Doctor on Obesity: MAHA Is Not Against Medicine — Here’s the Reality of America’s Health Crisis
Maha Movement and Health Reform The Make America Healthy (Maha) movement has garnered mixed reactions. Led by HHS Secretary RFK Jr., it aims to revamp American institutions to encourage healthier eating and lifestyle choices. However, some critics label it as “anti-medicine” or “anti-science.” As a doctor specializing in obesity medicine, I’m familiar with both the […]
Gila Valley Health and STEAM Festival comes back to Eastern Arizona College
Hands-On Learning Awaits at Gila Valley Health and Steam Festival Thatcher – If you’re interested in family activities or science, you might want to check out the Gila Valley Health and Steam Festival at Eastern Arizona College. This free event kicks off at EAC’s Discovery Park campus on Friday, February 21, from 4 PM to […]
Gila Valley Health and STEAM Festival is back at Eastern Arizona College.
Gila Valley Health and Steam Festival Returns The Gila Valley Health and Steam Festival is set to take place at Eastern Arizona University, and it’s definitely something you won’t want to miss. It offers a chance for families and science buffs to dive into hands-on learning experiences. The event is free and will be held […]
Graham County Health Department alerts about the spread of rabies in the area
Graham County Health Department Warns of Rabies Increase The Graham County Health Department is looking into a rise in rabies cases noticed over the past few months. They’ve partnered with local organizations, like the Graham Regional Medical Center and the Arizona Game and Fish Division, to address the issue through research and preventive measures. In […]
Health officials report that a resident of Arizona has died from the pneumonic plague.
Pneumonia Epidemic Claims Life in Arizona Health officials in Arizona have confirmed that residents have succumbed to a pneumonia epidemic. This marks the first reported death due to this issue in the county since 2007, according to the Coconino County Department of Health and Human Services. In that earlier case, the individual had contact with […]
New Information Surfaces During Ronnie Coleman’s Health Emergency
Ronnie Coleman’s Recovery Updates Ronnie Coleman, the bodybuilding icon, is showing signs of recovery just days after receiving critical care, according to his family. They took to social media to share that doctors have begun treating a bloodstream infection he is facing, describing this as a positive development. In a recent statement, the family noted […]
Employee of Boston Health Commission Arrested Following Deadly Shooting
Charges Against Boston City Employee in Shooting Incident Several Boston city employees are facing criminal charges following their alleged involvement in a fatal shooting that occurred in April, marking the fourth arrest related to workers under Mayor Michelle Wu, according to reports from the Boston Herald. Jacqueline Cherisme, who works for the Boston Public Health […]
Research Shows Cochise County is Falling Behind the State in Improving Access to Mental Health Care
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Health policy expert explains the effects of Republican Medicaid cuts on Alabama
Understanding the Impacts of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Recently, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which modifies the criteria for Medicaid compensation. This act significantly increases federal spending on Medicaid while transferring the funding burden from the federal level to state governments. Last Wednesday, I had a conversation with […]
Tennessee summers are becoming hotter, and certain towns are at greater risk for negative health impacts.
Tennessee is feeling the heat more intensely this year. The state’s summer temperatures are, on average, three degrees warmer than they were back in 1970, according to an analysis by a nonprofit organization. Researchers from Climate Central examined summer temperature data from 1970 to 2024, relying on information maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]