Under the slogan “eat real food”, the new guidelines recommend people “prioritise protein at every meal”, eat full-fat dairy and plenty of whole grains, and limit ultra-processed foods. A new food pyramid has also been redesigned and flipped on its head. But are the guidelines based in good science? And how much has actually changed?
Many states are setting up their own advisory committees or task forces to make vaccine recommendations. In many states, the guidelines are tied to school vaccination requirements, insurance coverage of vaccinations and rules allowing pharmacists to give vaccinations.
Major medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, have said that they will continue recommending the full complement of childhood vaccines. Several states, including California, New York, Illinois and Washington state, will follow established guidelines rather than the new federal recommendations, creating a patchwork where children’s protection depends on where they live.
The CDC’s decision did not follow established procedure for vaccine policy recommendations and threatens an increase in vaccine-preventable diseases in children nationwide, the West Coast Health Alliance argues.
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen people blending oats with water or juice and calling it “oatzempic.” But is oatzempic supported by science? The short answer is no. Let’s unpack why.
The festive season can throw our exercise routines out the window.
You might be staying somewhere different, with no access to a gym.
Maybe your yoga studio is closed or social sport is on a break.
Or you might just be too flat out with social events to find the time.
For some people, a break from pushing their bodies will be exactly what they need.
But others will want to keep up the fitness and strength they’ve been working on throughout the year – and some will crave the mental release.
Washington State Department of Health offers health resources, safety tips, and ways to help Washington communities
The CDC once stood as a global benchmark of scientific integrity. Sadly, it now risks becoming a megaphone for misinformation and a tool for those whose goal is to undermine science.
Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs
West Coast Health Alliance, CDPH, and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for NewbornsWest Coast Health Alliance, CDPH, and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns
A geriatrician explains how they can start planning
We don’t talk about it much, but the numbers tell the story plain: about four in 10 adults in America carry medical or dental debt, and rural folks are more likely to struggle with it than people living in urban areas.
While academics should be comfortable having their ideas challenged, technology-facilitated harassment is very different. Online harassment is often linked with other forms of targeted abuse and includes acts of doxxing, reputation attacks or threatening and sexualized messaging, among others.
Australian health authorities recommend that if you’re taking GLP-1 medicines, you should tell your doctor if you experience new or worsening depression, suicidal thoughts, or any unusual changes in mood or behaviour.
Most patients with obesity and related health problems will likely need to use these medications indefinitely. According to emerging research, people who stop taking them typically regain the weight they lost. Realistically, very few people who take GLP-1 drugs can maintain their weight loss with lifestyle changes alone.