Forum Communications graphic ByHope Kirwan / Wisconsin Public Radio July 31, 2026 at 8:59 AM

Following the widespread outbreak of Cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal disease that causes “explosive” diarrhea, Ursula Reutin, host of “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio, wondered whether it’s time people start growing their own food to avoid foodborne illnesses

Gov. Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services submitted apublic commentto the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services last week urging CMS to reverse course on its recent interim rule and revert to original language on medical frailty in H.R. 1 to protect health care coverage for more than…

We tend to lose bone mass due to drops in hormone levels after menopause, increasing the risk of osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), which can lead to painful fractures and breaks. “The biggest risk to bones is during menopause,” confirms Rozalina G. McCoy, MD, associate professor at University of Maryland School of Medicine. “And ultimately,…

Stress. Anxiety. Noisy neighbors. Blanket-hogging partners. With the list of things that can disturb a person’s sleep being more of a scroll, it’s no wonder an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans are affected by sleep-related problems, according to theAmerican Sleep Apnea Association

Aug 02, 2026 — by Cara Chapman (Champlain Valley Reporter) & New York Focus Photo: Henry M. Diaz, Creative Commons, some rights reserved