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A man developed a rash that looked like something had scratched his entire back …

INSIDER – A 72-year-old man went to the emergency room with inflamed red streaks all over his back and upper buttocks and said that the rash was so itchy and painful that he couldn't sleep, according to a medical case report published on October 12 in the New England Journal of Medicine. When doctors found that the man's lymph nodes were not swollen, a sign that the body is fighting an infection, and he did...

Free meals for Israeli soldiers divide McDonald’s franchises

RIYADH, Oct 17 (Reuters) - McDonald's franchises in some Muslim countries disavowed a move by the company's Israeli restaurants to give free meals to the Israeli military, highlighting the polarized regional politics that global corporations navigate during war. McDonald's Israel said on its social media accounts last week that it has given thousands of free meals to Israel Defense Forces personnel. On Sunday, the franchise stated again that it was donating meals, "to all those who...

10 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover

AARP – Medicare covers the majority of older Americans’ health care needs, from hospital care and doctor visits to lab tests and prescription drugs. Here are some needs that aren’t part of the program — and how you might pay for them. 1. Opticians and eye exams While original Medicare covers ophthalmologic expenses such as cataract surgery, it doesn’t cover routine eye exams, glasses or contact lenses. Nor do any Medigap plans, the supplemental insurance that...

Rite Aid is closing more than 150 stores; here’s where they are

Rite Aid is closing more than 150 stores as part of its bankruptcy process

Dry eyes during menopause: A symptom every woman should know about

One of the symptoms of menopause is dry eyes. Learn the causes of dry eyes during menopause and what to do about them.

6 Ways to prevent osteoporosis

Preventing osteoporosis involves a combination of lifestyle choices as well as medical interventions.

Clueless Bernie Sanders Reveals How Little He Actually Knows About Government

KFF Health News – A Senate committee finally held a hearing Wednesday on President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health. But the panel’s chair, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), was focused on drug prices — an issue over which the NIH has very little control. After introducing the nominee, Monica Bertagnolli, at a hearing of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Sanders quickly pivoted to the high prices Americans pay for prescription...

Mexican parasite spreading through the southern U.S

This flesh-eating parasite spread by sand flies has foothold in U.S., appears to be endemic in Texas, CDC scientists report. |

Canada To Legalize “Medically Assisted Dying” For Drug Addicts

VICE.COM – Canada will legalize medically assisted dying for people who are addicted to drugs next spring, in a move some drug users and activists are calling “eugenics.” The country’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) law, which first came into effect in 2016, will be expanded next March to give access to people whose sole medical condition is mental illness, which can include substance use disorders. Before the changes take place, however, a special parliamentary committee...

This Diet Is Best For Losing Belly Fat

INSIDER – As we age our bodies go through changes. We tend to lose muscle mass and gain belly fat, which can be a precursor to health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, following a lower calorie Mediterranean diet and doing light exercise could prevent or delay these age-related changes, according to a study published on Wednesday in JAMA Network Open. The study found that the participants, who were aged between 55 and 75...

Reasons Your Hands Are Shaking

Essential Tremor This nerve disorder is the most common reason your coffee cup won't stay still while you hold it. It kicks in while your hands are doing something, but goes away when they're not. There's no clear cause, but it's sometimes traced to a change in a gene. If your symptoms are mild, you may not need treatment. If they get in the way of everyday tasks or your job, you may need medicine, occupational...

“Biden Is Gone”: Joe’s health under the spotlight after Israel trip

Joe Biden's health is again under the spotlight after a clip showed him appearing to lose his train of thought while answering questions about Israel's war with Hamas. Speaking to journalists on Air Force One after a brief visit to Tel Aviv, the 80-year-old appeared confused as he paused while struggling to find the right words. The video circulating on social media has re-opened the debate of whether the US president is fit to run for...

Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ actor, has died at 83

CNN – Burt Young, a former boxer who found fame playing tough guys in Hollywood, died earlier this month, his daughter Anne Morea Steingieser told the New York Times. He was 83. CNN has reached out to Young’s manager for comment. Young was best known for his role as Rocky Balboa’s brother-in-law Paulie in the “Rocky” movie franchise. He earned a best supporting actor Academy Award nomination for his performance. Sylvester Stallone, who starred as Rocky, paid tribute...

Medical Establishment Seeks To Erase Suzanne Somers’ Legacy As A Women’s Health Advocate

Suzanne Somers’ Legacy Tainted by Celebrity Medical Misinformation: Kaiser Family Foundation KFF Health News – Before there was Gwyneth Paltrow or Jenny McCarthy or Dr. Oz, there was Suzanne Somers. Somers, who died from complications of breast cancer Oct. 15 at age 76, pioneered the role of celebrity wellness guru, using her sitcom television fame as a springboard to a second career as a self-professed health and beauty expert. Although younger generations might have never heard of...

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