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World Sight Day 2024 to Prioritise Child Eye Health

(PRESS RELEASE) World Sight Day, 10 October 2024, will highlight the critical importance of prioritising child eye health, and give children everywhere the opportunity to love their eyes. Coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)...

To Your Good Health: Over-the-counter eye drops safe to use with AMD medication

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 67-year-old female being treated with Eylea for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). I have just had my second round of Eyelea, and with the pollen starting up, my eyes are beginning to itch. Is it safe to use over-the-counter eye...

Why I Say, “I Am Neurodivergent” and “I Have Mental Health Conditions”

In a recent conversation, I mentioned that I am neurodivergent. I was surprised to be corrected. He attempted to challenge my thinking. “Why do you have to say ‘I am’? You swim; are you also a swimmer?” I gave him grace for his unfamiliarity...

Sexplain It: I’m a Gay Man—So Why Am I Thinking About Sleeping With Women?

I’m Zachary Zane, a sex writer, author, and ethical Boyslut (a fancy way of saying I sleep with a lot of people, and I’m very, very open about it). Over the years, I’ve had my fair share of sexual experiences, dating and sleeping with hundreds of...

‘I tried the Tracy Anderson Method at her first London studio’

I am dripping in sweat. My pink activewear is at least two shades darker, the salt is stinging my eyes, and my butt is burning. I’m at Tracy Anderson’s inaugural London studio, and there are two things on my mind: one) why didn’t I wear black? and two) why is no-one...

Is USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NYSE:USNA) Potentially Undervalued?

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NYSE:USNA), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the NYSE over the last few months, increasing to US$52.36 at one point, and dropping to the lows of US$43.01. Some share...

Insomnia is not just a night-time problem, it also impacts quality of life hugely’

Whether or not you use the word insomnia, you probably have an idea of what it looks like and either you or a loved one have experienced it at some point in your life. The scientifically acknowledged definition of insomnia is a difficulty in getting to sleep and/or...

Embracing Beauty in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to the Latest Trends

Intro The beauty industry is ever-evolving, with each year bringing new trends, innovations, and techniques. In 2024, beauty enthusiasts can expect an array of exciting developments, from sustainable packaging to groundbreaking skincare technologies. This article...

‘The system failed him’: Family had sought mental health care for man shot at Suncoast High

RIVIERA BEACH — Just two days before an encounter with a police officer that resulted in a Riviera Beach man being shot and wounded on the campus of Suncoast High School, his family sought to get him help. Delroy Thomas was taken to HCA JFK North Medical Center on...

Abortion-bans’ limit on health care argued

WASHINGTON — Conservative Supreme Court justices voiced skepticism Wednesday that state abortion bans enacted after the overturning of Roe v. Wade violate federal health care law, though some also questioned the effects on emergency care for pregnant patients....
World Sight Day 2024 to Prioritise Child Eye Health

World Sight Day 2024 to Prioritise Child Eye Health

(PRESS RELEASE) World Sight Day, 10 October 2024, will highlight the critical importance of prioritising child eye health, and give children everywhere the opportunity to love their eyes. Coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)...

Verana Health launches its Qdata Thyroid Eye Disease module

Verana Health launches its Qdata Thyroid Eye Disease module

(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Iryna) Verana Health announced the launch of its Qdata Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) module, a curated dataset that encompasses real-world data on more than 250,000 de-identified patients and provides information on extracting diagnoses from...

Abortion-bans’ limit on health care argued

Abortion-bans’ limit on health care argued

WASHINGTON — Conservative Supreme Court justices voiced skepticism Wednesday that state abortion bans enacted after the overturning of Roe v. Wade violate federal health care law, though some also questioned the effects on emergency care for pregnant patients....

Feds establish new rules for health care staffing and pay

Feds establish new rules for health care staffing and pay

After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed serious problems with the health care workforce and patient care, especially at nursing homes, some major changes are coming.  This week, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services established new minimum staffing...

Which are the best states for children’s health care?

Which are the best states for children’s health care?

WalletHub has released its latest analysis of the best and worst states for children’s health care. In order to determine which states offer the most cost-effective and highest-quality health care for children, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of...

Taking Account of Rising Health Care Costs

Taking Account of Rising Health Care Costs

Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation. Navigating the health care system in the United States can often feel like being lost in a maze. What kind of doctor should I see? Who...

Six Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Went Bald

Six Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Went Bald

I have been bald for almost three years. Some people – primarily my brother – will tell you that I have actually been bald for much longer than that, but I like to count from the moment I realised it was pointless to pretend that I still had hair. The moment I stopped...

Are Black women being failed by IVF?

Are Black women being failed by IVF?

The shaky reality of IVF – from a painful postcode lottery dictating your ability to have treatment on the NHS to the challenges of going through treatment while working – is something that you’ll be deeply familiar with, if you’ve ever taken that path. New data,...