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Don’t Gamble with Your Eyes: Why Wearing Expired Contacts Can Be Dangerous

Don’t Gamble with Your Eyes: Why Wearing Expired Contacts Can Be Dangerous

Don’t Gamble with Your Eyes: Why Wearing Expired Contacts Can Be Dangerous

Jonathan Jeriah August 8, 2023

Using expires contacts can put your eye health at risk. Here’s what to know…Read...

Researchers propose a strategy to stratify risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s

Researchers propose a strategy to stratify risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s

Researchers propose a strategy to stratify risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s

Jonathan Jeriah August 8, 2023

The projected cost of caring for millions of individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease (AD)...

Valley fever could hit California hard. The drought-to-downpour cycle is to blame

Valley fever could hit California hard. The drought-to-downpour cycle is to blame

Valley fever could hit California hard. The drought-to-downpour cycle is to blame

Jonathan Jeriah August 8, 2023

After California’s record-breaking winter rains, public health officials are warning about an increased risk...

As clinics pivot post-Roe, battle rages over syringe service in opioid-ravaged West Virginia

As clinics pivot post-Roe, battle rages over syringe service in opioid-ravaged West Virginia

As clinics pivot post-Roe, battle rages over syringe service in opioid-ravaged West Virginia

Jonathan Jeriah August 8, 2023

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Staff at Women’s Health Center of West Virginia know what...

McConnell is warmly embraced by Kentucky Republicans amid questions about his health

McConnell is warmly embraced by Kentucky Republicans amid questions about his health

McConnell is warmly embraced by Kentucky Republicans amid questions about his health

Jonathan Jeriah August 8, 2023

“This is my 28th Fancy Farm, and I want to assure you it’s not...

Are Naps Good for You?

Are Naps Good for You?

Are Naps Good for You?

Jonathan Jeriah August 8, 2023

Here’s the science on whether naps have short- and long-term benefits for your health…Read...

Could Weight-Loss Drugs Curb Addiction? Your Health, Quickly, Episode 12

Could Weight-Loss Drugs Curb Addiction? Your Health, Quickly, Episode 12

Could Weight-Loss Drugs Curb Addiction? Your Health, Quickly, Episode 12

Jonathan Jeriah August 7, 2023

Drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic might help people tackle substance abuse as well...

Extreme Temps and Particulate Matter in Fatal Heart Attacks; Impact of Thymectomy

Extreme Temps and Particulate Matter in Fatal Heart Attacks; Impact of Thymectomy

Extreme Temps and Particulate Matter in Fatal Heart Attacks; Impact of Thymectomy

Jonathan Jeriah August 7, 2023

MedPage Today) — TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth...

Public Health Alert for Raw Beef Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Public Health Alert for Raw Beef Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Public Health Alert for Raw Beef Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Jonathan Jeriah August 7, 2023

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert due...

Journalists Zero In on Opioid Settlement Cash, Congress, and the Medicaid Unwinding

Journalists Zero In on Opioid Settlement Cash, Congress, and the Medicaid Unwinding

Journalists Zero In on Opioid Settlement Cash, Congress, and the Medicaid Unwinding

Jonathan Jeriah August 7, 2023

KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local...