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Can you develop allergies later in life?

Can you develop allergies later in life?

Can you develop allergies later in life? If you've made it through childhood and young adulthood without sneezing, itchy eyes, or congestion, you might think you're in the clear. Unfortunately, that's not necessarily the case. While most people develop allergies during childhood, your immune

The financial cost of ignoring your mental health

The financial cost of ignoring your mental health

The financial cost of ignoring your mental health You’re running on five hours of sleep, holding down a job that’s draining the life out of you. Somehow, you still manage to show up for your kids, your partner, your aging parents, and that one friend who always seems

Transgender youth and their families struggle to find gender-affirming care – even in states where it’s still legal

Transgender youth and their families struggle to find gender-affirming care – even in states where it’s still legal

(ANN ARBOR, MI) Imagine this scenario: In late 2025, a social worker sits down with a transgender teenager and his parents. The family is trying to decide whether, and when, to begin gender-affirming hormone treatment. No one in the family was questioning this young person’s gender identity. The

Montana SNAP waiver blocks some high-sugar foods from benefits

MONTANA — State leaders are moving to stop Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from being used on several sugary products after federal approval cleared the way for the change. Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the state's request to limit which

Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail - but funding cuts to VA and government programs are threatening their work

Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail - but funding cuts to VA and government programs are threatening their work

(AMHERST, MASS.) Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among them are substance use, mental health problems, homelessness and jail time for those who served in the military. About 8% of all Americans in prisons or jails are veterans, according to the

Montana candy, soft drink SNAP waiver gets federal approval

The State of Montana received federal approval from the United States Department of Agriculture to ban soft drinks, junk food, and candy from the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP is a federal program administered by the USDA. Montana joins 22 other states in banning soft drinks, junk food

New-onset seizures as an early warning for brain tumors

New-onset seizures as an early warning for brain tumors

New-onset seizures as an early warning for brain tumors A first seizure is a scary and disorienting medical event. Convulsions, losing control of the body or limbs, talking incoherently, intense, unusual feelings, or having the mind go blank right in the middle of a conversation are all possible symptoms