Month: January 2025

Looking at their wrappers, most energy bars seem like they’d be good for you. But many don’t deliver the benefits you might expect. Even some of the ones with health claims like “high in protein” are nothing more than glorified candy bars. View original article Contributor: Sharon Liao

The findings, based on an analysis of records from 2.5 million VA patients, support much of what scientists already suspected but contain surprises, too. View original article Contributor: Ariana Eunjung Cha

The median wait time between referral and appointment was 34 days, and 18 percent of patients waited more than 90 days, the study found. View original article Contributor: Hannah Docter-Loeb

Houston Park and John Knox, trained firefighters, are also in line for roles helping oversee the nation’s emergency preparedness and response. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond

Biden’s domestic policy adviser says Trump avoided pledges to overhaul the Affordable Care Act and other health programs — but changes are coming anyway. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond

Alpha-gal syndrome is usually thought of as red meat allergy, but the tick-caused ailment can also spur allergies to mammalian-derived ingredients like gelatin. View original article Contributor: Marta Zaraska

Respondents who said they used other drugs recreationally were also likelier to say they used ketamine during the past year than those who reported no past-year drug use. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore

As the incoming Trump administration pushes back against water fluoridation, several Florida communities are already abandoning the long public health practice.  View original article Contributor: Fenit Nirappil

Trump’s pick to lead HHS is facing 175 questions from Elizabeth Warren, skepticism from Mike Pence and delays related to his disclosure forms. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond