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A Comprehensive Comparison of Tobacco and Marijuana: Positives, Negatives, and Medicinal Uses By Editorial Team Tobacco and marijuana are two widely consumed substances, but they differ significantly in their usage, effects, and medicinal applications. This article provides an in-depth comparison of the two, covering the positives, negatives, and verified medicinal usages […]
Salt taste is surprisingly mysterious Too much sodium is bad, but so is too little — no wonder the body has two sensing mechanisms By Amber Dance We’ve all heard of the five tastes our tongues can detect — sweet, sour, bitter, savory-umami and salty. But the real number is actually six, because […]
The Powerful Connection Between Nutrition and Well-Being: How a Healthy Diet Benefits General and Mental Health By Editorial Team A healthy diet has a profound impact on both general and mental health. The old adage, “You are what you eat,” holds true when considering how nutrition affects our overall well-being. Let’s explore […]
What can we do about ultraprocessed foods? Researchers are figuring out the features of these foods that harm our health — and proposing ways ahead By Alice Callahan From breakfast cereals and protein bars to flavored yogurt and frozen pizzas, ultraprocessed foods are everywhere, filling aisle upon aisle at the supermarket. Fully 58 percent […]
2023-10-08 Feds Rein In Use of Predictive Software That Limits Care for Medicare Advantage Patients Susan Jaffe Judith Sullivan was recovering from major surgery at a Connecticut nursing home in March when she got surprising news from her Medicare Advantage plan: It would no longer pay for her care because she was well […]
2023-10-07 Social Security Chief Orders Broad Review of Benefit Overpayments David Hilzenrath and Jodie Fleischer, Cox Media Group The federal agency that oversees Social Security announced Wednesday that it will review the way it handles “overpayments” — money it sends beneficiaries that it later determines they weren’t entitled to receive. The Social Security […]
2023-10-06 Facing Criticism, Feds Award First Maternal Health Grant to a Predominantly Black Rural Area Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News A federal program to combat the alarming rates of rural women dying from pregnancy complications has marked a first: It’s supporting an organization that serves predominantly Black counties in the Deep South. […]
Tackling the growing problem of overmedication Polypharmacy — taking five or more meds at a time — leads to side effects, unnecessary hospitalizations and premature deaths. Researchers and pharmacists are seeking solutions to this serious public health problem that disproportionately affects older adults. By Helen Santoro 8.12.2021 When my grandmother Carol Mitchell was diagnosed with […]
3 Tips for New Runners (SPM Wire) Running is one of the best ways to beat stress, build endurance, torch calories and get fresh air. However, there are many potential pitfalls that new runners can experience if they don’t take proper precautions. Following these three steps will help you stay safe, prevent injury […]
Weight stigma is a burden around the world – and has negative consequences everywhere Weight stigma occurs in many developed countries, not just the U.S. and often has devastating consequences. SIPhotography/Getty Images Rebecca Puhl, University of Connecticut Lazy. Unmotivated. No self-discipline. No willpower. These are just a few of the widespread stereotypes ingrained in American […]