HEALTH

Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Balancing Blood Sugar: How Smart Tech Could Help Diabetics

Type 1 diabetes means the body can't control blood sugar on its own. People with this condition must constantly monitor how they eat, move, and feel to decide when to take insulin. But even with careful tracking, blood sugar can swing too high or too low. That’s where new tech steps in. Most insuli

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Public restrooms matter more than you might think

San Diego is considering shutting down many public restrooms to save money. At first glance, that might seem like no big deal. Who really needs a public bathroom every day? But look closer and the picture changes completely. Public restrooms are part of the city’s invisible safety net. They keep ger

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Digital tools in home care: What helps nurses embrace them?

Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with more patients and fewer workers. Many countries now rely on digital helpers to fill the gaps. One such tool is Remote Care Assist, a video-call system that lets home care staff ask experts for advice in real time. But the big question is: will the nur

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Jun 04 2026SCIENCE

New Blood Test Method Could Help Uncover Hidden Links in Heart and Metabolism Health

Scientists have developed a quicker way to measure tiny molecules in our blood that might affect heart disease and metabolism. These molecules come from gut bacteria and our own cells, and they could reveal new clues about health issues like diabetes or heart problems. The old testing methods only c

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

How Reliable Are Self-Reported Menopause Ages?

Researchers wanted to check if women could accurately remember when their periods stopped naturally without medical records. They studied a large group over many years to see if these memories were consistent. The study focused on whether self-reported menopause ages matched up over time. Self-repo

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

A New Look at Blood Tests for Autoimmune Diseases

Doctors often rely on blood tests to spot autoimmune diseases early. One method checks for specific markers called antinuclear antibodies (ANA). These antibodies sometimes attack the body’s own cells by mistake. A recent study compared two ways to detect ANA in a large group of people. One method us

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

Nurses push back as hospital system faces union push and layoffs

Across Chicago’s northern suburbs, nurses at four hospitals are fighting more than just long shifts—they’re battling their employer over how workers should have a say in their jobs. Nearly 3, 000 nurses at Endeavor Health hospitals like Evanston, Skokie, and Glenbrook have been openly organizing sin

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

How Apple Watch data gets smarter with CardioBot’s new light and heart insights

CardioBot just added something new to its health toolkit and it’s not just another step count or heart rate alert. The app now looks at how much daylight you get each day and ties that back to how you feel physically. Your Apple Watch already tracks sun exposure without you noticing, but CardioBot a

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Ohio debates the need for another top trauma center in Cleveland

Some Ohio lawmakers aren’t convinced Cleveland needs a third Level 1 trauma center, despite plans by Cleveland Clinic to build one by 2028. Eleven state legislators recently asked the hospital system to pause and prove why the region truly needs the extra facility. They argue that expanding care sho

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Ultra‑Processed Foods: A Call for Action

The new edition of a leading public health journal urges lawmakers to step up against ultra‑processed foods. Researchers from many fields joined forces, showing that people across the political spectrum see these products as addictive and linked to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. A surve

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