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Celebrating 60 Years of Medicare and Medicaid: Insights from KFF Health News’ ‘What The Health?’

Celebrating 60 Years of Medicare and Medicaid: Insights from KFF Health News’ ‘What The Health?’

On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson made history by signing the laws that created Medicare and Medicaid. Fast ... Read more

How Seattle’s Fresh Bucks Program Empowers Food Security and Healthy Eating—But What Happens When Funding Runs Out?

How Seattle’s Fresh Bucks Program Empowers Food Security and Healthy Eating—But What Happens When Funding Runs Out?

Cutting food benefits can reverse health progress, while ongoing support helps with nutrition and food security. Recent research highlights the ... Read more

4 New Food Allergens You Need to Watch For: Proposed Changes to Mandatory Labeling

4 New Food Allergens You Need to Watch For: Proposed Changes to Mandatory Labeling

In a recent study, researchers found that eight foods linked to severe allergic reactions are not properly labeled in Europe. ... Read more

Researchers Warn: Extreme Weather Events Threaten Children’s Mental Health and Brain Development

Researchers Warn: Extreme Weather Events Threaten Children’s Mental Health and Brain Development

Scientists are sounding the alarm about how climate disasters could be hiding serious childhood traumas. These disasters can change how ... Read more

Unlock Better Health: The Surprising Benefits of Aggressive Blood Pressure Management

Unlock Better Health: The Surprising Benefits of Aggressive Blood Pressure Management

Recent research from Mass General Brigham highlights that stricter control of blood pressure can be more beneficial than previously thought, ... Read more

How My Healthy Lifestyle Almost Led to a Seizure: A Doctor’s Warning You Need to Know!

How My Healthy Lifestyle Almost Led to a Seizure: A Doctor’s Warning You Need to Know!

Two years ago, I had a scary chat with my doctor after a routine blood test. She asked if I ... Read more

How Your Lifestyle and Sleep Habits Contribute to Weekend OSA Severity Spikes

How Your Lifestyle and Sleep Habits Contribute to Weekend OSA Severity Spikes

Late nights, weekend parties, and too much drinking can create a new sleep issue called “social apnea.” Researchers at Flinders ... Read more

Discover the Hidden Natural Alternative to Food Dyes You’ve Been Missing!

Discover the Hidden Natural Alternative to Food Dyes You’ve Been Missing!

As people become more aware of what they eat, natural alternatives to synthetic food dyes are gaining attention. One such ... Read more

Unlocking Children’s Health: The Impact of Early Immune Challenges on Oral and Systemic Well-being

Unlocking Children’s Health: The Impact of Early Immune Challenges on Oral and Systemic Well-being

Bacteria are no longer just seen as bad guys. They play a vital role in our health. The gut microbiome ... Read more

Exploring Teen Dating Apps: A Closer Look at Their Impact on Mental Health

Exploring Teen Dating Apps: A Closer Look at Their Impact on Mental Health

Nearly 25% of teenagers are using dating apps, but a new study from Northwestern Medicine indicates this trend may not ... Read more