A fragility fracture, which can result from a fall from standing height, can be indicative of weakened, brittle bones and even osteoporosis By BRANDON NGUYEN — [email protected] The National Osteoporosis Foundation finds that roughly half of all women and up to a quarter of men will suffer a fragility fracture in their lifetime. As individuals…
Dogs are excellent companions for humans, and their good health provides a great deal of happiness to their owners. This is because if they become ill, it will inevitably affect how they interact with the owner. When it comes to your pet’s health, you must assume full responsibility for ensuring its well-being. Many dog owners…
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Highlights Heather McClees is a certified nutritionist, and an experienced writer and editor from South Carolina who covers health, food, and lifestyle topics for a variety of online publications. She has a B.S. in Nutrition Science and Dietetics and a background in communications and news journalism. She reviews healthy foods, supplements, kitchen products, and lifestyle…
The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for children and families. The Seattle Times maintains editorial control over work produced by this team. It can feel extremely scary as a parent or…
The universal face-mask mandate will end Feb. 16, as previously scheduled, for most vaccinated Californians in public indoor settings, including restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues, but masks will continue to be required for all individuals in dental and medical offices and other specified settings. Many counties also have their own mask mandates in place, and…
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Harrisonburg, Virginia — Each year, the month of February is dedicated to raising awareness for heart health. With heart disease as the number one cause of death in the United States, healthy habits are key to prevention. JMU health sciences professor Santo Coleman provides answers to important heart health questions. What are some common heart…
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The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today proposed the largest-ever fine against a robocaller for Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations. The Commission wants to hit Florida-based lead generator Interstate Brokers with a $45 million TCPA fine for making more than 500,000 unlawful robocalls without an emergency purpose or the consumers’ prior express consent. The company allegedly used false claims about the…
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Negotiations on “Build Back Better,” the Biden administration’s trillion-dollar social welfare package, have collapsed. But the exercise demonstrated that the Left has not abandoned its quest to supplant private health insurance with government-run health care. That’s disturbing for several reasons. The majority of Americans get their health care coverage from their place of work, and…
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