Newburyport closes all beaches on Plum Island to swimming

Health officials in Newburyport have closed all beaches on Plum Island for swimming due to elevated levels of bacteria in the water. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health informed the city of the elevated levels on Friday and follow-up tests on Monday showed that bacteria levels still exceeded the state’s allowable limit, according to city […]

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Shannen Doherty Attends Surprise Party for Brian Austin Green

Getty Images Shannen Doherty attended a surprise party for Brian Austin Green. Shannen Doherty was among the guests in attendance at Brian Austin Green’s surprise party, which was thrown by his girlfriend, Sharna Burgess. The party, held on July 15, 2023, served as a bit of a “90210” reunion as Ian Ziering was also on-hand […]

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Spring Health Named one of Fast Company’s 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators

Innovation from all corners of the organization is key to realizing Spring Health’s mission to break down every barrier to mental health NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Spring Health, the most comprehensive global mental health solution for employers and health plans, today shared the news that the company had been named to Fast […]

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Black medical students seek to improve health care access

Article content For a second year, the University of Alberta’s Black Medical Students’ Association (BMSA) hosted an open health fair in an attempt to address what it says are issues with access and representation in health care for members of Edmonton’s Black community. BMSA president Sahra Kaahiye said the fair is also designed for newcomers, […]

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Rosie O’Donnell Gives Health Update on Madonna Following Hospitalization

Rosie O’Donnell has given fans a health update on Madonna, following the singer’s recent hospitalization. Over on Instagram, the comedian shared a picture of himself and Madonna from their 1992 film A League of Their Own. In the comments, a follower wrote, “God bless her I hope she’s ok.” O’Donnell replied, “She’s good,” with a […]

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Study points to better care for babies born to opioid users

Babies born to opioid users have shorter hospital stays and need less medication when their care emphasized parental involvement, skin-to-skin contact and a quiet environment, researchers reported Sunday. Newborns were ready to go home about a week earlier compared to those getting standard care. Fewer received opioid medications to reduce withdrawal symptoms such as tremors […]

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Eagles’ Lane Johnson announces partnership with mental health service helping Philadelphia youth

This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Lane Johnson has been open and honest about his mental health struggles. On Thursday, the All-Pro right tackle announced his new partnership with Kooth, a free, confidential mental health service available for youth in Philadelphia. This content is […]

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UK health minister says will not negotiate on pay with nurses’ union

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s health minister, Steve Barclay, said on Sunday that the government would not negotiate on pay with the nurses’ union, as the threat of further strike looms. The government’s offer, which includes a one-off payment equivalent to 2% of salaries in the 2022/23 financial year and a 5% pay rise for 2023/24, was […]

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