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CDC Staff Tell Journalist They Felt Targeted Even Before Atlanta Campus Shooting
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees’ reaction to a deadly shooting at the agency’s Atlanta...
Anti-inflammatory Ginger Turmeric Immunity Shots
When the seasons change, or when I’ve been around a lot of the sniffles, I like to make a big batch of elderberry syrup....
Is Too Much Protein Bad for Your Kidneys?
Key Takeaways
High-protein diets are generally considered safe for healthy people and are not shown to cause kidney damage, according to current evidence (1).
The concern...
‘Dead Zones’ Where Internet and Health Care Lag
Congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump’s administration are taking aim at a $42 billion infrastructure program launched in 2021 to bring high-speed internet to...
Ragin’ Cajun Seasoning Recipe
Part of my mom’s family is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Whenever I visited there I’ve loved the flavors of Cajun cooking. Especially the...
Following a Low-Carb Diet? Here’s a Dietitian’s Grocery Shopping List
As a dietitian, having a low-carb grocery list is my top tip for anyone looking to cut back on carbohydrates. And there are some...
CDC Firings Fray Lifelines to Local Health Departments
The U.S. public health system has long been under strain, stymied by declines in funding as well as employees. And so state and local...