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Rangers’ Blake Wheeler helping kickstart NHLPA’s mental health training

WASHINGTON — Blake Wheeler was at the mercy of Jay Harrison when his former Jets teammates began launching FirstLine, a health and wellness program through the NHL Players Association. Wheeler could help promote or support it, but he was determined to help realize Harrison's vision. Mental health has been at the forefront for Wheeler over […]

Biden’s potential menthol ban pits politics against public health

Anti-tobacco advocates are increasingly worried that a divided White House will bow to tobacco. political pressure Amid concerns of a backlash from black voters ahead of the 2024 election, the government has reversed its plan to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes, citing opposition from the tobacco industry. The tobacco industry has long been under […]

‘Forever chemicals’ in microplastics rack up $250 billion a year in health care costs: Study

Microplastics, which contain “permanent chemicals,” add $250 billion annually to U.S. health care costs, according to a recent report. study Conducted by researchers at New York University, daily mail report. chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, is man-made and used in many products, including nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, cleaning […]

10 health advances are stealing the show at CES 2024

Technology is changing faster than ever, and so are the ways we protect ourselves. Imagine having a smart device that can check your health at home in under a minute, or an AI solution that can help you stop snoring, sleep better, or feel more relaxed. Isn't it amazing? Well, these are just some of […]

Nick Saban clarifies health rumors after last-minute Alabama retirement decision

Nick Saban addressed concerns about his health following his sudden retirement on Wednesday, ending his storied 28-year college coaching career. The now former University of Alabama coach told ESPN in an interview on SportsCenter that he was just starting to get tired from the intensity of the football season and had no medical conditions that […]

Atlanta restaurant tacks on health insurance fee to diners’ bill

An Atlanta restaurant was hit after it added an unusual fee to customers' bills. Jenchan's Pizza and Chinese in Cabbagetown, Georgia, received hate on social media after customers criticized the restaurant for including 4% of employees' health insurance premiums on their bills. A customer posted a photo of his bill on Reddit last month, which […]

South Carolina lawmakers advance bill banning health care for transgender minors

Detransitioners file suit against American Academy of Pediatrics Kelsey Boller, Storytelling Director at the Independent Women's Forum, reports on a lawsuit filed by a Florida woman who claims her doctor gave her testosterone after a single visit and continued to give her cross-sex hormones after a suicide attempt. details. South Carolina Republican lawmakers are introducing […]