Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
Read full article: Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kidsThe Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires
Read full article: EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfiresAbout 100 of the nation’s most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions of Americans.
Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracy
Read full article: Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracyThe leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for federal forced labor conspiracy.
Corn tortillas in California now must contain folic acid. More states are looking at it
Read full article: Corn tortillas in California now must contain folic acid. More states are looking at itCalifornia is the first state to require food makers to add folic acid, a crucial vitamin, to corn masa flour used to make tortillas and other foods.
He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery
Read full article: He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mysteryThe astronaut who prompted NASA's first medical evacuation earlier this year says doctors still don't know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station.
New valve replacement option allows patients to breathe pain free after heart surgery
Read full article: New valve replacement option allows patients to breathe pain free after heart surgeryImagine your heart not functioning properly and you not knowing for years! That’s the reality of people with aortic valve disease.
Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube
Read full article: Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTubeA Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media is celebrating a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube.
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media use
Read full article: Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child's social media useEarlier this week a jury in California this found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
Treating AFib with a single procedure proves to be safer, more effective
Read full article: Treating AFib with a single procedure proves to be safer, more effectiveAFib, an irregular and often very fast heart rhythm, can lead to blood clots in the heart and significantly increase the chance of someone having a stroke. Now, more doctors are using a transformative way to treat patients with AFib called a concomitant procedure.
Breakthroughs for dry macular degeneration are on the way
Read full article: Breakthroughs for dry macular degeneration are on the wayDry age-related macular degeneration is the most common type — it happens when small deposits form under the retina, causing cells in the eye’s macula to die off. There’s currently no cure, but breakthroughs are on the horizon.
Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say
Read full article: Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts sayThe Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health.
EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices
Read full article: EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas pricesThe Environmental Protection Agency has announced it would allow gas stations to continue selling slightly cheaper E15 this summer in a move that may be good for drivers and corn growers but will likely contribute to air pollution.
How your weight is distributed can have a major effect on your overall health
Read full article: How your weight is distributed can have a major effect on your overall healthBodies come in all shapes and sizes. But research shows fat distribution, where weight is stored, can be linked to different health risks.
World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness
Read full article: World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illnessDutch food scientist Huub Lelieveld has won the World Food Prize for shaping modern food processing safety standards used worldwide.
Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance
Read full article: Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stanceWellness influencer Dr. Casey Means' nomination to become U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators grilled her on vaccines during a tense confirmation hearing.
FDA flags misleading claims for cancer drug by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong
Read full article: FDA flags misleading claims for cancer drug by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-ShiongFederal health officials have issued a warning about controversial statements made by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about one of his company's cancer drugs.
How to pinpoint the right workout for your personality so you see real results
Read full article: How to pinpoint the right workout for your personality so you see real resultsExperts say staying active is one of the most powerful ways to protect your health. But it turns out that how you exercise may depend on who you are.
Thai court holds gold mine operator liable for toxic runoff in a decade-old environmental case
Read full article: Thai court holds gold mine operator liable for toxic runoff in a decade-old environmental caseA Thai court on Tuesday found a major gold mine operator liable for pollution that has harmed nearby villagers, in a ruling that could influence future environmental lawsuits.
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Read full article: As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still keyUse of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications.
Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warn
Read full article: Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warnConservationists are warning that the Trump administration is working state by state to undo decades of progress in clearing skies over the country's beloved national parks.
It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns
Read full article: It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newbornsDoctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other safe and routine care for babies.
Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help
Read full article: Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would helpMore research is starting to show that women can benefit from lifting weights, perhaps even more than men.
Clean smarter this Spring: Protecting your family’s health At home
Read full article: Clean smarter this Spring: Protecting your family’s health At homeWhile many families focus Spring cleaning efforts on closets and garages, experts say spring is also the perfect time to clean out hidden exposures that can affect your child’s health: from everyday plastics to cleaning products and indoor air.
Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration
Read full article: Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declarationA federal judge has ruled that the government overreached when it declared certain types of gender-affirming care unsafe for young people.
Georgia woman charged with murder after police say she took pills to induce an abortion
Read full article: Georgia woman charged with murder after police say she took pills to induce an abortionA 31-year-old Georgia woman has charged with murder by police who say she took pills to induce an abortion.
How the triage process works for determining the order that patients are seen in ERs
Read full article: How the triage process works for determining the order that patients are seen in ERsInjuries and sicknesses vary when people show up to an ER for medical care, so doctors must decide, depending on the severity, which cases take priority in determining how soon patients can be treated in a room and the order in which they are seen.
Trump administration launches investigation of states that mandate health insurance covers abortion
Read full article: Trump administration launches investigation of states that mandate health insurance covers abortionThe Trump administration is launching investigations into 13 states that require health insurance plans to cover abortion.
What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll
Read full article: What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new pollA new KFF survey shows many Americans who had Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance last year are struggling with high health costs.