HHS reportedly weighing tighter COVID vaccine access
If you have wondered whether you still need a COVID-19 shot this year, you are not alone. Federal health officials are reportedly considering a major shift that could limit recommendations to the oldest Americans, even as questions swirl about safety claims tied to children. According to the Washington Post, citing four unnamed sources familiar with internal talks, officials under...
Florida’s Ancient Canoes Resurface After the Storm
If you think Florida’s most surprising claims to fame stop at theme parks and headlines, think again. The state now stands out for something far older and far quieter. A post-hurricane discovery in Fort Myers has added to Florida’s extraordinary concentration of ancient watercraft, reinforcing its status as a global center for historic canoes. Archaeologists estimate that Florida has...
White House Deadline Puts Drug Prices on the Line
If you or a parent relies on infusion therapies covered by Medicare, your bill could change soon. A White House deadline is approaching on a signature effort to cut prescription drug costs, and the outcome carries immediate stakes for pharmaceutical manufacturers, Medicare beneficiaries, providers, and investors. The administration has indicated it will move forward with aggressive pricing measures if...
The Hidden Dangers of Sugar, Processed Meat, and Ultraprocessed Foods for Your Colon
What you eat could be putting your colon at serious risk. Colorectal cancer is on the rise, especially among younger adults, and the culprits are clear: sugar, processed meats, and ultra-processed foods. These everyday diet staples fuel chronic inflammation, disrupt gut health, and create the perfect storm for cancer to develop. Processed meats like bacon, hot dogs, and deli slices...
The 7 Benefits Of Masturbation
During our teenage years, we suddenly found ourselves in an embarrassing predicament. With the onset of puberty, hormones were running rampant and our libido was skyrocketing, but where was the outlet for all this sexual tension? Well, masturbating, obviously. But in most cultures, masturbation has consistently been viewed in a negative light, with parents shunning it and religion badmouthing...
Popular Restaurant Chain Leads the Charge in Health Revolution
True Food Kitchen is making waves in the restaurant industry by eliminating seed oils. This is a significant win for public health. The Arizona-based chain, co-founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, has officially removed all industrial seed oils from its menu across 47 locations in 18 states, reinforcing its commitment to serving genuinely healthy and real food. Why all the fuss...
4 Raw Honey Secrets That Will Leave Your Skin, Hair, And Nails Beautiful
There’s no denying it: honey is delicious. It’s sweet, syrupy and evokes a sense of indulgence and homeliness. In recent years, raw honey has received a big thumbs-up from the alternative health community as a “healthier” sweetener. The active enzymes contained within honey help our bodies more easily digest the sugars, and even help to lower cholesterol and aid...
U.S. To Impose Tariffs On Pharmaceutical Drugs
If you are filling a prescription, shopping for a sofa, planning a kitchen remodel, or pricing a heavy-duty truck, a new set of import taxes could change the math as soon as October 1. The administration announced fresh tariffs on pharmaceuticals, upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and large trucks assembled overseas. Officials say the goal is to...
Your 2025 Retirement Playbook
If you are retired or planning to retire soon, 2025 is not just another calendar year. It is a pivotal window for fine-tuning taxes, benefits, and withdrawals before many 2017 tax law provisions are scheduled to lapse after 2025. Inflation adjustments are lifting limits across retirement accounts and health plans, while Medicare and Social Security are updating rules that...
Smuggled Indonesian Corals Find Refuge at NY Aquarium
If you have ever paused in front of a reef tank and wondered how those living jewels arrived there, a recent seizure at JFK offers a sobering answer. In May, federal agents intercepted roughly 200 live corals that had been illegally exported from Indonesia and shipped to the United States. Many of the animals were stressed and color-depleted after...
