Department official Jeremy Lewin met with Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe to sign a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding on global health cooperation. This was part of the Trump administration’s ‘America First Global Health Strategy.’ The administration marked October 1 as a new beginning for global healthcare, aiming to change...
Gias Foods, Inc., has broadened a recall to cover all lot codes of the Bettergoods brand Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert regarding potential Listeria contamination. The recalled frozen pasta, distributed nationally to Walmart stores, is sold in 22-ounce yellow plastic packaging with UPC number 194346442706....
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded its investigation into the most extensive cyclosporiasis outbreak in U.S. history. The investigation revealed that the parasite was located in the environment where the suspected lettuce was cultivated in Mexico. The lettuce was processed at Taylor Farms de Mexico. Despite these findings, the FDA could not ascertain the...
Roseland Community Hospital will halt its labor and delivery services at the close of this month. This action follows a trend among South Side hospitals reducing obstetric care. Hospital President and CEO Tim Egan noted the decision wasn’t made voluntarily but was driven by historical underfunding of safety-net hospitals, making it untenable to maintain vital...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has allocated nearly $112 million to community organizations nationwide. This initiative aims to address the high veteran suicide rate and assist former service members who do not engage with VA health care services. Funding Overview On September 29, the VA announced the distribution of $111.9 million in grants...
The state needs to allocate more resources to psychiatric hospitals. A recent incident highlights the importance of this issue. In April, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a state investigation. This investigation focused on its treatment of psychiatric patients. Attorney General Letitia James criticized the hospital for multiple failures. These failures included neglecting...
Published on October 1, 2026, at 8:33 a.m. EDT, Carolyn D. Gorman and David Goldhill address crucial issues in psychiatric care funding in their City Journal article. City Journal, backed by the Manhattan Institute, focuses on urban policy challenges. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital recently faced financial penalties, agreeing to pay the state $500,000. This settlement resolved a...
Recent research indicates that consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods can significantly increase the risk of various health problems, including the likelihood of death. Researchers from China, Singapore, South Korea, and India analyzed data from nearly 9 million individuals. They discovered that those who consumed more ultra-processed foods faced higher risks for health conditions like...