HEALTH

Feb 23 2026HEALTH

People Want Spiritual Support in Hospitals

The study shows that many Swiss residents see value in having spiritual help when they are ill. In a survey of 1, 011 people from Zurich, almost half – about 49 percent – said they would like spiritual or religious aspects to be part of their hospital care. They believe it can make the whole healing

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Watch: Who’s Monitoring Health Insurers’ Use of Technology?

Health insurers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline claims, detect fraud, and predict patient needs. But who keeps an eye on how these powerful tools are being applied? A growing number of regulators and watchdog groups are stepping up their scrutiny. The Centers for

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Feb 18 2026HEALTH

A Long‑Term Friendship Built on Shared Health Challenges

The 95‑year‑old Rosine, who calls herself Neni, lives alone in a bright condo she bought after her husband died. She still keeps busy: baking, attending board meetings, scrubbing floors, and dusting a chandelier that needs little work. She makes her bed every morning no matter how tired she feels, a

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Feb 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Joe Rogan Faces Heat Over Health Tips for Comedian

A popular podcast host has drawn criticism after a comedian’s sister accused him of pushing risky medical advice. The controversy centers on Whitney Cummings, who is friends with Rogan and allegedly uses growth hormone and testosterone. Ashley Cummings claims that the drugs were suggested by Rogan,

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

Teen Stress Today Can Leave Long‑Term Mental Wounds

The pressure students feel at fifteen can stick around and hurt their mental health well into their twenties. Researchers from a London university followed 4, 714 kids born in the early ’90s for many years. They looked at how feeling squeezed by school work, especially during big exams, affect

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Health Boost Video Features Kid Rock and RFK Jr. in a Gym‑Sauna Adventure

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services launched a new wellness message by pairing singer Kid Rock with former senator Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The duo appeared shirtless in an Instagram clip that shows them working out, eating homemade meals, and relaxing in a sauna and cold plunge. They als

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Feb 18 2026HEALTH

Building Muscle for Better Health: Lindora's New Approach

Lindora, a well-known name in medical weight loss, has just brought in a big name to lead their health efforts. JJ Virgin is now their Chief Metabolic Health Officer. She’s all about fixing your metabolism first, not just losing weight. Virgin believes that when your metabolism works right, weight l

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Alabama's New Bill: Business Over Environment?

Alabama's state representatives have given the green light to a bill that puts a big limit on how the state can make rules to protect the environment. This bill, called SB 71, says that state agencies can't make environmental rules that are stricter than what the federal government says. It passed w

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Feb 18 2026HEALTH

Playing to Stay Healthy: How Games Change Health Habits

Public health is all about getting people to adopt healthier habits. But how do you make that happen in a world where everyone is glued to their screens? The answer might be in games. Yes, you heard it right. Games are not just for fun anymore. They are being used to encourage healthy behaviors. Ta

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Feb 18 2026HEALTH

Can Mobile Apps Really Help You Stay Fit and Healthy?

People worldwide are struggling with obesity. It's a big problem. Many turn to mobile apps for help with exercise, eating better, and losing weight. But do these apps really work? They often focus on getting people to plan to change. But planning doesn't always lead to action. So, the apps might not

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