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04/29/2026

With any luck you will get old

As the Supreme Court weighs the Trump administration’s termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, seniors are advocating for protections for their immigrant caregivers.

04/26/2026

Netting is best if you are in an area with vector transmitted infections such as malaria dengue chikungunya Zika virus or Japanese encephalitis. Ammonia is a strong base and neutralizes the venom which limits its ability to cause reactions if applied immediately. Window cleaner is ammonia based and you may have some in your vehicle. Also, slapping will help minimize the itch without damaging the skin

Here's what makes you so attractive to the bugs and how you can prevent bites.

04/24/2026

Florida

Tiffany Score and Steven Mills sued the Fertility Center of Orlando after the birth of a baby who isn’t genetically related to either of them.

04/22/2026

Was not on my BINGO card

What animals are in the running for the title of 'most dangerous animal in the USA'? Stuart Blackman takes a look at the contenders... April 21, 2026 Defining ‘most dangerous’ can be tricky, as it depends on what you mean. If we simply mean which animals kill the most Americans per year, the ans...

04/21/2026

This is a “hangnail”. Do NOT try to pull it off! In urgent care I often see paronichia with abscesses and cellulitis which require astringents and antibiotics. Clip it instead

02/02/2026

Healthcare in crisis mode

Providers are arranging home visits and telehealth as neighbors pick up prescriptions, groceries and diapers

01/15/2026

I do not recommend antipyretic medication such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen as the increased body temperature activates circulating antibodies. Hydrate and rest if you have a fever. It is your immune system at work.

This flu season is shaping up to be particularly bad. Here are antiviral medications to consider if you test positive.

01/15/2026

Well. Well. Well. Someone changed their mind!

Health department unexpectedly announced nearly $2bn in program cuts Tuesday before rolling back decision

01/14/2026

So much for the war on drugs

The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.

12/30/2025

Life is a Circle not a Line

Palliative care and hospice professionals discuss what the process is like — and their insights may challenge what you think about dying.