Jerome Zito, a pre-physical therapy student at Grand Canyon University who is going to PT school in August, demonstrated splinting techniques to a group of high school students on Monday during Exercise Science and Nutrition Day. “Ahh! He’s in so much pain!” states Michael McKenneyeyeing a high school student whose injured arm should be in … Read more
A sign outside Walmart that reads “SNAP benefits update: Starting April 1, there will be changes to SNAP-eligible items in Texas.” (Nadya Faulx | MONKEY) Texas retailers and nonprofits have spent months preparing for new restrictions on major food assistance programs that will go into effect this week – changes that could affect 3.5 million … Read more
article SAN FRANCISCO – Supervisor Jackie Fielder’s staff on Sunday announced that the District 9 representative will be taking a medical leave as she “navigates a mental health situation and needs time and space to recover before making major decisions.” “(Fielder) said he wants to regain stable health so he can think carefully and responsibly … Read more
In a survey of nearly 400 Washington state physicians, more than half expressed strong concern about the mental health risks of marijuana use, and nearly 20% reported seeing patients with marijuana-related health problems two to three times a month. Research reports this and related findings today in the Journal of Substance Use & Addiction. Their … Read more
Students at Luray Middle School broke away from their classroom routine on Friday to take time for their mental health. This year, Luray Middle School has held “Spike Day” on certain Fridays, where students in good standing with the school can take an hour at the end of the day to participate in activities like … Read more
Every Saturday morning, Phil Cenedella sets up at the corner of Newport Avenue and Abbott Street, just steps from the sand at Ocean Beach, with a small group of volunteers to serve food and connect people living on the street to services. Cenedella, who chairs the OB Task Force on Homelessness, is trying to bring … Read more
Chocolate rabbit. Jelly beans. Marshmallow peeps. Let’s face it: Most Easter baskets are a sugar crash waiting to happen. But Easter baskets should not revolve around sugar. With a few smart swaps, you can keep the excitement going and add a little nutrition. “The goal is not to eliminate medication,” says Bridget Sutherland, RD, a … Read more
Summary: While current weight loss blockbusters like GLP-1s focus on suppressing appetite, researchers have uncovered a completely different strategy: increasing energy expenditure by “building out” the body’s natural heat-generating tissues. The study revealed how a protein called SLIT3 acts as a “split signal” for the growth of nerve tissue and blood vessels important in brown … Read more
View the Big Picture Jazmin Johnson and UAMS surgeon Lexie Vaughn, MD March 27, 2026 | March 27, 2026 | Jazmin Samone Johnson, a married mother of four, was diagnosed in 2016 with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that causes irregular periods, excessive hair growth, acne, and weight gain. As she struggled to … Read more
Summary: New research suggests that dietary boredom may be a weight loss superpower. Research has found that adults who follow a regular eating pattern—repeating the same foods and keeping a steady number of calories—lose more weight than those who eat a variety of foods. Researchers explain that in a modern world full of overwhelming food … Read more