NPR Health
MARCH 17, 2025
America is a deeply spiritual nation. Over 70% of us say that we feel spiritual in some way. But at the same time we're getting less religious. So for people who are spiritual-but-not-religious what's replacing organized religion? What do they believe and where does that show up in their day-to-day lives? In our new series called Losing My Religion, It's Been a Minute is going to find out.
NC Health News
MARCH 18, 2025
By Jennifer Fernandez As the mental health crisis for adults and kids worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ivy Bagley decided to go back to school for one more certification. A nurse practitioner for 17 years, Bagley saw more and more children needing help in eastern North Carolina. Many ended up waiting months for appointments or being sent to doctors an hour or more away, she said.
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Public Health Insider
MARCH 18, 2025
We love our pets here in King County. With some of the highest pet ownership rates in the country, its clear our furry (and not-so-furry) companions are a big part of our lives. Whether you're booking a grooming day for your pup or boarding your pet while you're away, you want to feel confident they'll be safe, happy, and healthy while in someone elses care.
The Hill
MARCH 17, 2025
Mississippi state and federal officials have confirmed an outbreak of a strain of bird flu not reported in the U.S. since 2017, with quarantine and depopulation efforts already underway. In a statement released March 12, the Mississippi Board of Animal Health stated that poultry from a commercial broiler breeder chicken flock in Noxubee County had tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
NPR Health
MARCH 16, 2025
Assad's forces detained mothers and children and sent many of the youth to orphanages. Syrians whose children vanished during the war are now seeking information on their fate. NPR investigates.
Black Health Matters
MARCH 18, 2025
Presented By Sanofi Victoria Dibiaso MPH, Priscilla Pemu, MD, Kasey Boynton, Constance D. Benson, Chris Lundy, BSCN Victoria Dibiaso, MPH, Priscilla Pemu, MD, Kasey Boynton, Constance D. Benson, and Chris Lundy BSCN addressed the audience with vulnerability and expertise. According to the Journal of American Medicine Pediatrics , “Sickle cell disease is one of the most common genetic disorders, affecting more than 100,000 individuals in the US and 20 million people worldwide.” It aff
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The Hill
MARCH 19, 2025
The " Make America Healthy Again " initiative, led by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to revamp the U.S.'s dietary guidelines and food industry practices. Kennedy has repeatedly targeted ultra-processed foods as the primary culprit behind a range of diseases that afflict Americans, particularly children. He vowed in a Senate confirmation hearing to focus on removing such foods from school lunches for children because they are reportedly making them sick.
NPR Health
MARCH 19, 2025
Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems might be primed to fend off a worse case, research finds.
Environmental Health News
MARCH 17, 2025
Once driven to the brink by DDT, peregrine falcons are disappearing again across multiple continents, with scientists pointing to avian flu as a possible cause but lacking definitive answers. Evert Lindquist reports for bioGraphic. In short: Researchers report sharp declines in peregrine falcon numbers in at least 11 countries, particularly along coastal areas in North America and Europe.
The Hindu
MARCH 20, 2025
The photographer, originally from Kozhikode, Kerala, has won the International Photography Exhibition Awards by the Royal Photographic Society in the Under 30s category for her photo-series, Not What You Saw
The Hill
MARCH 18, 2025
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new initiative Tuesday titled "Operation Stork Speed" aimed at reviewing infant formula ingredients and expanding available options. According to the FDA, the goal of its new initiative is to ensure the "quality, safety, nutritional adequacy, and resilience of the domestic infant formula supply." In 2022, the U.S. infant formula supply was hampered following the temporary closure of Abbott Nutrition's Michigan facility due to bacteria contaminat
NPR Health
MARCH 19, 2025
This month marks five years since the pandemic began, and here are 5 things that changed permanently. (Image credit: Dr.
Preventing Chronic Disease
MARCH 18, 2025
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The Hindu
MARCH 18, 2025
Astronauts returning from space undergo rigorous post-flight rehabilitation, including medical tests and physical exercises to readjust to gravity.
National Council on Urban Indian Health
MARCH 17, 2025
On March 5, 2025, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) advanced 25 bills impacting Native communities out of Committee. Among them were three NCUIH-endorsed bills: the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025 (S.761), the Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act (S.390), and the IHS Workforce Parity Act (S.632).
NPR Health
MARCH 20, 2025
March 20 is International Happiness Day a day that the United Nations had dedicated to the celebration of joy. We asked photographers around the world to share a picture that can bring bliss.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 21, 2025
Researchers have developed eye drops that extend vision in animal models of a group of inherited diseases that lead to progressive vision loss in humans, known as retinitis pigmentosa.
The Hindu
MARCH 20, 2025
The market for anti-obesity drugs in India has seen exponential growth, swelling from 137 crore in November 2020 to 535 crore in November 2024
News Medical Health Sciences
MARCH 18, 2025
Marijuana is now legal in many places, but is it safe? Two new studies add to mounting evidence that people who use cannabis are more likely to suffer a heart attack than people who do not use the drug, even among younger and otherwise healthy adults.
NPR Health
MARCH 15, 2025
Here are the winning entries in this year's Global Ability Photography Challenge.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 19, 2025
An experimental drug appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's-related dementia in people destined to develop the disease in their 30s, 40s or 50s, according to the results of a new study. The findings suggest -- for the first time in a clinical trial -- that early treatment to remove amyloid plaques from the brain many years before symptoms arise can delay the onset of Alzheimer's dementia.
The Hindu
MARCH 18, 2025
The lancet study also suggests that more research with diverse populations are essential to confirm its long-term safety and effectiveness before widespread use
News Medical Health Sciences
MARCH 18, 2025
In an unprecedented show of unity, more than 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, representatives from civil society organizations, and individuals worldwide have signed a resounding call for urgent action to reduce air pollution and to protect people's health from its devastating impacts.
NPR Health
MARCH 19, 2025
Ever scan the ingredient list of your favorite personal care products like shampoos or lotions and think, what are these complicated chemicals? And are any of them bad for me? We definitely have. And our colleagues at NPR's Life Kit did one step better: They parlayed their anxiety spiral into a helpful guide on the safety of personal care products. So today, Gina talks to Life Kit 's Marielle Segarra about some of the top chemicals of concern, including parabens and phthalates.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 20, 2025
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument used millions of galaxies and quasars to build the largest 3D map of our universe to date. Combining their data with other experiments shows signs that the impact of dark energy may be weakening over time -- and the standard model of how the universe works may need an update.
NPJ Vaccine
MARCH 16, 2025
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News Medical Health Sciences
MARCH 16, 2025
A JAMA Network Open study finds that better cardiovascular health (CVH) in older adults is linked to lower levels of neurodegenerative biomarkers, particularly neurofilament light chain (NfL). These benefits are consistent across races and especially impactful for individuals carrying Alzheimer's-related genetic risks.
NPR Health
MARCH 17, 2025
The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated children. People usually recover, but doctors are stressing how dangerous and long-lasting it can be.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 18, 2025
Modern humans descended from not one, but at least two ancestral populations that drifted apart and later reconnected, long before modern humans spread across the globe.
The Hindu
MARCH 21, 2025
Tips for diabetics fasting during Ramadan: test blood sugar, adjust insulin dosage, monitor symptoms, consult doctor if needed.
News Medical Health Sciences
MARCH 20, 2025
Researchers determine the role of dietary omega-3 fatty acids in the development of ischemic heart disease throughout the world.
NPR Health
MARCH 15, 2025
It doesn't matter how full you are, you can always fit in a bite or two or three of pie and ice cream. Scientists say it has to due with special neurons in our brain that just can't get enough sugar.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 18, 2025
A new study has discovered what researchers say is the first drug to fully reproduce the effects of physical stroke rehabilitation in model mice, following from human studies.
The Hindu
MARCH 21, 2025
Researchers at ARUMDA-TIFR uncover harmful effects of sugar beverages on health, proposing targeted therapies for metabolic effects from consumption of sugary beverages
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