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The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle 'to protect family'
James Lee Williams’ sister says the family only learned of the drag performer’s drug problem after watching Drag Race UK.
These men put off doctor's visits again and again. Then came a tipping point
In an NHS survey, 48% of men said they felt pressure to “tough it out” when it came to potential health issues.
When They Don’t Recognize You Anymore
People with dementia often forget even close family members as the disease advances. “It can throw people into an existential crisis,” one expert said.
Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind
Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is.
RFK Jr. Claimed Autism ‘Destroys’ Lives. Autistic People Disagree.
People in the community called the remarks dehumanizing and warned they could perpetuate harmful stigma.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC’s measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
Some states want to ban food stamp recipients from buying soda and candy
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the “make America healthy again” movement.
Detroit-based organization leads fights for Black mothers
During Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign to raise awareness and improve outcomes for Black mothers, the Detroit-based organization Mothering Justice is spotlighting what happens when advocacy turns into … Read More
Daily Pill May Work as Well as Ozempic for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar
Clinical results of a GLP-1 in pill form showed safety and efficacy data similar to blockbuster injectable drugs.