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More than 400 hospitals across the country are at high risk of closing or cutting services because of Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s “Big and Beautiful Bill,” according to an analysis by the progressive watchdog group Public Citizen. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more

Israeli family factory bakes matzah for millions after missile attack

Israeli family factory bakes matzah for millions after missile attack

Workers at the Mazzot Aviv factory left the production line, stopped machinery, and entered protected areas one to three times a day while air raid sirens were blaring. But the disruption didn’t stop management from producing packaging for Jews across Israel and around the world ahead of Passover. “No two Passovers are the same,” said … Read more

Colorado Medicaid program director resigns as state Senate prepares for ‘no confidence’ vote

Colorado Medicaid program director resigns as state Senate prepares for 'no confidence' vote

The Colorado secretary of state’s office, which oversees the state’s Medicaid program, abruptly announced her resignation Monday as the state Senate prepares to consider a no-confidence motion against her. The Colorado Sun has obtained a resolution criticizing Kim Bimestefer, one of the longest-serving officials in Gov. Jared Polis’ cabinet. “We, the Colorado Senate, recognize that … Read more

Focusing on how and why you eat, rather than what you eat, may be the key to healthy eating

Focusing on how and why you eat, rather than what you eat, may be the key to healthy eating

When most people think of “healthy eating,” they usually focus on: what they eat. That might mean eating more fruits and vegetables, eating less fast food, or counting your calories. But there’s a lot more to a healthy diet than just food intake. Behaviors and attitudes regarding eating are also important. Consider orthorexia nervosa, for … Read more

The “Shoo Effect”: Beware of Keto Diet Myths That Can Cause Serious Problems

The “Shoo Effect”: Beware of Keto Diet Myths That Can Cause Serious Problems

That’s a lot of weight loss, Batman! If you spend enough time scrolling through Reddit threads about keto dieting and weight loss, you’re bound to come across the “whoosh” phenomenon. Many dieters describe this effect as sudden but significant weight loss. Doctors and nutrition experts have debunked this concept before, but the whoosh effect is … Read more

From corsets to crowns, the amazing pieces you can’t miss at Vivienne Westwood’s new exhibition

Mannequin costume featuring a black dress with a red sash and fur cape

Vivienne Westwood holds a special place in the public consciousness, beloved both for her fashion and activism. Her outfits became as instantly recognizable as her red hair, with her love of corsets, crinolines, and tartans cementing her place in fashion history. Almost four years after her death, the first retrospective exhibition of her work will … Read more

I’m a nutritionist and I drank kefir every day for a week – this is what happened to my body

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Read in 5 minutes As a registered dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking to people about the power of fermented foods to improve gut health. That’s why I’ve always been a fan of kefir. Kefir is a tangy fermented milk drink packed with beneficial microorganisms, also known as probiotics. Kefir has been quietly … Read more

Healthy competition: Qura creatine aims to disrupt premium market

Healthy competition: Qura creatine aims to disrupt premium market

Officially launched at Vitafoods Europe in May this year, Qura Creatine is entering the European market with the aim of offering an alternative to what is described as a “premium creatine exclusive”. The Netherlands-based brand is the brainchild of nutrition entrepreneurs Michael Hecking and Erik van Velsen, who combine decades of experience and expertise in … Read more

How much protein do you need? Here’s how to customize your optimal intake

A selection of nuts, beans, eggs, raw chicken, fish and beef are arranged on wooden boards and bowls on the counter.

a_nameko/iStockphoto/Getty Images Protein is having a bit of a time. From coffee chains adding protein to their lattes to food companies promoting protein cookies and snacks to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoting steak instead of cake, the noise surrounding protein can make it difficult to know what you actually need. Then, under the … Read more

She owed the insurance company a nickel and her insurance was terminated – KFF Health News

Lorena Alvarado Hill is sitting on the edge of the couch. A mural can be seen on the wall behind her.

Last summer, Lorena Alvarado Hill received a series of unexpected medical bills. Hill, a teacher’s aide in Melbourne, Florida, is a single mother who works shifts at J.Crew on weekends so she can send her daughter to college. Hill’s mother, who lives with her, had an insurance plan through Health First. Hill had not previously … Read more