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Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Activists arrested at die-in when protesting loss of global HIV funding

Activists protested severe cuts to foreign aid, claiming the actions threaten lifesaving HIV treatment and humanitarian assistance.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Activists arrested at die-in when protesting loss of global HIV funding

Activists protested severe cuts to foreign aid, claiming the actions threaten lifesaving HIV treatment and humanitarian assistance.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Trump says Coca-Cola to switch to cane sugar in U.S. - just like Mexican Coke

Coca-Cola may consider using cane sugar in its formula following President Trump's suggestion, though no official confirmation has been made.
fromEater
1 week ago

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Isn't Good If It Isn't Bright Green

Mint chocolate chip ice cream should be bright, vibrant, and somewhat fantastical, invoking a childlike pleasure reminiscent of trying foods that couldn't exist in nature.
Food & drink
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Millennial Women Are Sounding The Alarm On A Reproductive Health Issue Way More Common Than People Realize

Periods can be uncomfortable and inconvenient, but perimenopause adds another layer of complexity with hormonal fluctuations and symptoms that can last for several years.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ondine Sherwood obituary

Ondine's drive and vision in recognising the emergent picture of Long Covid and her determination to do something was prescient, bold, and totally in character.
London politics
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! I've Found There Is One Way to Get the Medical Care You Need. My Boyfriend Refuses to Do It.

Advocating for oneself in medical situations is crucial for receiving proper care.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How the EPA evaluates pesticide safety

The EPA faces mounting pressure to expedite pesticide reviews while ensuring safety standards are met.
Health and environmental advocates emphasize the importance of rigorous safety evaluations amid industry demands.
NYC politics
fromWRVO Public Media
2 months ago

A MAHA fight in NY: Liberals and conservatives join forces to regulate food additives

A diverse coalition in New York supports a bill to enhance food safety regulations by banning certain dyes and increasing disclosure of food additives.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
2 months ago

TIME Reveals the 2025 TIME100 Health List of the World's Most Influential People in Health

TIME releases its second annual TIME100 Health list, celebrating individuals influencing global health.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

I Have Cancer,' the TikTok Star Said. Then Came the Torrent of Hate.

By the time Sydney Towle graduated from Dartmouth College in 2022, she had a growing social media side hustle. On TikTok, where she posted videos, her fans watched her perform dance moves in her kitchen and lip-sync to popular songs.
Cancer
#child-protection
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Parenting

Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England

Leading child experts in England call for a complete ban on smacking, citing no evidence of its benefits to children's wellbeing.
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Stop Victorian-era' punishment of smacking, say doctors

Doctors advocate for a ban on smacking, citing risks of physical harm to children, and support legislative changes for better protection.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England

Leading child experts in England call for a complete ban on smacking, citing no evidence of its benefits to children's wellbeing.
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Stop Victorian-era' punishment of smacking, say doctors

Doctors advocate for a ban on smacking, citing risks of physical harm to children, and support legislative changes for better protection.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Larry Bass: Julian Benson was bright, brilliant and used his illness to ease plight of others

Julian was a larger than life character whose dynamism made him stand out as the perfect choice for the Dancing with the Stars panel.
Juventus
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

People with autism and moms with autistic kids want you to know what it's really like

The rise in autism diagnoses calls for increased support and understanding, not stigma or misinformation.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

The power of movement for Parkinson's disease

"When I received my diagnosis, it was overwhelming. You expect one thing, and then you're faced with such a big challenge all at once."
Mental health
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
3 months ago

Sylvie Beljanski: Understanding the Different Mechanisms of Cancer

My father was a PhD in molecular biology. His career centered around the Pasteur Institute in France, the French equivalent to the NIH in the U.S. He joined the Pasteur Institute in 1951 and stayed with them until the time of his retirement in 1988. He was one of the first scientists to look at the environment as a cause, and as a solution to cancer.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Comedian Katherine Ryan reveals second skin cancer diagnosis

Katherine Ryan's mole was diagnosed cancerous after initial dismissal by a doctor, highlighting the importance of advocating for personal health concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Katie Couric shares what she wishes she knew about colon cancer before her husband died at 42 years old

Katie Couric advocates for colon cancer awareness, emphasizing early detection through AI and blood tests following her husband's death from the disease.
fromwww.bostonherald.com
4 months ago

Scientist whose work led FDA to ban food dye says agency overstated risk

The FDA's ban on Red Dye No. 3 is based on a decades-old study linking it to cancer risks in rats.
Mental health
fromWhoWhatWear
4 months ago

Thais Aliabadi Continues to Revolutionize Women's Health With Ovii

Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi exemplifies courage and dedication, transforming her personal journey into a powerful career in women's health.
Cancer
fromkffhealthnews.org
4 months ago

Future of cancer coverage for women federal firefighters uncertain under Trump

Firefighters may lose newly granted cancer coverage due to changes in federal policy and webpage information under the Trump administration.
Women
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Oprah to host ABC primetime special on menopause featuring Halle Berry, Naomi Watts

Oprah Winfrey confronts menopause, addressing its challenges and promoting women's health advocacy through expert discussions and personal stories.
Alternative medicine
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Cod liver oil embraced amid Texas measles outbreak; doctors fight misinfo

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance complicates the public health response to the measles outbreak in Texas, favoring nutrition over vaccination.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

'Grey's Anatomy' star Kate Walsh shares 'very subtle' warning signs ahead of brain tumor diagnosis

Kate Walsh emphasizes the importance of advocating for personal health after her experience with a benign brain tumor.
fromQNS
4 months ago

Organ donation non-profit LiveOnNY honored for advocacy

"LiveOnNY played a pivotal role in the push for S.2739A/A.8275A, recently signed into law to include organ donor registration in driver courses, effective May 2025."
NYC politics
Healthcare
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Is Medicaid at risk in Florida? How proposed federal cuts could affect your healthcare

Proposed federal budget cuts threaten Medicaid funding, causing alarm among Florida health advocates.
Silicon Valley food
fromInverse
5 months ago

What Nutrition Labels Really Tell Us - And How To Read One Like An Expert

Nutrition labeling guidelines continue to be contentious between advocates for clarity and food manufacturers, raising questions about product ingredients and health implications.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

DOGE cuts 9/11-related cancer research funding, which FDNY commissioner calls "a tragedy for all Americans"

The Trump administration canceled a vital $275,000 cancer research contract related to 9/11, limiting support for affected responders.
Cancer
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Olivia Munn Is Raising Awareness About Breast Cancer

Olivia Munn's experience with breast cancer reveals the importance of early screening and the power of sharing one's health journey.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Feb. 19: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Dr. Josephine English

Dr. Josephine English was a pioneering gynecologist who delivered around 6,000 babies and significantly impacted women's health care in Brooklyn.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

London man discovered he had 5 tumours after unusual symptom of craving olives

Dan Horrocks has faced multiple brain tumours and is seeking experimental treatments in the US after limited options in the UK.
Medicine
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

Hundreds of family doctors in Ontario are being recognized by their patients for outstanding service | CBC News

The OCFP campaign highlights the crucial role of family doctors through patient stories of exceptional care and the importance of doctor-patient relationships.
Miscellaneous
fromstupidDOPE
7 months ago

Worldclass Streetwear: Fashion with a Mission to Fight Colon Cancer | stupidDOPE

Worldclass combines stylish streetwear with a mission to combat colon cancer by funding colonoscopies in underserved communities.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming, says their kids saw him 'declining' before dementia diagnosis: 'His language started changing'

"His disease is misdiagnosed, it's missed, it's misunderstood, so finally getting to a diagnosis was key so that I could learn what frontotemporal dementia is and I could educate our children."
Miscellaneous
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