11 foods you shouldn’t eat at the beach, according to health experts

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All sorts of factors come into play to make a great day at the beach sun, surf, a good book. Of course, a fridge full of great snacks and drinks is also absolutely at hand. But at the risk of being funny spoilers, we’re here to remind you that not all foods and drinks are … Read more

MA health officials propose better ways to treat patients

Don Berwick

With the COVID-19 public health emergency over, state officials and organizations are struggling to restore a Massachusetts healthcare industry experiencing staff shortages and high levels of worker burnout factors that prevent some residents from accessing the necessary health care. Healthcare professionals say it’s time for the industry to change. All sectors are hurting,[but]I don’t think … Read more

Breaking barriers: Men overcoming stigma and seeking mental health support

Myths and stigma often keep men from seeking help for their mental health issues. Published: July 03, 2023, 7:00 am IST Society’s expectations often dictate that men be tough and inflexible, making it difficult for them to address their mental health issues openly. |) Society’s expectations often dictate that men be tough and inflexible, which … Read more

Washington targets social media to protect children’s mental health

Lawmakers are considering several bills that would crack down on Big Tech and regulate children's use of social media

In a polarized Congress, a rare bipartisan deal is being forged to protect the mental health of young people with a slew of bills aimed at regulating tech companies. Growing efforts by lawmakers to target social media companies come alongside warnings from the US surgeon general about the effect of platforms on the mental health … Read more

Bodybuilder Jo Lindner’s latest Instagram post hints at health battles

Jo Lindner

Celebrity From Jack Hobbs July 2, 2023 | 9:38 The latest Instagram post from bodybuilder Jo Lindner, who died on Friday aged 30, revealed that she was experiencing some health issues following her testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Lindner, 30, posted a bunch of shirtless pics and detailed his medical journey for his fans. When I … Read more

Hansen Foundation, High Plains Mental Health Center partner for fellowship program

Hansen Foundation, High Plains Mental Health Center partner for fellowship program

HPMHC extension He saw the needs and wanted to better serve his community. But without financial assistance, Meriah Escarcega said she would not have been able to go back to school or pursue her career as an outpatient therapist. Thanks to a grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, Logan, Kan., Meriah and three other … Read more

Californias Health Care Affordability Board discusses plans for healthcare sector consolidations and mergers – State of Reform

Californias Health Care Affordability Board discusses plans for healthcare sector consolidations and mergers - State of Reform

The California Health Care Affordability Board (HCAB), a decision-making body tasked with setting statewide and sector-specific spending goals and approving key benchmarks, discussed the state’s action plan to address facility consolidation health professionals during a meeting earlier this month. Katherine Gudiksen, executive director of Source on Healthcare Price and Competition in the law department of … Read more

4 Health Benefits Of Quinoa Cleveland Clinic

jar and spoonful of quinoa

Share Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a small, round seed that people in South America have been eating for thousands of years. Today, this food has become a staple in the United States and other Western countries. And there’s a reason quinoa has caught on: It’s packed with health benefits. Registered Dietitian Beth Czerwony, RD, LD, … Read more

Georgia launches Medicaid expansion in closely monitored test of job requirements

FIILE - Cassandra Welchlin, executive director of the Mississippi Black Women Roundtable, speaks during a news conference on groups pushing for lawmakers to extend postpartum Medicaid from 60 days to 12 months, Jan. 26, 2023, at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson.  A Mississippi law that goes into effect on Saturday, July 1, 2023 authorizes one full year of postpartum Medicaid coverage.  (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

ATLANTA (AP) Georgia is offering a new deal to some uninsured adults starting Saturday: Go to work or school and the state will cover you. But advocates denounce the plan, which will insure far fewer people than a full-blown state Medicaid program, as unnecessarily restrictive and expensive. The program is likely to be followed as … Read more