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D.C.’s Museums, Under Attack by Trump, Have Never Been More United in Their Purpose
More than a century and a half ago, the American Civil War filled the streets of Washington, D.C., with soldiers: Union conscripts marched and drilled, and the wounded from both sides filled makeshift hospitals all over town. Confronted with the...

Federal crackdown in D.C. yields over 1,000 arrests
Federal crackdown in D.C. yields over 1,000 arrests The Trump administration has assumed control of Washington, D.C.'s police department, resulting in over 1,000 arrests, seizure of 100+ firearms and an 11-day homicide-free period – marking a...

Pharmacist-Led Digital Health Interventions to Improve Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Hypertension - A Systematic Review
Introduction The number of adults with hypertension worldwide increased from 594 million in 1975 to 1.28 billion in 2019, with most of the increase occurring in low- and middle-income countries.1 However, only 21% of the 1.4 billion individuals...

C is for check-up: Phreesia brings Sesame Street to patient intake platform
Phreesia is bringing Sesame Street to the doctor’s office. The patient activation company has partnered with the nonprofit behind the iconic TV show to work beloved characters such as Elmo and Cookie Monster into joint campaigns aimed at...

Republicans go to Washington D.C., critics rebuff redistricting push
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Indiana Capital Chronicle) - From the White House to the Statehouse — with an airport layover — mid-cycle redistricting took center stage Tuesday as dozens of GOP legislators talked with Trump officials about a variety of topics,...
Michigan must remove gender ideology from health program’s sex ed material, feds say
Michigan is among the 46 U.S. states and territories facing demands from the Trump administration to remove mentions of gender ideology from sexual education material used in a federally financed health program — or risk losing the funding...

Trump To Seek Death Penalty for All Murders in Washington, D.C.
WATCH: The president’s vow comes as the Rochester Institute of Technology reported that Washington had the fourth-highest murder rate in the country in 2024. Only one homicide has been recorded since Trump’s federal takeover of the city on Aug. 7....

Documents: Richmond school missed four mandated asbestos inspections. Teachers fear for their health.
Since 2001, Richmond Public Schools officials have missed four federally mandated inspections for asbestos at Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary School, according to records obtained by The Times-Dispatch. Federal law dictates that public and private...

MARINA sets up charity fund to support young queer people’s mental health
‘The MARINA Fund’ will raise funds for queer youth struggling with their mental health. (Getty) Pop music superstar and “Primadonna” singer MARINA has set up a fund to support young LGBTQ+ people who are struggling with their mental health. In...

SB 951 and HB 3410: A Road Map for Medical Professionals in Oregon
In 1947, the Oregon Supreme Court banned corporations from owning medical practices, practicing medicine, or employing physicians. Over time, though, the state legislature allowed a degree of corporate investment in medical practices. In the 21st...

Exploring the Impact of Schizophrenia and Its Pharmacological Treatment on Health-Related Quality of Life and Treatment Preferences
Celso Arango,1 Inmaculada Baeza,2 Clemente García-Rizo,3 Benedicto Crespo-Facorro,4 Guillermo Lahera,5 Eduard Vieta,6 Frauke Becker,7 Georges Dwyer,7 Siobhan Bourke,7 Adam EJ Gibson,7 Irene Gabarda-Inat,8 Elena Alvarez-Baron8 1Institute of...

Doctors from leading hospitals in HCM City's take on duties in Côn Đảo Special Zone
HCM CITY — Seven young doctors from six leading hospitals in HCM City will work for one month at the Côn Đảo Military-Civilian Medical Centre in Côn Đảo island, including one female doctor, starting from September 3. These highly skilled doctors...

KP To Outsource 72 Public Hospitals To Private Firms To Improve Services
(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) --> The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has decided to outsource the management of multiple hospitals across the province to private firms in an effort to improve healthcare services. The decision includes...

Supplements Can Reverse Ageing - Reduce Wrinkles And Improved Wellness
Ageing is a natural process, but many of us are eager to slow it down—both for beauty and for health. While a balanced lifestyle is key, recent studies suggest that certain supplements may help fight signs of ageing, from reducing wrinkles to...

Fairmont Manchin Health Care Center resident files intent to sue over facility's sale
FAIRMONT — A resident at the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont filed a 30 day intent to sue against Gov. Patrick Morrisey and Sec. Michael Caruso of the Department of Health Facilities on Tuesday. The governor announced the sale of...

Zoetis to Participate in the Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 27, 2025-- Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) today announced that a representative from the company will participate in the Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Monday, September 8 at 1:05 p.m. ET....

India News | Opposition's Vice President Candidate, B Sudershan Reddy Visits CPI Office, Felicitated by D Raja
New Delhi [India], August 27 (ANI): B Sudershan Reddy, the opposition's candidate for the Vice President of India, arrived at the Communist Party of India (CPI) office in Delhi on Wednesday. At the office, he was warmly felicitated by CPI Member...

Investigating the Therapeutic Effects of Bushen Huoxue Formula Combined with Aerobic Exercise on Reproductive Function in Obese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Experimental Study Based on the Integration of Sports and Medicine
Introduction PCOS is a prevalent gynecological endocrine disorder characterized by its chronic nature, with increasing incidence rates in recent years.1 Studies indicate that approximately 30–70% of PCOS patients present with overweight or...

Company buying WV hospitals says they’ll contin…
CHARLESTON — The company set to purchase the state’s four long-term care hospitals says they’ll continue a long-standing partnership with senior feeding programs, including Meals on Wheels, in Marion County. The kitchen at the John Manchin Sr....

John C McGinley — Down the Right Path
Dec/Jan 2011-12 While John C. McGinley is best known for roles on TV’s Scrubs, and the films Wall Street and Platoon, he also works to raise awareness about Down syndrome, stop verbal bullying and promote better opportunities for people with...