DON'T EVER GIVE UP
A Change Will Do You Good By: Sharron Myers As the last rays of summer’s warmth ebb away and the gentle breezes of autumn waft themselves upon us, we recognize once again, that change is inevitable. Nature is constantly changing and yet, so many people have the notion that change is frightening. People are […]
2022-11-22 Scientists Debate the Role of a Virus in Multiple Sclerosis by Elizabeth Preston Ryan Grant was in his 20s and serving in the military when he learned that the numbness and tingling in his hands and feet, as well as his unshakeable fatigue, were symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Like nearly a million other people […]
2022-11-21 As STDs Proliferate, Companies Rush to Market At-Home Test Kits. But Are They Reliable? Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News Among the more remarkable legacies of the covid-19 pandemic is how quickly federal regulators, the health care industry, and consumers moved to make at-home testing a reliable tool for managing a public health […]
4 Steps to Live in the Present Every Day (Family Features) Living in the present means celebrating each moment as it happens without worries about the past or anxiety for what the future holds and enjoying life to the fullest. Many people find themselves thinking about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow, making […]
2022-11-21 Doctors often miss depression symptoms for certain groups – a routine screening policy for all adult primary care patients could significantly reduce the gap Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Thomas Barwick/Stone via Getty Images Maria Garcia, University of California, San Francisco Depression is a costly and debilitating condition that profoundly influences a […]
2022-11-20 Mistrust and Polarization Steer Rural Governments to Reject Federal Public Health Funding Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez ELKO, Nev. — When Elko County commissioners rejected a $500,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that could have helped the county create a health department or health district, Kayla Hopkins pleaded with them […]
2022-11-20 Blessed are the (tiny) cheesemakers Cheese is not just a tasty snack — it’s an ecosystem. And the fungi and bacteria within that ecosystem play a big part in shaping the flavor and texture of the final product. By Ute Eberle Some cheeses are mild and soft like mozzarella, others are salty-hard like […]
Recipe Sunday 2022-11-20 We feel, and studies suggest, that cooking can be a form of therapy for many. On Sunday, we post recipes for those looking for new ways to diversify their cookbooks (we do not get paid for this). —Editorial Team. A Full, Festive Menu for Holiday Celebrations (Family Features) From the hors d’oeuvres […]
2022-11-19 California Stockpiles Penalties From Uninsured Residents Instead of Lowering Care Costs Angela Hart SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nearly three years after California started fining residents who don’t have health insurance, the state has not distributed any of the revenue it has collected, KHN has learned — money that was intended to help Californians […]
2022-11-19 Americans are Turning to Side Hustles to Combat Inflation (Family Features) As inflation increases, many Americans are looking for ways to make some extra cash to reach financial goals faster, save for a big purchase or simply make ends meet. In fact, 41% of Americans need additional income from sources like side hustles, according […]