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12/13/2025

is expanding its disability employment effort through an industry‑first collaboration with the , hiring more individuals with disabilities at major airports and integrating them into customer service roles, all with the same expectations and benefits as other team members. Source:

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Through an industry first collaboration with Special Olympics, plans are underway for United Airlines to hire more individuals with disabilities at major airports across the country.

12/13/2025

Did you know air pollution could be quietly attacking your heart, even if you don’t feel it? A new study shows long‑term exposure to common air pollutants like fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is linked to more severe Coronary artery disease, including higher plaque buildup and artery narrowing. The findings, based on scans from over 11,000 people, raise alarms, showing that even low-level pollution over the years can accelerate heart disease. Worth sharing if you care about clean air and public health. Source:

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Long-term exposure to common air pollutants is associated with more advanced coronary artery disease—with notable differences between women and men—according to a large-scale study of more than 11,000 adults presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

12/13/2025

Did you know that even moderate drinking can raise your cancer risk? A large review of 62 studies found that how often and how much people drink significantly affects cancer risk, especially for breast, colorectal, liver, and other cancers, and that genetics, obesity, and social factors can amplify harm in some groups. Source:

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Researchers found that both how often and how much someone drinks significantly shape their cancer risk, even at moderate levels. Vulnerability varies across groups, with genetics, socioeconomic status, obesity, and lifestyle behaviors amplifying harm. The review also uncovered gender differences, b...

12/13/2025

What if most people who need addiction meds can’t get them? A new study finds that nearly seven in 10 Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with OUD don’t receive medications within six months, including drugs shown to reduce overdose risk like methadone or buprenorphine. Gaps are even larger for Black and Hispanic individuals. This suggests that, despite insurance coverage, many are missing out on life‑saving treatment. Source:

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TUESDAY, Dec. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- More than 69 percent of Medicaid enrollees with a new diagnosis of opioid use disorder (OUD) do not receive treatment

12/12/2025

Did you know there’s now an AI that can read a heart ultrasound in minutes? Researchers at Cedars‑Sinai created a tool that automatically performs 18 measurements on echocardiograms to assess heart health, helping detect conditions such as heart failure or valve disease more quickly and consistently. This could be a game‑changer in catching heart problems before they become serious. Has your family ever had surprises in heart‑health checks? Feel free to share or tag someone who might care. Source:

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A new AI tool can rapidly evaluate data from echocardiography, an imaging test commonly used to diagnose heart disease, according to new research led by Cedars-Sinai. The study, published in JACC, found the tool could speed up the testing process and yield more uniform results.

12/12/2025

A new report highlights how AI‑driven tools are emerging to support older adults and their caregivers: from reminder apps and virtual companions to tools that assist with memory, medication, and daily routines. But experts warn that issues such as cost, trust, access, and design gaps could slow adoption, suggesting tech alone isn’t a magic fix. Do you think these tools could help your family or community? Leave your comment below. Source:

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Experts say many AI tools intend to support older adults, but trust, cost, and design gaps could slow adoption.

12/12/2025

A first‑of‑its‑kind “fentanyl vaccine” is about to enter human trials, designed not to cure , but to train the immune system to block fentanyl before it reaches the brain, potentially preventing overdoses. Early animal studies showed it blocked up to 98% of the drug from reaching the brain. If successful, this could add a powerful new tool in the fight against opioid deaths. Could a vaccine help end the fentanyl overdose crisis? Leave your comments below. Source:

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Vaccine trial in the Netherlands hopes to protect against fentanyl-related overdose and death.

12/12/2025

Researchers at have built a tool that scans electronic health records to flag likely undiagnosed Alzheimer’s cases, with promising results across racial and ethnic groups. It’s more sensitive than traditional methods and could help close long-standing diagnostic gaps. Source:

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Researchers at UCLA have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can use electronic health records to identify patients with undiagnosed Alzheimer's disease, addressing a critical gap in Alzheimer's care: significant underdiagnosis, particularly among underrepresented communities.

12/12/2025

A judge in Boston has blocked a provision from the 2025 “One Big Beautiful Bill” that would have stripped funding from Planned Parenthood affiliates in 22 states. The ruling protects funding for vital services, which experts warn could have been lost, putting many people’s health at risk. Share and leave your comment below. Source:

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A federal judge on Tuesday blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing in 22 states a provision of the Republican's signature tax and domestic policy bill that would deprive Planned Parenthood and local affiliates that perform abortions of Medicaid funding.

12/11/2025

One in four of us will experience disability at some point, and too often those stories go unheard. has been telling them since 1990, covering rights, resources, and real lives across . Now through Dec. 31, will match your one-time donation up to $1,000 and new monthly donations for a full year, up to $1,000 each. Your support keeps alive.

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12/11/2025

The African American Child Wellness Institute is launching a major outreach effort across to boost education and early detection in African‑descent communities, including monthly workshops, free cognitive screenings, and caregiver support to help reduce stigma and improve access to care. It’s a chance to ensure elders and families get support that respects culture and lived experience. Source:

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On Friday, November 21, 2025, listeners of Radio KFAI 90.3FM’s popular program The Conversation with Al McFarlane heard a moving discussion about memory loss, caregiving and a new state-funded effort

12/11/2025

A top official is pushing “sweeping and vague” new standards for approving vaccines, including requiring randomized trials for many shots before approval. Critics warn that this could delay or block access to life‑saving immunizations such as flu, COVID, and pneumonia vaccines, putting public‑health gains at risk. Source:

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The top vaccine regulator at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to impose vague but sweeping new standards on vaccine testing that, health experts say, would impede the development of new immunizations and likely curtail access to life-saving shots, according to a memo sent to staff on Oct...