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Africa battles to halt cholera cases as funding cuts hurt
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Health-funding cuts are wreaking havoc on many African countries’ ability to gain control diseases such as cholera, according to the continent’s main health-advisory body.
Financial aid provided by governments of wealthier countries to developing nations to improve health outcomes had already dropped by about ...Read more

Supreme Court ruling could strain Minnesota's providers of gender-affirming care for minors
A Supreme Court ruling this week upholding a Tennessee law that bans many gender-affirming treatments for minors could put added strain on Minnesota providers of care.
Minnesota’s protections for transgender youth remain protected under state law.
Rep. Leigh Finke, DFL-St. Paul, the first transgender person elected to the Minnesota ...Read more

CDC staffing upheaval disrupts HIV projects and wastes money, researchers say
Dozens of HIV experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received emails earlier this month revoking notices they received 10 weeks ago that laid them off. Damage to their projects may be permanent, however, and ongoing restrictions on their research will harm lives, multiple HIV scientists at the CDC told KFF Health News on ...Read more

Want to stay healthy when you fly? Here's the plane truth
Whether your vacation plans involve a romantic getaway to a faraway locale or just a summer visit with the grandkids, odds are an airplane will be involved.
For the most part, planes are a great way to go, health experts say.
"Overall, it's a very safe mode of transportation," said Dr. Leigh Speicher, an aerospace medicine specialist who is ...Read more

Commentary: The Supreme Court failed when it decided against gender-affirming care
The Supreme Court’s decision upholding a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth is a tragic abdication of the judiciary’s responsibility to protect minorities.
In 1937, in United States vs. Carolene Products, the court famously explained that while courts usually should defer to the political process, deference is ...Read more

Cancer before 40: Mayo Clinic expert shares 3 topics that younger patients often want to discuss
Dr. Allison Rosenthal's experience facing a leukemia diagnosis while in medical school inspired her to pursue a career fighting cancer. It also gave her insight into aspects of life with cancer for people under 40. Now, Dr. Rosenthal is among the leaders of an effort at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center to help younger adults and older ...Read more
Nonmedication Treatment For Sleep Is Recommended Over Meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 90 years old and cannot sleep at night. I have tried taking two or three times the dosage of most over-the-counter drugs to no avail. A doctor put me on a prescription medicine, but it didn't work. Is there an alternative, or must I spend the rest of my life sleepless? -- D.J.
ANSWER: At the age of 90, you need careful ...Read more
Is your heart aging faster than you are?
Your body's internal organs can become a lot older than your chronological age -- and it's usually from the lifestyle choices you make.
A new study in European Heart Journal Open used an MRI to accurately assess the functional age of a person's heart (like its RealAge or ActualAge) and the researchers discovered there are structural and ...Read more

LGBTQ advocacy, legal groups condemn court decision on gender-affirming care ban: 'Catastrophic failure for our nation's youth'
Chicago-area trans and LGBTQ+ community groups responded with disappointment and anger Wednesday to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care.
Representatives from Trans Up Front Illinois, Brave Space Alliance, Equality Illinois and Arcus Behavioral Health — groups that provide resources to trans...Read more

As Supreme Court rules on trans youth, California aims to expand 'sanctuary' protections
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democratic state lawmakers and LGBTQ advocates slammed a Wednesday decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upholds a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender youth, calling the ruling “horrifying” and “bigoted.”
In a 6-3 decision, the court sided with the state of Tennessee over a 2023 law ...Read more

Kansas City wins money back after suing RFK, Jr. over federal vaccine grants
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A U.S. District Court judge granted an injunction on Tuesday temporarily blocking federal officials from cutting public health funding for Kansas City — a win in the city’s ongoing legal battle against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and the agency he leads.
The court order requires that ...Read more

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee youth transgender care ban
WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Tennessee law that restricts access to gender-affirming care for minors, in a ruling that shifts the contentious policy debates about transgender rights to the hands of lawmakers.
The 6-3 decision, written by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., found that states can regulate or even ban...Read more

Supreme Court upholds red-state laws that ban hormones for transgender teens
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that states may ban hormone treatments for transgender teens, rejecting the claim that such gender-based discrimination is unconstitutional.
In a 6-3 decision, the justices said states are generally free to decide on proper standards of medical care, particularly when health experts are divided. ...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Spotlight on supplements: Milk thistle
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a flowering herb native to Mediterranean regions and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Its active ingredient, silymarin, is a group of flavonoids known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Today, milk thistle supplements are popular for supporting liver health, among other ...Read more

6 foods commonly mistaken for being high in protein
Protein is needed for critical processes such as building muscle, immune response, and creating hormones and neurotransmitters. Adding protein-rich foods to meals and snacks can also support weight loss, improve your body composition, and support blood sugar regulation.
Many high-protein foods and drinks can help you meet and exceed your daily ...Read more

Think your child has ADHD? What your pediatrician can do
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood. It affects approximately 7% to 8% of all children and youth in the US. As the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) points out in their clinical practice guideline for ADHD, that’s more than the mental health system can handle, which ...Read more

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Are all calories created equal?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve heard “a calorie is a calorie” when it comes to weight loss, but can that really be true? With the number of diets out there (keto, intermittent fasting, Mediterranean), I’m completely overwhelmed with what I’m meant to be doing.
ANSWER: Yes and no. (Isn’t that always the answer to nutrition inquiries?) While ...Read more
State of Mind
The American Psychological Association says more than three-quarters of U.S. adults report stress-related symptoms, including depression and fatigue. Topsure, a luxury product website, ranked all 50 states based on work, finances, family, health and safety and work-life balance to see where most of these stressed-out folks lived.
The 10 most ...Read more

A revolutionary drug for extreme hunger offers clues to obesity's complexity
Ali Foley Shenk still remembers the panic when her 10-year-old son, Dean, finished a 20-ounce box of raisins in the seconds the cupboard was left unlocked. They rushed to the emergency room, fearing a dangerous bowel impaction.
The irony stung: When Dean was born, he was so weak and floppy he survived only with feeding tubes because he couldn�...Read more

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Why you should know your heart rate numbers
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When I go for a walk or to the gym, people always seem to be checking their pulse, whether by hand or with a wearable. Why is heart rate so important?
ANSWER: Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your resting heart rate is when the heart is pumping the lowest amount of blood you need ...Read more
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