Health
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VIDEO: NH Autism Expert Weighs In On JFK Jr.
Donald Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked massive backlash after making profoundly damaging and incorrect blanket statements about individuals with autism last week, so we spoke with one of New Hampshire’s top autism advocates to get set the record straight.
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VIDEO: Goodlander on Biggest Cuts To Medicaid in US History!
NH Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander this week joined community healthcare providers from across New Hampshire to raise alarms about sharp cuts to medicaid being made at both the state and federal level, and how those cuts could unravel healthcare for thousands of Granite Staters. @granitepost NH Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander this week joined community healthcare providers from…
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Struggling with your mental health after surviving a disaster? Here’s how to look after yourself
There’s the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. Here’s what you can do in the aftermath.
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Dartmouth Health ditches policy requiring COVID vaccination for kidney transplants
Dartmouth Health will no longer require patients undergoing kidney transplants to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the attorney general’s office. The move comes after Attorney General Formella urged Dartmouth to change its policy following a complaint made to the NH Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau. “After reviewing the matter and engaging with Dartmouth Health, we…
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Medical debt will no longer appear on credit reports for all Americans
This new rule will erase an estimated $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency estimates that the new federal rule could help boost consumer credit scores by an average of 20 points.
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Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media, alarming doctors
Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.
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Why people are so concerned about Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead US public health
Trump’s pick for health secretary wants to increase access to raw milk, remove fluoride from drinking water, and has said that vaccines cause autism and that WiFi causes cancer.
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Op-ed: With Lyme Disease on the Rise, NH Needs to Protect Their Forests and Biodiversity
Lyme disease is a dangerous yet alarmingly common phenomenon infecting nearly half a million Americans each year. These infections are particularly prevalent in New England and New Hampshire specifically. The Granite State has experienced the third-highest increase in Lyme disease cases nationally, behind Maine and Vermont. A major factor contributing to this increase in cases…
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VIDEO: 4 Ways To Beat Election Fatigue
Feeling election season stress? Election fatigue is common after a long election season like we’ve had this year. Here are some quick ways to cope: 1. Unplug: Take breaks from news and social media to reset. Try a walk, a hobby, or anything offline. 2. Keep a Routine: Consistent sleep and mealtimes can help you…
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Election fatigue? Here’s how to recharge your mental health
We talked to an expert about the rise in anxiety during the 2024 election season, and what to do about it.
