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Veterans Out-of-Pocket Equity Act Targets Disparities in Preventive Health Coverage for Veterans

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Veterans Out-of-Pocket Equity Act Targets Disparities in Preventive Health Coverage for Veterans

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) are introducing the Out-of-Pocket Equity for Veterans Act. This is a law designed to eliminate co-pays for preventive health services provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bipartisan bill would eliminate copays for preventive drugs and services, align VA prescription copay standards with those used … Read more

Death of local soldier highlights mental health issues among military personnel

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Death of local soldier highlights mental health issues among military personnel

Army Sergeant James Bernier passed away in March. His family hopes his death will help raise awareness of mental health issues. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Army Sergeant James Bernier died Monday, March 23, at Fort Carson, Colorado. He was only 22 years old. Bernier will join the U.S. Army’s storied tradition after completing basic training … Read more

Department of Health closes Pensacola vitamin store after undercover investigation

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The Florida Department of Health issued a cease-and-desist notice to the B-12 Store at Cordova Mall after investigators received a health complaint from a customer who suffered a sciatic nerve injury after a woman who worked at the B-12 Store pretended to be a licensed nurse and gave her a vitamin injection. The complaint was … Read more

This IIT solves students’ mental health crisis with ancient Indian knowledge

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Indian Knowledge Systems, the framework IIT Mandi is currently leveraging in seeking answers to one of the most pressing concerns within India’s premier campuses: student mental health. IITs are known for their high ranks, high packages, and research papers. But in recent years, a different reality has emerged. India’s top engineering institutions are grappling with … Read more

Matsui and Van clash over health care, campaign funds and Gaza at packed forum

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Congresswoman Doris Matsui (second from left) speaks at the CA District 7 Congressional Candidates Forum held at the Coloma Center in Sacramento on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Candidates from left listen: Enayat Nazat, Zakaria Wooden, Ralph Nwobi, Mai Vann, and Robbie Morin.

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (second from left) speaks at the CA District 7 Congressional Candidates Forum held at the Coloma Center in Sacramento on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Candidates from left listen: Enayat Nazat, Zakaria Wooden, Ralph Nwobi, Mai Vann, and Robbie Morin. Hannah Lehoff hruhoff@sacbee.com Longtime U.S. Rep Doris Matsui and challenger Mai Vang clashed … Read more

Senate hopeful Mike Rogers offers copays, high-risk pools for health care – Bridge Michigan

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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers has indicated he would roll back some key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. He proposed eliminating inexpensive preventive care and reinventing a form of high-risk insurance pool. Health care has emerged as a key issue in the U.S. Senate race, with Democrats focused on expanding the role of … Read more

You can’t really “train” your brain. Here’s what you can do instead:

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You can't really "train" your brain. Here's what you can do instead:

Many people are looking for ways to improve, maintain, and prolong their brain health. Check out the seemingly endless self-help books, podcasts, phone apps, TikTok, and Instagram Reels dedicated to this subject. And frankly, it makes sense. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are conditions that essentially involve a loss of one’s identity and sense of time … Read more

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More than two months after the Justice Department released its latest set of files on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, prosecutors have not filed new charges based on the documents, even as federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle continue to demand accountability. More than 3 million pages of documents include accusations by alleged victims … Read more

Doctors say these subtle symptoms can indicate serious health conditions

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An elderly woman in a red shirt feels short of breath and has to pause her training

Surprising symptoms of lung diseaseJose Carlos Cerdeno Martinez – Getty Images If seemingly normal symptoms like acid reflux, shortness of breath, or a persistent cough keep coming and going, it might just be because you had a stressful dinner of spicy Indian food with your in-laws while you were recovering from the flu. But doctors … Read more