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MAHA gets states to sign waivers further restricting SNAP purchases

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – The 41.7 million people who received monthly SNAP benefits in 2024 have long known they cannot use what were once called food stamps to purchase alcohol, tobacco, personal care products, or even hot and prepared foods. In 2025, one state after another is adding soda pop to that “verboten” list, along with non-calorie sodas, fruit and vegetable drinks that contain less than 50 percent natural juice, and other unhealthy beverages, and...

UnitedHealth Group’s Credit Rating Downgraded From ‘Stable’ To ‘Negative’

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Moody's and S&P Global noted their downgrades were unusual for the insurance giant and expressed optimism that the company will overcome multiple operational difficulties, Modern Healthcare reported. Modern Healthcare: UnitedHealth Credit Outlook Downgraded By Moody's, S&P Global UnitedHealth Group’s financial outlook has been downgraded to “negative,” from “stable,” by two credit rating agencies. In a report published Monday, Moody’s Ratings cited numerous factors — Medicare Advantage costs exceeding expectations, a rise in debt...

83% of Democrats Support Abortion as Democrat Party Fully Supports Abortions Up to Birth

LIFESITE NEWS – Support for abortion has increased among Democrats and decreased among Republicans since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, with Republicans hitting a record high of 78% identifying as pro-life, according to a Gallup analysis published June 9. The analysis discovered that Democrats had become more supportive of abortion in the years leading up to the Dobbs decision, but support for legal abortion spiked — jumping 13 points to...

How to prevent falling

THE NEW YORK TIMES – For older adults, falling once doubles the chance of falling again. Dr. Reuben recommends seeing your primary care doctor if you’ve fallen recently, particularly if you’re 75 or older. And regardless of your age, he advises seeing your doctor if you’re experiencing dizziness and unsteadiness, which are not normal symptoms but often have treatable causes. There are several actions that can help keep you on an even keel. Wear the right shoes. When...

NIH scientists sign open letter criticizing Trump administration’s grant cancellations, firings

Virology expert says NIH funding cuts could be detrimental to life-saving research

Country Legend, 67, Stuns Fans with Ageless Appearance: ‘Looking Great’

Her ageless beauty has sparked conversations about how some stars seem to have discovered the fountain of youth.

As Cannabis Users Age, Health Risks Appear To Grow

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Benjamin Han, a geriatrician and addiction medicine specialist at the University of California-San Diego, tells his students a cautionary tale about a 76-year-old patient who, like many older people, struggled with insomnia. “She had problems falling asleep, and she’d wake up in the middle of the night,” he said. “So her daughter brought her some sleep gummies” — edible cannabis candies. “She tried a gummy after dinner and waited half an hour,”...

Scientists Warn: Long Work Hours May Physically Alter Your Brain

People who worked 52 or more hours a week displayed significant changes in brain regions associated with executive function and emotional regulation.

Sly Stone, Maestro of a Multifaceted Hitmaking Band, Dies at 82

Leading Sly and the Family Stone, he helped redefine the landscape of pop, funk and rock in the late 1960s and early ’70s.

Want to Stay Youthful? Avoid These Mistakes

You Don't Sleep Enough If you don't get your ZZZs, your skin can start to wrinkle and sag early. That's in part because your body releases more cortisol, a "stress hormone" that breaks down the collagen that keeps your skin smooth and springy. Try to set up a quiet, soothing bedtime ritual with regular hours, and avoid alcohol, caffeine, and electronics before bed. You're a Smoker If you use tobacco, besides raising your chances of getting cancer, you...

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