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Wellness Abroad: “The Supplements I Never Travel Without”
There is nothing I love more than going on holiday. Just like most people I know, we lead busy lives that are a constant juggling act. As my kids get older, I am starting to feel less like a parent and more like a PA/Taxi Driver/Chef (a really bad...

Washington D.C., Roll Call report
WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the week ending June 20. Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 259) recognizing June 2 as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling...

A boy with a brain injury fights for his life in Gaza's decimated health system
BEIRUT (AP) — It’s as if the whole weight of Israel’s war in Gaza has fallen on Amr al-Hams. The 3-year-old has shrapnel in his brain from an Israeli strike on his family's tent. His pregnant mother was killed. His father is paralyzed by grief...

Ronald C. Patterson, Sr.
MAZOMANIE - Ronald C. Patterson, Sr., age 82, died at home on June 22, 2025, after a long, stubborn battle with just about everything — authority, doctors, good advice. He fought hard to remain independent, and we take comfort knowing he got his...

Health care fraud takedown
On Tuesday, July 1, 2o25, Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced criminal charges against four defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare and other government programs. The charges filed in federal court...

A man shot a trans woman dead in the street. Her family thinks it’s a hate crime.
D.C. police are hunting for the murderer of 28-year-old Black transgender woman Dream Johnson. Bystanders contacted police around 12:30 a.m. last Saturday after finding Johnson shot several times and lying on the street. Police don’t think her...

Heart-healthy potatoes fuel wellness
Jenny Heap Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Potatoes are one of the most beloved vegetables across cultures in the United States. According to a recent survey, potatoes still play a significant role within family and cultural...

Health in the Golden Years: Here's why Medicare isn't a free ride
Medicare doesn't cover all senior healthcare costs and lacks some services found in employer-sponsored plans. Most people are automatically enrolled in Parts A and B upon turning 65 if they receive Social Security. Medicare does not cover...

COLUMN: Help, Medicare is NOT paying my medical claim!
My husband recently retired from his job, and because I am over 65, I need to sign up for Medicare. I went to the local office with the Medicare documents that Toni discusses in her Medicare articles: the Request for Employment Information form...

Cyclist with Sault ties rides for mental health
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Rudy Uhl is riding across Canada to raise cash for Canadian Mental Health Association. BRIAN KELLY A cross-country cyclist with ties to Sault Ste. Marie is encouraging Canadians to check-in with loved ones...

Immigration News Today: Trump’s Immigration Enforcement Record So Far — High Arrests, Low Deportations
Just have a minute? Here are the top stories you need to know about immigration. This summary was featured in Documented’s Early Arrival newsletter. You can subscribe to receive it in your inbox three times per week here. Washington, D.C....

Ozzy Osbourne brings the house down in Birmingham for his final live show amid his ailing health as he emotionally tells fans 'you have no idea how I feel' - with 42,000 Black Sabbath fans going wild for the rocker
Ozzy Osbourne sent fans into a frenzy as he brought the house down in Birmingham's Villa Park on Saturday night for his final ever performance. The rocker, 76, reunited with all his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and...

Best gaming chair in 2025: I've tested a ton of gaming chairs and these are the seats I'd suggest for any PC gamer
The PC Gamer team and I have spent many a long day parking our posteriors on the finest seats around—and have also twisted our spines in many of the worst—to bring you the definitive list of the best gaming chairs you can buy in 2025. We've also...

Bulloch Health & Restaurant Inspections – June 29 – July 5, 2025
Bulloch Inspections June 29-July 5 are public information, published by the Georgia Department of Public Health, and posted in a conspicuous location at the establishment. Any questions about scores should be directed to the Department of Public...

Trump's tax cuts vs. healthcare fallout: Will the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' backfire in 2026 midterms?
Barack Obama had the Affordable Care Act. Joe Biden pushed through the Inflation Reduction Act. Now, President Donald Trump is staking his legacy on sweeping tax cuts. Like his predecessors’ landmark policies, Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” is...

Health Risk Behaviors and Associated Factors Among Hajj 2024 Pilgrims: A Multinational Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction With around two million participants each year, the annual Islamic pilgrimage, mostly known as Hajj, is one of the world’s most significant mass gathering events.1–3 During this Islamic gathering, individuals from different countries...

Geisinger hospitals will install 'state-of-the-art' disinfection devices
DANVILLE — Geisinger will install advanced ultraviolet disinfection devices in hospital campuses across the healthcare system in an effort to enhance infection prevention efforts. Hospital officials announced Monday the new devices will be...

Suzan DelBene criticizes proposed healthcare cuts impacting Washington residents
Suzan DelBene, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 1st district since 2012, has been vocal on social media regarding recent legislative developments. Her comments focus on healthcare and the political climate in Washington...

CBI registers case against Health Ministry, NMC officials, heads of private medical colleges for ‘manipulating’ inspections
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked several educationalists, officials of the Union Health Ministry and the National Health Authority, members of the National Medical Commission (NMC) inspection teams as well as a godman head of...

D.C.’s AWS Summit Attracts Thousands to Its Workshops and Expo
When Renee Ricketts of Gaithersburg, Maryland, heard about the Amazon Web Service (AWS) Summit Washington, DC 2025 (June 10-11), she became curious. Ricketts, 25, heard the conference was focusing on educating and informing its participants on the...