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Boxing Champ Seniesa Estrada Retires at 32: Mental Health Struggles Revealed

October 31, 2024

Recently, women's undisputed minimumweight champion Seniesa Estrada announced her retirement from boxing at just 32 years old. This comes as a surprise to many, especially since she had recently won the undisputed title in March. Estrada, who hails from Los Angeles, opened up about the mental strain

health

Doctors Concealing Study Results: Puberty Blockers Aren't the Answer

October 31, 2024

A $10 million study funded by taxpayers looked at 95 gender-distressed kids, aged 11 on average, who were given puberty blockers starting in 2015. These drugs delay changes like breast growth in girls and voice deepening in boys. The study found no mental health benefits for these kids. Dr. Johanna

health

Ride-Hailing to the Rescue: How Uber and Lyft Are Helping Patients Reach Care

October 31, 2024

In the world of healthcare, getting to and from appointments can be a struggle. This is especially true for those living in rural areas or dealing with serious health issues. Enter ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, which have stepped in to help. These apps aren't just for everyday commuting anymore

crime

Ex-Outcome Health Analyst Sentenced to Probation for Fraud Scheme

October 31, 2024

Kathryn Choi, a former analyst at Outcome Health, has been sentenced to three years of probation and 200 hours of community service. This comes after she admitted her role in a massive fraud scheme at the Chicago-based company. Prosecutors claim the scheme, worth over $1 billion, involved lying abou

health

Tuberculosis On the Rise: A Global Concern

October 31, 2024

You might be wondering why tuberculosis (TB) is making headlines again. Well, last year, the number of new TB cases hit an all-time high since 1995, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Let's break it down. Imagine a world map. Now, think about 8. 2 million new TB cases spread across i

celebrities

Teri Garr's Health Journey: From MS to Aneurysm

October 31, 2024

Teri Garr, known for her comedic roles, recently passed away at the age of 79. Her cause of death was linked to complications from multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease she lived with for many years. MS affects the brain and spinal cord, causing communication issues between the brain and body. Women ar

politics

Republicans Promise Health Care Revamp if Trump Returns

October 31, 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson has sparked conversations by promising a deep overhaul of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, if Republicans win the election. Addressing supporters at a GOP event in Pennsylvania, Johnson wore a jacket emblazoned with both Trump's and Vice President-cand

environment

A Pastor's Farm: From Health to Climate Activism

October 31, 2024

Rev. Richard Joyner didn't always see himself as a farmer. Growing up in rural North Carolina, he watched his father, a talented sharecropper, get cheated by landowners. This left a bad taste. After joining the army and becoming a chaplain, Joyner took over a small church in Conetoe, a town with no

health

Sleeping Through Election Stress

October 31, 2024

Election season can be tough on your sleep. You might even hear it called "electsomnia" – a fancy term for election-related insomnia. Sleep specialist Michelle Drerup from the Cleveland Clinic has noticed more people struggling with this issue. It's not just about falling asleep; it's also about sta

health

Stroke Warning Signs: Know FAST! #

October 30, 2024

Every year, strokes affect nearly 800, 000 people in the United States. Strokes happen when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. One in four adults over 25 will experience a stroke in their lifetime. Dr. Matthew Boyce from HCA Hospitals explains that remembering the acronym FAST is key. First, che