Health

This story originally appeared in Kids Today, Vox’s newsletter about kids, for everyone. Sign up here for future editions. Are American kids eating the wrong foods? It’s a question parents and policymakers have worried over for generations, but it’s become especially fraught in recent months as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his Make American Healthy Again movement have focused national …

Duke University’s Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center will soon offer new mental and emotional support for its patients, their families and their caregivers — all thanks to the donation of a former patient’s daughter. Durham native Rebecca Feinglos donated $250,000 to create the Susan & Mark Feinglos Grief initiative in honor of her parents. The program was announced on …

Food for Life’s Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Cereal is a top pick for gut health. This cereal is rich in fiber, nutrients and plants that support a healthy gut microbiome. For extra nutrition, add fruit, probiotic-rich dairy or nuts. When it comes to gut health, your food choices matter. The right foods not only keep you regular, but also …

Although dogs have many wonderful traits, loyalty might be at the very top of the list. They’re always happy to be by our side, whether we’re laughing or needing comfort, and they somehow seem to know what we need before we do. For this adorable Golden Retriever Puppy, that loyalty extends to his beloved toys. While most young dogs have …

PORTLAND (WGME) — There was a rabid bat found recently in Portland, according to the city’s public health division. They say this is the fourth case of rabies in the county this year. They previously found a raccoon, a fox and another bat that were rabid. They’re reminding people to make sure their pets are vaccinated. You should keep trashcan …

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The health department said a city hospital and a city-managed construction site were the origin of this summer’s Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem that has so far infected 114 people, hospitalized 90 and killed seven. During a virtual press briefing, officials described their process for identifying the source of the outbreak by testing the genes of Legionella found in cooling …

Over half of patients prescribed medical cannabis for chronic musculoskeletal pain stopped using it within a year, according to a new study. The research suggests that age, rather than pain type or baseline health, may be the strongest factor in whether patients continue treatment. More than half of patients stopped medical cannabis within a year, especially older adults. Discontinuation was …

Walk down any supermarket aisle and it can feel like you need a chemistry degree to shop for dinner. From “high protein” cereal bars to “low-fat” yoghurts and “plant-based” ready meals, the labels are designed to scream health – but the ingredients list often tells a different story. Many of these so-called “healthy” options fall into the category of ultra-processed …

When Long Island rescuer John Debacker recently got a call about a squirrel trapped in basketball court netting, the worried animal lover hopped in his car and arrived at the scene within 30 minutes. Debacker scanned the bottom of the netting, expecting the squirrel to be there. Then, he noticed someone small struggling near the top. John Debacker The experienced …