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A vacant building with a boarded-up front door and shattered glass at 5000 Taku Drive, the Anchorage Recovery Center campus.

ANCHORAGE RECOVERY CENTER

Lawsuits against Anchorage healthcare provider working with the city allege fraud and unpaid bills

The Municipality of Anchorage faces scrutiny over its partnership with Anchorage Recovery Center, a behavioral…

Vending machine in a Hidalgo County building stocked with free naloxone for public use.

Free Narcan now available in Hidalgo County vending machines

Hidalgo County is taking a new step to address public health concerns by installing five vending machines that…

A psychiatrist explains the link between addictive screen habits and teen mental health on a digital tablet.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026: 3 things parents must check about their child's mental health

On this World Suicide Prevention Day 2026, parents are encouraged to look beyond total screen time when evaluating their teenager's mental health. While many focus on the number of hours spent on phones, experts suggest the real concern is the quality of interaction and the child…

From curry to coffee, convenient protein products are gaining popularity in Japan

Japanese food companies are rethinking how we get our daily nutrition. Once reserved for serious athletes or those looking to bulk up, prote…

New downtown Topeka mural aims to spread hope and raise awareness about youth mental health

A new mural in downtown Topeka is serving as a public reminder that help is available for young people struggling with mental health issues.…

Medicare drug coverage faces an ominous spending outlook

New federal data highlights a challenging financial path for Medicare Part D. The latest overhaul of drug coverage, aimed at lowering costs …

Arthritis Drug Demonstrates Substantial Hair Regrowth in 1,400 Alopecia Patients

A recent clinical study shows that an existing arthritis medication, upadacitinib, can effectively treat alopecia areata. Researchers follow…

Nutrition

A packet of ready-to-eat curry from House Foods that contains 30 grams of protein.

From curry to coffee, convenient protein products are gaining popularity in Japan

Japanese food companies are rethinking how we get our daily nutrition. Once reserved for serious athletes or those looking to bulk up, prote…

Alex Khitrik, owner of Inna's Kitchen Culinaria, standing in his Newton storefront.

At Inna’s Kitchen, traditions evolve through challah

In 2011, Alex Khitrik opened Inna’s Kitchen in Watertown alongside his mother. What started as a local project…

Pork chops roasted on a sheet pan with sliced apples, onions, and honey mustard glaze.

THE PIONEER WOMAN

19 High-Protein Dinners That Taste Like Fall in Every Bite

Transitioning your dinner rotation to suit the cooler weather doesn't mean sacrificing your protein goals. Aut…

Biarritz Pizza and Wine Bar sign on Kingston Avenue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

CHK Grants Kashrus Certification to Biarritz as New Partners Enter

Biarritz Pizza and Wine Bar on Kingston Avenue is seeing changes. The popular Crown Heights dairy restaurant h…

Fitness

A person performing a dumbbell clean and press in a gym setting with a list of five exercises displayed on a whiteboard.

Chris Pratt Shares the 5-Move Dumbbell Circuit Behind His Full-Body Fitness at 47 – and Your Time to Beat

Chris Pratt recently posted a 5-move dumbbell circuit on Instagram that looks simple but packs a punch. The routine is built on five exercis…

A person performing a controlled dumbbell squat to build leg strength for functional longevity.

Everyone should try these six exercises to build strength and mobility for longevity, according to a personal trainer

Longevity is not about living forever. It is about keeping the ability to move through your daily life with independence and purpose. Abby M…

Medication

Vending machine in a Hidalgo County building stocked with free naloxone for public use.

Free Narcan now available in Hidalgo County vending machines

Hidalgo County is taking a new step to address public health concerns by installing five vending machines that…

Close up of a person applying treatment to their scalp in a medical setting, representing new research in hair loss.

Arthritis Drug Demonstrates Substantial Hair Regrowth in 1,400 Alopecia Patients

A recent clinical study shows that an existing arthritis medication, upadacitinib, can effectively treat alope…

A vial of yellow powder sitting on a table next to a computer screen showing chemical structures.

PHARMACEUTICALS

Man Announces That He Has Synthesized a New Schizophrenia Treatment in His Garage, Based on a Formula Devised by ChatGPT

A biochemist named Douglas Yao recently claimed to have used ChatGPT to design a new schizophrenia drug, which…

Health care

A vacant building with a boarded-up front door and shattered glass at 5000 Taku Drive, the Anchorage Recovery Center campus.

ANCHORAGE RECOVERY CENTER

Lawsuits against Anchorage healthcare provider working with the city allege fraud and unpaid bills

The Municipality of Anchorage faces scrutiny over its partnership with Anchorage…

A clinical view of prescription drug packaging arranged on a table representing the growing costs of Medicare Part D.

Medicare drug coverage faces an ominous spending outlook

New federal data highlights a challenging financial path for Medicare Part D. Th…

Representative Elizabeth Fiedler at the Pennsylvania state capitol discussing the new health care legislation.

Pennsylvania lawmaker introduces Pennsylvania Universal Health Care Act

State Representative Elizabeth Fiedler has introduced the Pennsylvania Universal…

Dr. Mark Ruffin stands outside his former medical clinic in Wilcox County, Alabama, after transferring it to a hospital.

Why the last doctor standing in a rural Alabama county gave away his clinic for free

Dr. Mark Ruffin, a long-time physician in Wilcox County, Alabama, made a signifi…

Mental health

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026: 3 things parents must check about their child's mental health

On this World Suicide Prevention Day 2026, parents are encouraged to look beyond total screen time when evaluating their teenager's mental h…

A psychiatrist explains the link between addictive screen habits and teen mental health on a digital tablet.

A new mural in downtown Topeka featuring the words Your Future Matters More Than You Know on a building wall.

New downtown Topeka mural aims to spread hope and raise awareness about youth mental health

A new mural in downtown Topeka is serving as a public reminder that help is available for young people struggl…

Anne Emerson, Kathryn Myers, and Dr. Constance Guille discussing maternal health during a town hall meeting.

CRIMINALLY OBSESSED

How the Lindsay Clancy trial became a turning point for maternal mental health

The trial of Lindsay Clancy sparked a massive national conversation, but the focus has shifted from the courtr…

A stylized digital graphic representation of student mental health resources and family support services.

SONOMA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

Sonoma County Office of Education offers free virtual mental health workshops for caregivers and families

The Sonoma County Office of Education is launching its fourth year of free, virtual mental health workshops fo…

Signage for the Edmond Parent Café program offering mental health resources to local families.

New Parent Café to offer mental health resources in Edmond

The City of Edmond is launching a new program to assist parents of children with mental health issues. The ina…