NYC Opens Hospital Unit For Medically Vulnerable Prison Inmates
New York City has opened a 104-bed Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit to provide mental health treatment for detainees from Rikers Island prison complex, in an effort to close the facility and provide better care for those with chronic health conditions.
Ultraprocessed Foods Are Turning Human Thighs Into Well-Marbled Steaks
A new study has found a strong association between consuming ultraprocessed foods and having increased intramuscular fat in the thigh muscles, which can lead to weakened muscles and increased risk of knee osteoarthritis.
Some People Don’t Lose Weight With GLP-1s. Evidence Is Building That The Drugs Are...
GLP-1 drugs have been shown to have benefits beyond weight loss, such as reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, improving outcomes in heart failure, and improving liver health, even in people who don't lose weight.
RFK Jr.’S HHS Rewrites Rules Governing Key Cdc Vaccine Committee
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has approved changes to the rules governing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, broadening its scope to include vaccine safety research, cumulative effects of vaccines, and novel vaccine platforms.
Eating More Plants Linked To Lower Risk Of Dementia, Even In Older Age
Eating a high-quality plant-rich diet that includes whole grains, vegetables and fruits may prevent cognitive impairment, even when people start that diet in their late 50s and 60s, according to a new study.
Being Young With Colon Cancer— And Turning Pain Into Advocacy
Colorectal cancer is increasing in every racial and ethnic group in the US, and 1 in 5 new cases now occurs in patients aged 50 or younger, with Black Americans being disproportionately affected.
These Common Drug Tests Lead To Tens Of Thousands Of Wrongful Arrests A Year,...
Colorado has passed the first law in the US banning arrests based solely on colorimetric drug tests, which have a high false positive rate and can lead to innocent people being arrested and jailed.
EPA Claims ‘Major Win’ On Drinking Water Safety, But Regulations May Be Years Away
The US Environmental Protection Agency has added microplastics, pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and byproducts of disinfectants to the Contaminant Candidate List, which is a list of potential contaminants in public water systems that are not currently regulated, and has also announced a $144 million effort to better measure, understand and remove microplastics from human blood, tissues and organs.
Health And Government Groups Spend Millions Advertising On Websites That Promote Misinformation, Sometimes Unintentionally
Health and government organizations have spent millions of dollars on advertising that appeared on websites that regularly promote health misinformation, according to a new study by Yale University.
Cultural “Food As Medicine” Approaches Can Help Reduce Blood Pressure
A study presented at the American College of Cardiology conference found that a tailored Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, combined with guidance from a dietitian, can help Black and Hispanic adults with high blood pressure see significant reductions in their blood pressure.
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Multnomah County Urges Voters To Check Mailboxes Ahead Of May 19...
Multnomah County Elections officials are encouraging voters to request replacement ballots as soon as possible to ensure they are received in time for the May 19 Primary Election, and are offering extended office hours and assistance in multiple languages to help voters.
