What’s bad for the heart is also bad for the brain
(Reuters Health) – People who have risk factors for heart disease like diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity may also be more likely to develop structural changes in the brain…
Jerri Evans Strives To Bridge The Gap Between Low-Income Communities And Healthy Food
Jerri Evans insists that black people deserve access to healthy food. Poor neighborhoods with a high percentage of black residents have scarce healthy food options and more fast food restaurants…
Dietitians Wendy Lopez And Jessica Jones Are Making Health And Wellness Accessible
Preserving cultural ties to food while making it a bit healthier is paramount for registered dietitians Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez. They understand the importance of maintaining the texture and…
Mirna Valerio Brings Her Community Along With Her On The Trail
Ultramarathon runner Mirna Valerio understands that she is seen ― that someone may identify her as their source of inspiration to do things they never thought possible. Valerio is aware…
Trump administration expands limits on global health funds tied to abortion
The Trump administration is expanding its restrictions on U.S. funding for international health care providers and non-profits that perform or promote abortion, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Tuesday. It’s…
Google glass helps kids with autism read facial expressions
(Reuters Health) – Children with autism may have an easier time reading facial expressions and navigating social interactions when they use Google Glass paired with a smartphone app, a small…
Latoya Snell Embodies The Power Of Being Present
Veteran runner Latoya Snell has a deep understanding of other people’s biases. She knows that her presence in marathons across the globe may not make sense to people who buy…
Texas petrochemical fire prompts hundreds to visit health clinic
DEER PARK, Texas (Reuters) – Hundreds of neighborhood residents of a petrochemical plant that burned for three days and briefly emitted cancer-causing benzene into the air brought their coughs, headaches…
Your health app could be sharing your medical data
(Reuters Health) – That nifty new health app you downloaded to your phone to keep track of your meds might be sharing your information with a host of unrelated companies,…
Breakthrough Study Offers New Stats On Abortion And Birth In Prison
In 2016, there were more than 111,000 women in American prisons, an almost 800 percent increase from 1980. Yet the number of women who enter prison pregnant ― and the…