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Subway Food Poisoning Reports from Iwaspoisoned.com

"Within 5 hours I was doubled over with cramps and nausea ... "

As States Diverge on Immigration, Hospitals Say They Won’t Turn Patients Away

As President Trump begins carrying out the “largest deportation operation” in the nation’s history, states have offered starkly different guidelines to hospitals, community clinics, and other health facilities for immigrant patients.

‘Never seen anything like this’: Trump’s team halts NIH meetings and travel

In an unprecedented move, research-grant reviews have been suspended indefinitely at the world’s largest public funder of biomedical research.

There could be a new definition for obesity. A doctor explains why this matters

CNN – For years, medical experts have defined obesity primarily based on body mass index, which measures stored fat by calculating height and weight, to determine a person’s health risks. Major public health organizations, including the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, define adult obesity as a BMI of 30 or greater and overweight as a BMI between 25 and 29.9. Recently, an international commission proposed a revised definition of...

Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials

The New York Times – The Trump administration, moving quickly to clamp down on health and science agencies, has canceled a string of scientific meetings and instructed federal health officials to refrain from all public communications, including upcoming reports focused on the nation’s escalating bird flu crisis. Experts who serve on outside advisory panels on a range of topics, from antibiotic resistance to deafness, received emails on Wednesday telling them their meetings had been canceled. The...

“Aphrodisiac honey” use is surging despite potentially serious health risks

"The consumer takes significant risks by consuming this type of adulterated honey ... "

Scientist reveals the surprising reason why human penises are so big

MAILONLINE – If you're ever unsatisfied with the size of your penis, it may be comforting to know that it's pretty big – that is, relatively speaking. According to biologists, the average human male actually has a large phallus, at least in comparison with some of our closest living relatives. While the average human manhood measures 5.1 inch (13cm) when erect, the chimp and the bonobo only boast a 3.1 inch (8cm) shaft. Meanwhile, the orangutan's member...

House G.O.P. Floats Medicaid Cuts and More to Finance Trump’s Huge Agenda

President Trump wants a massive tax cut and immigration crackdown bill. Now Republicans must decide what to cut to help pay for it.

Don’t miss a quiet symptom of concussion

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Dizziness, headaches, confusion, fatigue, blurry vision and sensitivity to light are among the most common symptoms of a  concussion. Once these symptoms have subsided and patients begin to resume their regular activities, they also may experience often-overlooked, underlying effects of concussion — persistent ringing in their ears, sensitivity to noise and hearing difficulties. A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury caused by an impact to the head. It can change brain...

This NFL kicker went viral for his routine before a game-winning kick in the playoffs. His OCD makes his job even tougher

CNN – That Sunday, Zane Gonzalez was a hero. The 29-year-old doinked in the game-winning field goal as time expired to send his Washington Commanders past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and into the divisional round of the 2024 NFL playoffs. But after the game, some of the attention was diverted from Gonzalez’s late-game heroics after TV cameras showed his pre-kick preparations. Gonzalez was shown repeatedly adjusting both his socks and shoes before finally getting them on....

Need a simple way to destress? Stop and notice nature, experts say

Holli-Anne Passmore is an associate professor of psychology at the Concordia University of Edmonton.

Trump reverses Biden policies on drug pricing and Obamacare

Trump overturned a policy that had extended Obamacare’s open enrollment period an additional 12 weeks in 36 states, giving uninsured adults more time to sign up. He also rescinded an order aimed at strengthening Medicaid, which included providing more outreach funding to states.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Aging and the benefits of exercising

Many people tend to lead sedentary lifestyles when they age. But Dr. LeBrasseur says older adults should find ways to become more active throughout the day.

Biden website offering abortion instructions goes offline

CBS NEWS – Government website reproductiverights.gov appeared to be offline on the evening of President Donald Trump's inauguration. The site, launched in 2022 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of a public awareness campaign, contained information on access to abortion and reproductive health care and a Know-Your-Rights patient fact sheet. "Reproductive health care, including access to birth control and safe and legal abortion care, is an essential part of your health...
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