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Nick Cannon is “healing” after being diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. The Masked Singer host, 44, first revealed his condition in an in-depth conversation with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant on the November 8 episode of his “Counsel Culture” podcast. At the time, Cannon said he had been “clinically diagnosed” with the disorder. “I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD. Even as a kid […]
The Biden administration plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage of weight loss medications for people seeking obesity treatment. The new rule, which was proposed by the administration Tuesday, would dramatically expand access to anti-obesity medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, from Novo Nordisk, and Mounjaro and Zepbound, from Eli Lilly. Medicare has […]
His sermons have inspired millions of people around the world, but Sunday night prayers are pouring in for Bishop T.D. Jakes, the founding pastor of the Potter’s House Church, a mega-church based in Dallas, after he suffered a health incident on stage. In a shocking moment that’s now gone viral, Jakes was on stage Sunday […]
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has achieved FDA approval for its Phase 2 clinical trial, MJP2, after three years of negotiations and regulatory hurdles. This study will investigate the use of smoked cannabis in treating PTSD among 320 veterans across multiple states, aiming to generate real-world safety data. Funded by the Michigan Veteran […]
In light of the recent closure of the Walgreens pharmacy location on West Main Street, near Genesee Street, Mayor Malik Evans has mobilized some of the city’s most dedicated healthcare partners: Rochester Regional Health, University of Rochester Medical Center, Jordan Health Center, and Trillium Health in a united effort to ensure residents continue to have […]
President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, he announced in a social media post. Trump said that Kennedy will “restore” the agencies under HHS “to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end […]
Monroe County has a new public health commissioner. Dr. Marielena Velez de Brown was confirmed Tuesday night at the county Legislature’s meeting. Velez de Brown joined the public health department in 2016 as deputy commissioner. She has been the acting commissioner since March, after Dr. Michael Mendoza’s sudden resignation. Mendoza’s departure came as a surprise […]
After 10 and a half months, WellNow Urgent Care will soon resume accepting Excellus BlueCross BlueShield insurance. WellNow stopped accepting BlueCross BlueShield Jan. 1 after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on reimbursement rates. According to a statement issued Monday by both companies, a new agree will take effect Friday. “Excellus BlueCross BlueShield […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming term is expected to significantly reshape U.S. health care policies. Key changes may include the scaling back of public health insurance programs, which could lead to a higher uninsured rate and new restrictions on abortion access, including possible limitations on mailing abortion medications. Trump’s administration may impose work requirements for Medicaid, […]
November 5th , 2024 Health Beats Election Day 2024 Blog-Theresa Lou Bowick, BSN, RN Hello Rochester, this is Nurse Bowick. The highly anticipated Election Day 2024 has finally arrived. The polls are open today from 6a-9pm. Tonight, tomorrow or in the coming days or weeks, presidential candidates will concede to the others and the United […]
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