THE NEW YORK TIMES – The incoming Trump administration intends to carry out “post-inauguration” immigration raids in Chicago next week, according to two people familiar with the planning and correspondence reviewed by…
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Junk Food Turns Public Villain as Power Shifts in Washington
KFF HEALTH NEWS – The new Trump administration could be coming for your snacks. For years, the federal government has steered clear of regulating junk food, fast food, and ultra-processed food. Now…
8 common health conditions midlife women face
MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – A study published in Menopause provides a comprehensive overview of the most common conditions diagnosed in clinical practice among women in the U.S. Upper Midwest during their…
Pedophiles could see death penalty under new House GOP bill: ‘Taken off the streets permanently’
Fox News – Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., is unveiling a new set of bills that could have child sexual predators facing the death penalty. Two of her three bills, all of…
Best Immune-Boosting Foods to Eat During Winter to Help You Stay Healthy
HEALTHLINE – A strong immune system is key during colder weather because respiratory illnesses can flourish during this time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that acute respiratory virus…
‘Nicest judge in the world’ finds time to help others as he fights pancreatic cancer
NBC BOSTON – One year into a diagnosis, the nicest judge in the world is still going strong in his fight against the disease. Judge Frank Caprio sat down with us to…
Osteoporosis screening guidelines updated: Do you need a bone scan?
NBC NEWS – Osteoporosis is often described as a “silent disease” because there are few, if any, symptoms until someone fractures a bone, usually in the hip, wrist or spine. Women who…
So Many Days Lost at the Doctor’s Office
THE NEW YORK TIMES – Deana Hendrickson sometimes feels daunted by the demands of the medical system. “Every body part has a doctor,” she lamented. “I hate it.” Ms. Hendrickson reeled off…
FDA Wants Easier-To-See Nutrition Labels On Most Packaged Foods, Drinks
NPR: The FDA Calls For At-A-Glance Nutrition Labels On The Front Of Packaged Foods The Food and Drug Administration wants to change how packaged food is sold in the U.S. In the…
These have all been called ‘nature’s Viagra’ — but do they work?
THE NEW YORK POST – For men suffering from erectile dysfunction, the solution may be one of these natural remedies. Red grape juice A new study published in the Aging Male has…