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HHS and DOC announce nutrition education initiative for medical schools

(The Center Square) - Nutrition education for medical students will become more prominent in curriculum beginning this upcoming fall. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda E. McMahon announced the advancement of nutrition education for medical students

Girl born disabled after mom contracts chickenpox during pregnancy

Girl born disabled after mom contracts chickenpox during pregnancy

By Ed Chatterton and Julia Rodgerson A mom has told how her baby daughter was left disabled for life after she caught chickenpox during pregnancy, which bungling doctors dismissed as “just a virus." Anna Martin, 31, visited her GP and A&E on five different occasions with tell-

Thousands of Georgia Pet Parents Face Steep Insurance Rate Hikes in 2026 | Insurify

Pet insurance costs are set to soar for nearly 40,000 Georgia pet parents this year. Georgians with Pets Best, MetLife, and Trupanion policies face average rate increases ranging from 9.5% to 36.9% following state regulators’ acceptance of multiple rate-increase filings from state pet insurers. Georgia pet

Skip the keto diet and eat the bread

Skip the keto diet and eat the bread

Due to its rapid weight loss effects, the ketogenic — or keto — diet has gained significant popularity in the health and wellness community. However, for most people seeking to lose weight, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Though wellness blogs and online influencers love talking about the potential benefits of going keto

Higher premiums, Medicare updates: Healthcare changes to expect in 2026

Higher premiums, Medicare updates: Healthcare changes to expect in 2026

Higher premiums, Medicare updates: Healthcare changes to expect in 2026 In 2026, higher costs along with major shifts in Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage and Medicare will affect healthcare and health insurance affordability. Here, GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, breaks down what’s changing. Key takeaways: * Expect higher premiums

Can stress cause hair loss?

Can stress cause hair loss?

Can stress cause hair loss? Hair grows in cycles, alternating between growth, rest, and shedding phases. Stress can disrupt this natural cycle, pushing more hair follicles into the shedding phase prematurely. This disruption often leads to noticeable hair thinning or patchy loss. In this story, Doctronic explains how stress affects

‘Our North Star’: MSU starts developing next Strategic Plan

‘Our North Star’: MSU starts developing next Strategic Plan

MSU is currently gathering input for its next Strategic Plan through surveys, listening sessions and community conversations. The plan, which is set to be published Nov. 19, will help guide the University for the next several years. “Our Strategic Plan is our North Star. It is how we chart our