Daily showers could be harmful for skin health, some experts claim
Daily showers are not mandatory and may not be necessary health benefitsaccording to some experts. Proponents of showering less frequently argue that most people shower daily or multiple times a day simply because it has become a social norm. “Why do we wash our clothes? Most of the time, it’s because we’re afraid someone will […]
White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump admin rule
The Biden administration is strengthening health care protections against discrimination against gay and transgender people and reversing Trump administration rules that watered down the protections. In a wide-ranging final rule released Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations prohibiting discrimination based on sex, including discrimination based […]
As many as 59 women were exposed to HIV infection over ‘vampire facials’ and Botox injections, health officials say
The report warned that Botox injections and “vampire facials” had left some women unwell. infected A man contracted HIV due to unsanitary conditions at a spa in New Mexico. “This study is the first to link HIV infection to nonsterile cosmetic injection services,” the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report said in a […]
Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law a series of gun safety laws approved by lawmakers in the wake of the worst mass shooting in the state’s history, expanding background checks on private sales of weapons and eliminating the state’s “yellow flag.” It strengthened the law and criminalized the transfer of weapons. Providing […]
The misguided laws contributing to America’s rural health crisis
America’s rural health care crisis continues to worsen. More than 90% of rural counties are at risk. shortage The number of family doctors is decreasing, and many rural residents are forced to travel. time Even basic steps. Over the past 20 years, nearly 200 Rural hospitals have also been closed.hundreds more hospitals wobbling It is […]
Veterinarian shortage leads to pets waiting months for health care
OJAI, Calif. – There is a shortage of veterinarians in the United States, and that can cause problems for pets. A recent study by Vancouver, Washington-based Mars Veterinary estimates that by 2030, there could be 15,000 fewer veterinarians needed to care for pets nationwide. These days, people often wait weeks, if not months, to see […]
UCLA med school’s mandatory ‘Structural Racism and Health Equity’ course teaches weight loss is ‘useless’
First-year medical students need to learn that weight has little to do with health, according to a new report. Washington Free Beacon I took the syllabus from the “Structural Racism and Health Equity” course at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. This document includes reading lists to prepare for classes on topics such […]
Wisconsin GOP Senate candidate says Republicans ‘making a mistake’ by not discussing health care
Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde says Republicans have a lot of work to do on health care policy. Hovde said in an interview with Fox News Digital that medical care is extremely expensive in some parts of the Badger State, and in many areas it is difficult to even receive treatment. “You know, the […]
Various ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli: health agency
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) warns that some ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli. More than a dozen potentially contaminated products were manufactured by the Greater Omaha Packing Company and included both raw ground meat patties and tubes, according to an FSIS public health alert issued Saturday. It is said […]
UNC Health pilot, physician hospitalized after small plane crash
A small plane crashed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport Wednesday, injuring a doctor and a pilot, UNC Health and RDU Airport confirmed. The aircraft involved was a UNC Air Operations medical plane returning UNC Health internist Dr. Paul Chelminski from a lecture he gave to medical staff at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in […]