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About a third of pregnant women in the US lack sufficient vitamin D to support healthy pregnancies − new research

Higher vitamin D levels in a mother's blood during pregnancy have been linked to higher IQ scores in early childhood and reduced behavioral problems.
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Vitamin D has long been known to play essential roles in boosting immune health and protecting the nervous system. New research now points to its critical importance in fetal development as well.

The millions of people losing insurance include many who get coverage through the ACA marketplace.

How 17M Americans enrolled in Medicaid and ACA plans could lose their health insurance by 2034

The biggest changes will be to the Medicaid program, which currently covers more than 78 million people. And Congress may cut health care spending further.

Poorly functioning blood vessels lead to the characteristic muscle weakness that so many cancer patients experience.

Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research

Many cancer survivors struggle with muscle weakness, which can be so profound that they may have difficulties walking up a couple of flights of stairs or going shopping for groceries on their own.

Migraines can be debilitating – and frustrating when triggered by weather you can't control.

How weather changes cause migraines – a neurologist explains the triggers and what you can do to ease the pain

Storm systems, heat waves, bright sunlight, even lightning – for millions of people, weather changes can bring on painful headaches.

Measles reaches highest level in 33 years, now in 39 states

Measles cases have surpassed a recent 2019 record to reach the highest level since 1992, with at least 1,289 cases reported in 39 states. The milestone comes as health officials are increasingly alarmed by vaccine skepticism gaining a voice in the Trump administration under U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy […]

Get to Know CVS Pharmacy: A Community Partner in Health and Everyday Wellness

(NAPSI)—As Oregon communities adapt to changes in the pharmacy landscape, particularly as Rite Aid begins to close its doors, many are discovering a trusted partner in CVS Pharmacy . With more than …

Navigating a new normal with Graves’ disease

(BPT) - Sponsored by ImmunovantThree years ago, Jesse was living her very best life. An avid hiker, travel enthusiast and professional photographer, she was never short on energy, always up for her …

What You Need to Know About COVID-19 This Summer: Why Early Treatment Matters

(NewsUSA) - As we get back to summer travel, cookouts, and time with friends and family, COVID-19 is still something to watch out for. While the virus may not be making big headlines, it hasn’t …

What makes chips and chocolate so appealing at certain times of the month?

Ack! I need chocolate! The science of PMS food cravings

Women might find themselves reaching for sweets and potato chips in the two weeks before their period, even if they don’t have a diagnosis of PMS. An OBGYN explains these cyclical food cravings.

Oral Corticosteroids: Relief, Risks, and Preventing Overuse

(BPT) - Asthma, allergies and eczema are more common than you may think. More than 28.2 million people in the U.S. have asthma. About one in three adults and one in four children live with allergies. …

Protect Skin from the Sun: 3 simple tips for summer skin care

(Family Features) Taking good care of your skin all year long is essential, but even more so in the summer when the power of the sun is at its strongest. Keep your body full of moisture with simple and delicious Grape-Infused Waters.

7 ways to get free or low-cost health insurance

GoodRx reports seven ways to access free or low-cost health insurance, including ACA plans, Medicaid, and community health centers.

Counting Steps Doesn’t Add Up to Enough Exercise

(NewsUSA) - Counting steps as a measure of exercise is misleading, and not a useful indicator of daily exercise goals, according to exercise physiologist Alexander Rothstein, Ed.D.“Hitting …

How retirees can support their oral health and overall well-being

(Jill Purcell, Head of Dental and Vision Product and Network Management, Guardian and Shawn Patrick, Director of Strategic Growth, Kelsey National) - Maintaining good oral health is a crucial …

Beta cells 101: Explaining the role of beta cells in type 1 diabetes with Professor Beta T1D

(BPT) - Sponsored by SanofiIt's an unfortunate reality that myths and misconceptions about type 1 diabetes (T1D) are widespread today, leading to significant awareness gaps that ultimately make it …

When Graves’ disease affects your eyes: Why early action matters

(BPT) - Did you know that up to 40% of people with Graves' disease may also develop Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)? Although related, TED and Graves' disease are different conditions that require …

Get Proactive with Your Eye Health

(Family Features) Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of permanent blindness, affects an estimated 3 million Americans, but most people don’t know they have the condition until it’s revealed in an eye exam.

Make Summer as Safe as It is Fun

(Family Features) With school out for summer, children will be away from teachers and coaches who might be trained in first aid and CPR, making it crucial for parents and summer caregivers to brush up on safety tips and life-saving skills.

New Alzheimer’s Pill Offers Families More Time

(NewsUSA) - A once-a-day pill called blarcamesine may slow memory loss and preserve independence—without the scary side effects or burdens of current treatments.A Small Pill With Big PotentialIf …

The research looked at the results of 31 studies and a total sample of more than 60,000 students.

More than half of US teens have had at least one cavity, but fluoride programs in schools help prevent them – new research

Fluoride varnish, easily and quickly applied to a child’s teeth, is an affordable and effective way to help prevent cavities.

Neutrophils (yellow) eject a NET (green) to ensnare bacteria (purple). Other cells, such as red blood cells (orange), may also get trapped.

Mitochondria can sense bacteria and trigger your immune system to trap them – revealing new ways to treat infections and autoimmunity

Not only do mitochondria serve as the engine of the cell – they also act as watchtowers for the immune system.

A comic book produced for Black transgender women in Philadelphia explains the benefits of using PrEP to prevent HIV infection. Wriply Bennet for the Risk Communication Laboratory, Temple University

I’m an expert in crafting public health messages: Here are 3 marketing strategies I use to make Philadelphia healthier

The same tools that companies use to sell products can be used to encourage people to get vaccinated, get a colonoscopy or get treated for an infection.

Higher Premiums and Fewer Options: What Employers Want You to Know About Hospital Pricing

(NAPSI)—Americans are struggling with rising healthcare costs, driven in large part by unchecked hospital pricing practices. When large hospital systems abuse their pricing power, local employers, …

Extreme heat can become lethal quickly. A young man cools off at Washington, D.C.'s Yards Park during a heat wave in 2021.

How to stay safe during heat waves – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

A public health researcher explains the signs someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.

Evidence suggests that insurance companies use AI to delay or limit health care that patients need.

How artificial intelligence controls your health insurance coverage

Health insurance companies use AI to decide which health care treatment to cover. State laws and federal agencies are now moving toward regulating these algorithms.

About a third of pregnant women in the US lack sufficient vitamin D to support healthy pregnancies − new research

Measles reaches highest level in 33 years, now in 39 states

Get to Know CVS Pharmacy: A Community Partner in Health and Everyday Wellness

7 ways to get free or low-cost health insurance

Counting Steps Doesn’t Add Up to Enough Exercise

How retirees can support their oral health and overall well-being

Beta cells 101: Explaining the role of beta cells in type 1 diabetes with Professor Beta T1D

Stem cell transplants: A potential new start for people with blood cancers

New clinical trial aims to prevent relapse in patients with DLBCL

Medications for managing opioid use disorder can safely and effectively support treatment

Breaking the cycle: A revolutionary approach to treating mental health and addiction

Creating Lifelong Connections in Healthcare: A Story of Inspiration and Friendship

How innovative genomic testing is transforming early breast cancer care

New clinical trial shows anti-inflammatory medication reduces heart plaque

Healthy body, healthy brain: Tips to optimize your brain health

This treatment has users saying their fine lines are 'practically erased' — and it's needle-free