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Measles cases are on the rise: How is Southern California faring?
Measles cases throughout the U.S. are on the rise — but Southern California is faring better than other states.
Nationally speaking, more cases have been reported halfway through 2025 than any other year since the disease was declared eradicated in the U.S. in 2000.
In California, 17 cases have been reported thus far in 2025. In 2024, the ...Read more

Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
In Connecticut, construction workers in the Local 478 union who complete addiction treatment are connected with a recovery coach who checks in daily, attends recovery meetings with them, and helps them navigate the return to work for a year.
In Pennsylvania, doctors applying for credentials at Geisinger hospitals are not required to answer ...Read more

Editorial: Golden age for disease: RFK presides over rampant measles
Proving once again that anti-vax quack Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a threat to public health, confirmed measles cases in the United States have hit a 33-year high.
It’s even worse since it’s been a quarter century since the deadly disease was declared completely eradicated in the country. But no more.
The ...Read more

States brace for reversal of Obamacare coverage gains under Trump's budget bill
Shorter enrollment periods. More paperwork. Higher premiums. The sweeping tax and spending bill pushed by President Donald Trump includes provisions that would not only reshape people’s experience with the Affordable Care Act but, according to some policy analysts, also sharply undermine the gains in health insurance coverage associated with ...Read more

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Signs of overtraining
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've taken up running again and decided to enter a half-marathon. I know I have to push myself to get ready for the race, but I don't want to overdo it. What should I watch out for as I train?
ANSWER: We're surrounded by warning signs — on the roads, at work, and on packaging and equipment. Your body sends warning signs, too...Read more
Supplements For Diabetes Don't Show A Benefit In Larger Studies
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with prediabetes over 30 years ago. My parents had diabetes. I just turned 84, and my weight is 135 pounds. I am 5 feet and 3.5 inches tall.
I watch my diet and take four blood pressure pills, and my blood pressure is under control. My cholesterol is very low (my total cholesterol is 130 mg/dL) since I've been ...Read more
Tooth grinding
Do you wake up with a headache, jaw or ear pain, or sensitive teeth? You may be one of the 30% of adults who contend with bruxism (that's the fancy word for grinding your teeth) while they sleep and/or during the daytime. Every clench-and-grind exerts about 250 pounds of pressure on each tooth, causing excessive erosion and cracked enamel, ...Read more

South Carolina sees first measles case of 2025, officials say
An Upstate South Carolina resident has the measles, the South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday. It is the first case of the disease in the state since September 2024, the agency said.
The affected resident is not vaccinated and caught the virus during an international trip, according to a press release. They are ...Read more

The hidden costs of caregiving: Crisis goes well beyond financial issues
It’s no secret that the United States ranks near the bottom of high-income countries when it comes to caregiver support policies.
What is less known is the emotional, social and financial toll it takes on the 2 in 5 Americans who identify as family caregivers, according to a recent study conducted by Edward Jones in collaboration with Morning...Read more

Environmental Nutrition: Need help choosing a cereal that fits your needs? Read on
Cold cereals can be anything from a quick and easy breakfast to a comforting midnight snack and many things in between. Cereal was first developed in a sanitarium to aid with digestion. Over the years it transformed into something that was more sugar and less nutrition. Fortunately, the pendulum has swung back a bit. While there are plenty of ...Read more

Eating Well: 5 foods to stock up on in July
While the gourds of fall and the grassy green shoots of spring have their charm, it’s the summer produce that often brings the most joy. July is one of the best times to enjoy a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, and these are some that dietitians recommend stocking up on.
1. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are an excellent example of summer produce ...Read more

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Knee osteoarthritis: When is it time for a joint replacement?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. When is a knee replacement appropriate?
ANSWER: Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition affecting over 500 million people worldwide. The knee is the most frequently affected joint. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when protective cartilage in the knee wears down leading to ...Read more
Cost at Sea
There is growing awareness -- and alarm -- at news that human brains (and the rest of our bodies) contain microplastic particles that may be causing harm, such as increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke.
Now comes news that location is a risk factor.
New data suggests that people who live near the ocean have...Read more

RFK Jr. is scaring parents into asking doctors for early shots
After Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became the nation’s top health official in February, pediatrician Jeff Couchman started getting a lot of questions from worried parents.
“They’d ask: ‘Are vaccines going to be available? Can we give my kid every possible shot today just to make sure?’” said Couchman, who practices at Mesquite Pediatrics ...Read more

Commentary: Donald Trump's bill further erodes access to reproductive health care
The Supreme Court has dealt another blow to abortion access. It decided that states can ban Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursements because it provides abortions. Women between the ages of 19 to 44 account for nearly two-thirds of Medicaid beneficiaries. Prior to this decision, they were able to access reproductive health care ...Read more
PSA Level Remains Consistently High Amid No Findings Of Cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: My age is 73, and I've had a steadily increasing PSA level for many years. In 2020, the result was 11.8 ng/mL, and it has risen to 17-18 ng/mL, where it has stayed for the past year. Since July 2024, I have been taking 10 mg of alfuzosin daily. I had a biopsy in 2017 with no sign of cancer. I had MRIs with/without contrast in ...Read more
Mix it up: a flavorful flavonoid formula for a longer, healthier life
When The Marvelettes sang, "We're gonna mix it up; We're gonna mix it up right," they were talking about having a good time tonight! When I suggest you mix it up, mix it up right, I'm talking about how to have a good time for years to come.
A major study in Nature Food followed more than 120,000 folks ages 40 to 70 for over 10 years and found ...Read more

Should dementia and other patients be able to choose death?
My grandfather would wipe down the walls of our kitchen — a flashback to his busboy days in New York after arriving from Italy in 1920 — then suddenly rocket from past to present. He’d stare in horror at the rag in his hands, then at us. His face would collapse. He’d cry.
Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder known to slowly destroy memory,...Read more
How meditation can improve heart and bladder health
Your emotional outlook on life influences your physical and mental health. According to the National Institutes of Health, research shows a connection between an upbeat outlook and lower blood pressure, reduced risk for heart disease, healthier weight, better blood sugar levels, and a longer life. And now, studies show that meditation, which ...Read more
Drinking Tea Won't Lower Cholesterol Levels By Much
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read that drinking decaffeinated green tea brewed below 175 degrees Fahrenheit will lower cholesterol. Do you have a recommendation concerning this information? -- C.P.
ANSWER: All major types of tea (green, oolong and black) are associated with small drops in serum cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol, which is most...Read more
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- States brace for reversal of Obamacare coverage gains under Trump's budget bill
- The hidden costs of caregiving: Crisis goes well beyond financial issues