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Dogs Get a New Healthy Menu Thanks to One Woman’s Recipe

June 8, 2026

A life‑saving idea started with a rough‑bred Rottweiler who was barely able to walk and ate bottle caps. The owner, Sandra Bosben, cared for him after he showed signs of severe joint disease and a scar from a fighting ring. She discovered that his health could improve dramatically with a special hom

politics

Voices from Inside: How Ex‑Prisoners Shape County Health Policies

June 8, 2026

Former inmates are now helping decide what health services look like in Los Angeles County. The Reentry Health Advisory Collaborative, started in 2020 with a grant, invites people who have lived through the prison system to share what they need. Before this effort, policy meetings usually only

sports

Real Madrid’s New President: A Fresh Vote and Big Plans

June 8, 2026

Real Madrid’s boardroom saw a real shake‑up on Sunday. A club that had gone two decades without a contested election finally opened its doors to democracy, and the result was a win for long‑time boss Florentino Perez. He captured roughly two thirds of the vote, while a challenger from the renewabl

politics

Health, Roads and Politics: A Quick Look

June 8, 2026

People who have long‑term illnesses need steady care. When they lose insurance or change jobs, their health can worsen quickly. A study from OHSU shows that missing regular check‑ups or medicines hurts those with diabetes and other chronic conditions. Because insurance plans change every ye

health

Combining Money Help and Mind Skills to Stop Teen Depression

June 8, 2026

The study looks at whether a mix of money‑support and self‑control training can stop anxiety and sadness in young people who live in cities with big poverty. Researchers are testing this idea in three countries: Colombia, Nepal and South Africa. Instead of treating only the money problem or only

health

Recovery Time After Stroke: Where Patients Do Best

June 8, 2026

Stroke patients often need extra care to regain independence. Two common settings for this help are inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Researchers wanted to see which setting lets patients return home sooner, a sign that they are functioning well. Th

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AMA Starts New Drive to Restore Confidence in Medicine

June 8, 2026

The American Medical Association plans a nationwide effort called “Have You Asked Your Doctor? ” to counter health myths and rebuild faith in medical science. The campaign will launch later this year, but the organization has not yet revealed its budget. Details are expected to follow in upcoming

science

Future Healing: 3‑D Prints and Tiny Robots Take Medicine to New Levels

June 8, 2026

A new lab at the University of Miami is turning ideas that once lived only in books into real tools for doctors. The building costs about five million dollars and sits inside the school of medicine in Miami’s Health District. Scientists there print living tissue, bone and other parts with mach

health

Healthy Drinks That Boost Your Gut

June 8, 2026

The idea that only kombucha can help your stomach is outdated. New studies show many drinks, from kefir to beet kvass, bring good bacteria and antioxidants into your diet. Scientists say a strong gut microbiome is key to overall health, even affecting mood and immunity. They recommend choosing dr

science

“Inside the Quiet Mind”

June 8, 2026

The idea of a voice inside your head can be as strange or familiar as you want it to feel. One woman says she never hears her own thoughts, while another keeps a nonstop inner chatter that she can’t ignore. The question is: how much do we really know about the private conversations that happen insid