Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s health secretary, has said that tackling a chronic disease “epidemic” would be a cornerstone of his Make America Healthy Again agenda, often invoking alarming statistics as an urgent reason for reforming public health in this country. On Friday, President Trump released a proposed budget that called for cutting the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’ve known “Bianca” since high school. She’s my neighbor and godmother to my son. I consider her a sister, and we travel and spend holidays together. Our families get along well. A month ago, my body started aching all over. I have been feeling sick, and my doctor is trying to figure out … Read more
The sun was bursting through the sandstone arch of Window Rock in northeastern Arizona, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in bluejeans, was finally in his element: on a hike. It was the last day of his multistate Make American Healthy Again tour, designed to highlight various aspects of Mr. Kennedy’s plan to fight … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken of an “existential threat” that he said can destroy the nation. “We have the highest chronic disease burden of any country in the world,” Mr. Kennedy said at a hearing in January before the Senate confirmed him as the secretary of Health and Human Services. And on Monday he … Read more
A day after attending the funeral of an unvaccinated child who died of measles, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will kick off a tour through Southwestern states on Monday, spotlighting initiatives that emphasize nutrition and lifestyle choices as tools for combating disease. The Make America Healthy Again tour, which will take Mr. Kennedy through … Read more
Chronic lower back pain is one of the top complaints that sends Americans to their doctors — and it’s a leading cause of missed workdays and disability claims. While slipped discs, arthritis and spinal problems are often blamed, for some, the real culprit is an infection. Now, there’s hope on the horizon for these patients. … Read more
The seat-swapping phenomenon has sparked many social media discussions with flyers sharing stories about fellow travelers asking to switch seats. One user appeared to take a stand by sharing an experience in the “r/delta” forum on Reddit. Titled, “Finally said no,” the user shares “a couple approached me and asked if I could change seats with … Read more
Not to burst your bubble, but your gum might be packed with plastic. A new study found that chewing a single piece releases hundreds — if not thousands — of microplastics into your saliva, which you’re most likely swallowing. That’s a real blow, especially since a growing body of research suggests these tiny particles may … Read more
The Transportation Department has imposed a $2 million penalty on JetBlue Airways for operating four chronically delayed flights on domestic routes — the first time it has imposed such a fine on an airline for the prohibited scheduling practice. USDOT said Friday that as part of a consent agreement with the airline, JetBlue will pay a $1 million fine and … Read more
A dog struck down with a chronic cough after inhaling grass was saved when his owners noticed he wasn’t ‘singing along’ to Shania Twain. Five-year-old Border Collie Jax loves howling to the country star’s hits including ‘Man! I Feel Like A Woman’ and ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much.’ When the musical pooch suddenly lost his … Read more
Just in time for Halloween, a new study finds that giving children sugar when they are really young — even in the womb — raises their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure later in life. The researchers determined that limiting sugar exposure in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life … Read more
Call it the kiss of death. Lusty lads looking to lock lips with Caroline Cray Quinn better be careful because a smooch could prove fatal. The Boston-based beauty suffers from severe food allergies, as well as a chronic condition known as mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). MCAS is an immune disease that causes her cells to incorrectly … Read more
Add this common skin condition to the list of ailments that Ozempic may improve. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a lesion-causing inflammatory disorder that affects at least 1 in 100 people and is strongly associated with obesity. Treatments include weight loss, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, surgery and laser therapy — and perhaps eventually semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic … Read more
YouTuber MrBeast was named in a lawsuit filed by five contestants from his upcoming “Beast Games” reality competition show. The class action lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court accused the defendants — including Amazon, Mr Beast, 26, and his independent production company, Off One’s Base LLC — of subjecting the unnamed plaintiffs to … Read more
Can Ozempic help cure arthritis? Some doctors say so. Many overweight patients struggle with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, fatty liver, rheumatoid arthritis, and sleep apnea. Now, some doctors are suggesting an “obesity first” approach to treating these issues. The idea is to treat obesity with medications approved for that use and, as weight … Read more
It’s all Greek to her. Making healthy choices at the start of a busy day can be a challenge, but one diet pro insists that the best breakfast to help clients lose weight is a snap to prepare — and it’s delicious, too. In an article for Eat This,Not That, registered dietitian Kristen Carli lays out … Read more
Food really is medicine, at least according to new research. A study, published this week by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that consuming protein — especially plant-based protein — seemed to drastically lower the odds of developing chronic illness for women as they age. “Consuming protein in midlife was linked to promoting good health in … Read more
Hold the phone — or don’t. An Irish woman says she’s developed chronic shoulder pain after using her phone for up to four hours a day. Michelle Waldron, 34, says she’s now unable to complete daily tasks after the harrowing condition came on overnight in December 2022 and hasn’t subsided since. “I went to bed … Read more
Dr. AI is almost here. Researchers from MIT have created a new, “one-size-fits-all” medical implant that strives to make the treatment of several chronic illnesses like diabetes much more patient-friendly. Such a “tailored treatment” device relies on artificial intelligence (AI) and soft robots, according to MIT and fellow researchers from the University of Galway. The … Read more
Short bursts of exercise can help reduce the symptoms of chronic depression, a study has found. The study, published on Monday in JAMA Network Open, found when people over 50 who suffer from conditions often linked to depression — such as diabetes, heart disease and chronic pain — exercised, the activity reduced their depressive symptoms. The … Read more