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State Senator Omar Aquino speaks during a migrant healthcare protest June 21, 2023, at Federal Plaza.  Members of Healthy Illinois and other campaign activists gathered to protest Governor JB Pritzker's recent decision to bar immigrants from enrolling in health coverage.

Governor Pritzker has struck down the closure of health care enrollments for immigrants

Backlash continued to rain on Governor JB Pritzker on Wednesday after his decision last week to end enrollment in a state-funded health insurance program for immigrants under 65 as other Illinois officials stressed that a design A law is on the governor’s desk that would allow the state to issue regular driver’s licenses to non-citizens. […]

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Can Ozempic and Wegovy really help curb addiction too?

Share on PinterestPeople say drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are helping them overcome a variety of addictive behaviors like drinking, smoking and shopping. Anchiy/Getty Images Some Ozempic users report that the drug has helped them control addictive behaviors. In testimonials shared online, some users say they no longer feel the same desire for habits such

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5 legitimate ways e-bikes can improve your health, according to experts and research

With more than 880,000 e-bikes sold in 2021 and researchers predicting sales will continue to rise, its electric bikes are growing in popularity. Many cyclists use them in some way, whether as a form of transportation, exercise, or both, but some of us still don’t fully understand how riding an electric bicycle can offer similar

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Bempedoic acid: Statin alternative helped reduce bad cholesterol by 21%

Share on PinterestThe drug bempedoic acid may help lower bad cholesterol levels for some. AsiaVision/Getty Images Bempedoic acid has been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of cardiac events along with statins, according to a new study. The drug could serve as an alternative to more commonly prescribed cholesterol medications. While these results

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18 heart-healthy snacks to help reduce inflammation

Ali Redmond Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, MS, RD These healthy snack recipes are nutritious and filling ways to stay energized. Each of these snacks meets our heart-healthy nutritional benchmarks by being low in saturated fat and conscious of sodium. Additionally, these snacks are also made with anti-inflammatory ingredients like nuts, berries, and dark chocolate

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FDA approves Vyvgart Hytrulo under the skin as a treatment for gMG |…

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the subcutaneous formulation of efgartigimod Argenxs, now called Vyvgart Hytrulo, for the treatment of adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (GMG). The newly approved therapy is indicated for gMG patients positive for antibodies to the acetylcholine receptor (AChR), the most common type of autoreactive antibodies that drive

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Lili is 23 years old and has been prescribed painkillers for her illness. She now she is struggling to get out of it

Lili Higgins was prescribed opioids nearly eight months ago to minimize the pain she has from Crohn’s disease. He never thought about becoming addicted. The 23-year-old was prescribed two types of opioid-containing medicines to relieve pain; Targin and Palexia. He said Targin is a slow-release pill that he would take every 12 to 24 hours,

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Want the most nutritious yogurt? The study says to choose plant-based milk over dairy products

AMHERST, Mass. — The verdict is that almond milk yogurt is the best yogurt you can eat. A new study comparing the nutrition of 612 plant-based and milk-based yogurts found that almond milk yogurt offers the greatest health benefits. Plant-based yogurts have overall less total sugar, less sodium and more fiber than dairy products, but

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Moderate exercise helps fight inflammation on a cellular level

Share on PinterestA new study has found that moderate exercise reduces inflammatory markers by altering gene expression in bone marrow cells. Geber86/Getty Images Researchers studied the effects of exercise on inflammation in mice. They found that regular moderate exercise reduced inflammatory markers in mice. This was due to epigenetic changes affecting the expression of genes

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Body neutrality focuses on acceptance and appreciation. Here are 5 tips for putting it into practice

Body neutrality focuses on acceptance and appreciation. Here are 5 tips for putting it into practice

At Well+Good, we spend our days talking to and learning from the most interesting people including wellbeing experts, thought leaders and celebrities. Now, we’re inviting you to join the conversation. Welcome to the Well+Good Podcast, your guide to finding habits and practices that fit your frequency. to know more The body positivity movement prioritizes loving

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Inflation, health care costs, partisan cooperation among the main problems of nations

Inflation, health care costs, partisan cooperation among the main problems of nations

Democrats lead the way on many issues, but more Americans agree with Republicans on the economy, crime, immigration (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images) The Pew Research Center conducted this study to better understand Americans’ views on the issues facing the country, Joe Biden’s job performance, and more. For this analysis, we surveyed 5,115 adults from

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PTSD sufferers get digital help for an overlooked symptom

PTSD sufferers get digital help for an overlooked symptom

Israeli army veterans and others with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will soon be able to get online help dealing with an often-overlooked symptom: chronic procrastination or the continued inability to accomplish a goal in their life. The new Ani Al Ze (Hebrew for Im on it) website will help PTSD sufferers fight procrastination and stay

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Should your workout be loud or quiet? Changing the volume may change the mental health benefits

Ppicture this: You come home from a frustrating day at work and longing for an upbeat Zumba class with the music so loud you can’t help but miss out. Or maybe all you want is to calm your nerves with a relaxing yoga session, listening to nothing but the sounds of your own breathing. If

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