Dec 26 Republicans cite rise of ISIS, Democrats point to Ferguson fallout as top stories of 2014, poll finds By Jennifer Agiesta and Emily Swanson, Associated Press Americans are slightly more likely than they were a year ago to believe that the current year was better than the last for the United States— 30 percent say so this year, while 25 percent said so in 2013. On… Continue reading
Dec 26 Chef behind Michelle Obama's health food initiatives to leave White House By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Kass' relationship with the Obamas started when they hired him to cook healthier meals for the family in Chicago before the 2008 elections. Michelle Obama was a vice president at the University of Chicago Medical Center and caring for young… Continue reading
Dec 24 CDC scientist possibly exposed to Ebola virus By News Desk Several scientists may have been exposed to the Ebola virus at a Centers for Disease Control lab in Atlanta, the Washington Post reported. The Washington Post report said that as many as 12 scientists were potentially exposed when a… Continue reading
Dec 24 Why and when denial is good for caregivers By Sherri Snelling, Next Avenue A persistent state of denial paralyzes caregivers and can ultimately impede the advocacy and support your loved one needs. And yet, some experts believe denial can be an effective tool for caregivers. Going there temporarily can let you focus on… Continue reading
Dec 23 Watch FDA plans to end prohibition on blood donation by gay men, with conditions By PBS News Hour The FDA is set to ease a 31-year ban on blood donations by gay men, put in place in the early days of the AIDS crisis. The policy revision will allow gay men to donate blood one year after their… Continue watching
Dec 23 LGBT advocates say FDA gay blood donor policy revision is long overdue, but 'not enough' By Joshua Barajas The FDA said in a statement that it will "recommend a change to the blood donor deferral period for men who have sex with men from indefinite deferral to one year since the last sexual contact."… Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 5:37 Why changes in health care costs vary widely around the U.S. By PBS News Hour More than 2.5 million people have selected a health care plan through the federal health exchange so far in the new enrollment season. This year, signing up on HealthCare.gov has been easier, but how easy will it be to pay… Continue watching
Dec 19 Hugs help protect against the common cold, research finds By Nora Daly A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that frequent hugging helps reduce individuals’ susceptibility to infections associated with stress, and reduces the severity of symptoms if an infection is contracted by providing increased social support. Continue reading
Dec 18 Climate change could cut 18 percent of world food production by 2050 By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy Farmers are already suffering from droughts worsened by global climate change. A study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters found that by 2050, global climate change could cut world food production by 18 percent. Environmental scientists suspect… Continue reading
Dec 18 The secret ingredient for getting through holiday stress? Gratitude By Leah Eskenazi, Family Caregiver Alliance Navigating through a jolly holiday season and wishes for a wonderful new year when living with a chronic, debilitating health condition or caring for someone might have you thinking, “this is no holiday!” But researchers are documenting how expressing thanks… Continue reading