Category Archives: News

Cold-water swimming: What are the real risks and health benefits?

Social media is awash with people claiming that regular cold dips have transformed their health and well-being. We investigate whether it is actually good for you Health 10 March 2021 By Alison George Plunging the body into cold water stimulates the release of a cocktail of invigorating chemicals Jacob Staedler/EyeEm/Getty Images “IT’S like pressing Control-Alt-Delete… Read More: Cold-water swimming: What are the real risks and health benefits? »

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Expanding the ACA in an Unpredicted Way

Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. For the first time since its enactment in 2010, the Affordable Care Act is slated for major benefit expansions, courtesy of the covid relief bill approved by Congress this week. But the changes are only temporary, so the measure also tees up a fight to… Read More: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Expanding the ACA in an Unpredicted… »

11 Black luminaries who lost their lives to COVID-19

Loading the player… The first known U.S. case of COVID-19 was reported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on January 21, 2020. In the months following, whispers about the novel coronavirus continued to spread across social media and some news outlets. Something was in the air but with little reliable information available… Read More: 11 Black luminaries who lost their lives to COVID-19 »

Signs you should see your doctor about your stye

We’re all familiar with those irritating eye issues that flare up from time to time. From conjunctivitis or pink eye to hay fever and dry eye problems, these eye conditions are incredibly frustrating but with a quick trip to the pharmacist they usually clear up within a few days. Another common eye issue you’re probably… Read More: Signs you should see your doctor about your stye »