Wendy Rojas 
Pittsburgh is joining a list of so-called sanctuary cities for transgender health care. The City Council unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that will protect gender-affirming care from out-of-state investigations and that will undermine the enforcement of any future bans in Pennsylvania. At least one trans activist, however, said that while she welcomed the protections, there was … Read more
Around 75% of babies aged six to 12 months and 25% of children aged one to two years in Australia do not receive the recommended dietary intake of iron. Despite their small size, babies and weaning children need similar amounts of iron to adults. Iron is crucial for supporting rapid blood and muscle growth, immunity, … Read more
Muscles adapt to resistance training, thus becoming more efficient and resistant. Credit: Pixabay The more we exercise our resistance, the fitter we become and so do our muscles. They adapt to the load and are able to perform better over a longer period of time. A research team from the University of Basel has now … Read more
Depression affects about one in five American adults, according to CDC data. Healthy habits, like getting enough sleep, were linked to a lower risk of depression in one study. The study that lifestyle choices may have a greater impact than genes in preventing depression. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite … Read more
Being diagnosed with celiac disease means being more careful about your diet. It is a disorder that affects the small intestine and prevents the absorption of nutrients found in food. You can blame gluten, a protein found mainly in wheat, rye and barley, for this. Suffering from celiac disease means you need to opt for … Read more
Sudafed and other common nasal decongestants containing pseudoephedrine are on display behind the counter of the Hospital Discount Pharmacy in Edmond, Oklahoma, January 11, 2005. SHOVEL hide caption toggle subtitle SHOVEL Sudafed and other common nasal decongestants containing pseudoephedrine are on display behind the counter of the Hospital Discount Pharmacy in Edmond, Oklahoma, January 11, … Read more
SPRINGFIELD — The state has suspended a new policy that requires certain noncitizens enrolled in a Medicaid-like health insurance plan to pay copays for certain services, instructing health care providers to refund any payments they have already received. Omar Shaker, acting chief of administrative rules for the Department of Health and Family Services, told a … Read more
The next time you feel stuck, stuck, or a little stiff, reach out and lean to the side to do a crescent moon pose. This yogic stretch is very simple to do, but it makes all the difference when it comes to how you feel. Crescent Moon Pose, also called urdhva hastasana, is a standing … Read more
One night while they were hanging out, a woman recorded what she thought would be a cool video capturing her friend’s personality. She was smiling, dancing, laughing and seemed to be enjoying the company of her friends. Any stranger would believe that the woman was one of the happiest people in the world. 12 hours … Read more
A group of volunteer advisers to the Oregon Health Authority voted Tuesday to make the state the third in the nation to seek federal approval for a basic health program. The emergency ward at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland on July 28, 2023. Caden Perry/OPB It’s an option, established in the Affordable … Read more