It’s that time of year again—Fat Bear Week! Katmai National Park’s brown bears strut their salmon-stuffed bellies in a March Madness–style bracket to see who’s packed on the most pounds.…
read moreTUESDAY, Sept. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A pill typically prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia might help slow the progression of type 1 diabetes, a new study says. Baricitinib…
read moreI’ve always liked the saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” It’s a solid motto—until the espresso maker that’s sputtered for months suddenly refuses to brew. What worked yesterday…
read moreTUESDAY, Sept. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Five new members have been appointed to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) vaccine advisory committee, federal health officials announced.…
read moreIt’s been a week — and in too many ways, not a joyful one. This week marked the 24th anniversary of 9/11, a day of lives lost and lives forever…
read moreTUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Medicaid serves a key role in helping opioid addicts get the treatment they need, a new study says.Prescription rates for the anti-opioid medication…
read morePresident Harry Truman once remarked, “There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.” It’s a quote worth remembering whenever we’re tempted to believe we’re living…
read moreTUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For years, everyday Americans found themselves blindsided by surprise medical bills that could devastate family finances.But the bipartisan No Surprises Act passed by…
read moreWhat comes to mind when you hear “Inheritance”? For most of us, it’s cash, a house, maybe a family heirloom. I used to think I hadn’t inherited much at all—other than…
read moreTUESDAY, Aug. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Frequently, patients with advanced cancer simply want to be made as comfortable as possible as they wind down their final days.Doctors aren’t listening…
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