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Could the U.S. force treatment on mentally ill people (again)?

PLANET MONEY – One of the most difficult and expensive questions that a society faces is how to care for those who cannot care for themselves, and how to pay for it. Over the last century, the United States has radically changed how it answers this question when it comes to treating people with severe mental illnesses. Now we appear to be on the brink of another major change. In the mid-to-late 20th century, America closed...

The dairy industry really, really doesn’t want you to say “bird flu in cows”

Industry vets are trying to rebrand bird flu so that we keep calm and keep buying cheeseburgers.

McDonald’s Debuting Crispy New Sandwich This Week

MENS JOURNAL – McDonald’s is adding a new sandwich to its menus beginning on April 17, but it will only be available for a limited time, Parade reported. The Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy is an updated version of the original Bacon Ranch McCrispy, which debuted last spring. McDonald’s describes the spicy new offering as “stacked with a southern-style fried chicken filet and bold, applewood smoked bacon” with crinkle-cut pickles and “finished with a creamy Cajun ranch...

As Bans Spread, Fluoride in Drinking Water Divides Communities Across the US

KFF HEALTH NEWS, MONROE, N.C. — Regina Barrett, a 69-year-old retiree who lives in this small North Carolina city southeast of Charlotte, has not been happy with her tap water for a while. “Our water has been cloudy and bubbly and looks milky,” said Barrett, who blames fluoride, a mineral that communities across the nation have for decades added to the water supply to help prevent cavities and improve dental health. “I don’t want fluoride in...

Know the signs of irritable bowel syndrome

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive tract looks normal, it doesn't function as it should. Normally, the muscles in the intestines...

Missouri saw motorcycle deaths rise dramatically after legislature repealed universal helmet law

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, motorcycle fatalities have increased 47% since 2020. Last year was Missouri's deadliest on record, with 174 motorcycle deaths.

US drug shortages reach record high with 323 meds now in short supply

ARS TECHNICA – Drug shortages in the US have reached an all-time high, with 323 active and ongoing shortages already tallied this year, according to data collected by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The current drug shortage total surpasses the previous record of 320, set in 2014, and is the highest recorded since ASHP began tracking shortages in 2001. ASHP CEO Paul Abramowitz said in a statement Thursday: "All drug classes are vulnerable to shortages. "Some...

17,000 People Died From HCQ

The mass use of HCQ basically amounted to a high risk drug trial happening in real time with no sense of scientific rigor.

Beverly LaHaye, influential evangelical activist, dies at 94

THE WASHINGTON POST – Beverly LaHaye, an evangelical activist who helped organize a powerful right-wing backlash to the feminist movement, rallying opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment, abortion, gay rights and other perceived threats to “traditional family values,” died April 14 at a retirement home in El Cajon, Calif. She was 94. Her death was announced in a statement by Concerned Women for America, the Washington-based public policy organization she founded and once led. The...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Isn’t Healthy As You May Think

THE BROADCASTER – While smoothies may seem like a healthy alternative to milkshakes and sodas, they can pack just as much sugar and calories. Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s smoothies average about 495 calories and 90 grams of sugar. The highest amount of sugar is in the Mocha Madness, with a whopping 132 grams, or 32 teaspoons, in one smoothie. This exceeds the suggested daily intake of 7-9 teaspoons by 24.5 teaspoons. The lowest amount of sugar in a...

Biden White House Mourns O.J. Simpson, Silent on Victims’ Families

(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) The White House extended its condolences to the mourning family of infamous athlete and convicted felon O.J. Simpson, following his death on Thursday. Disturbingly, the White House failed to acknowledge the families and friends of his late ex-wife and friend, whom Simpson was accused of murdering. He was subsequently acquitted of any wrongdoing. “Our thoughts are with his families during this difficult time — obviously with his family and loved ones,” White House...

5 Vitamins You Can Overdose on

AARP – Vitamin use is commonplace among older Americans. Research has found that 78 percent of adults 50 and older take vitamins or supplements, according to a 2021 AARP survey. For adults 65 and older, that rises to 83 percent. Although vitamins can be valuable for those who have a deficiency, older Americans need to be cautious about how many they take and aware of potential interactions with medications. Overconsumption can lead to serious health problems...

Francis Collins: Why I’m going public with my prostate cancer diagnosis

THE WASHINGTON POST – Over my 40 years as a physician-scientist, I’ve had the privilege of advising many patients facing serious medical diagnoses. I’ve seen them go through the excruciating experience of waiting for the results of a critical blood test, biopsy or scan that could dramatically affect their future hopes and dreams. But this time, I was the one lying in the PET scanner as it searched for possible evidence of spread of my aggressive...

City-Country Mortality Gap Widens Amid Persistent Holes in Rural Health Care Access

KFF HEALTH NEWS – In Matthew Roach’s two years as vital statistics manager for the Arizona Department of Health Services, and 10 years previously in its epidemiology program, he has witnessed a trend in mortality rates that has rural health experts worried. As Roach tracked the health of Arizona residents, the gap between mortality rates of people living in rural areas and those of their urban peers was widening. The health disparities between rural and urban...

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