Articles filed under Health
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Trump bets on rural health as a winning midterm messageJan 16, 2026 7:48 pm - President Donald Trump wants Republicans to be known as the health care party heading into this year’s midterm elections, even as his administration has struggled to produce a comprehensive health care agenda. He tried to build the case again Friday by touting a $50 billion rural health program as evidence his administration can deliver results for voters facing rising costs and shrinking access to care.
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Sweet comfort: Need a little winter therapy? Try bakingJan 16, 2026 11:49 am - Baking can be many things: an act of creation, connection, control. There’s something comforting about the structure of it: the measuring, the stirring, the transformation of a handful of ingredients into something delicious.
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Ask the doctors: Certain foods may ease hangover symptomsJan 16, 2026 11:46 am - Foods rich in salt, fat and protein can help your body recover a little faster from a hangover.
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How to be an advocate for a loved one in the ERJan 16, 2026 11:45 am - In the emergency room, the health-care system’s shortcomings are laid bare. Not enough nursing staff, too little communication, confusing interactions. I have seen that effective advocacy, whether from a family member, friend, or professional patient advocate, can have a positive impact on emergency room outcomes.
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‘Don’t wait. Get started.’: Strength training is crucial after menopauseJan 16, 2026 11:43 am - When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with a fitness coach on strength training, a type of exercise that's crucial for women in midlife. Medical experts say strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density and contributes to the gradual loss of muscle mass.
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Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to considerJan 15, 2026 3:54 pm - President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up as Republicans have faced increasing pressure to address rising health costs after lawmakers let subsidies expire.
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Playing outside in winter: Keep your kids warm and safeJan 15, 2026 6:00 am - Sledding, snowball fights and ice skating are fun winter activities that help kids beat cabin fever and get the recommended 60 minutes of daily exercise. Make sure your child is dressed for the cold and have them take breaks to warm up!
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Schaumburg family losing access to daughter’s medical marijuana patches faces pivotal weekJan 09, 2026 5:28 pm - A Schaumburg family whose daughter inspired Illinois’ Ashley’s Law to retain access to her seizure-preventing medical marijuana in school is now facing losing it altogether when their current supply runs out in a week.
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Researchers: Finger-prick blood test could offer easier way to detect Alzheimer’sJan 09, 2026 8:26 am - A finger-prick blood test that can be mailed to a lab may offer a simpler way to detect the brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
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Is red wine better for you than white? The answer may surprise you.Jan 09, 2026 8:25 am - Is red wine healthier than white wine? Many people think red wine is better for you than white wine or other types of alcohol. The evidence suggests that any type of alcohol — including red wine — is unlikely to make you any healthier than drinking no alcohol at all.