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Famous South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun was found dead at 48 in his car on Wednesday morning, local time. Known for his work in the movie Parasite and Apple + show Doctor Brain, Lee had been under investigation by the police due to allegations of drug use. According to South Korean news outlet Yonhap, Lee's wife
Too many Missourians struggle with chronic health conditions and some are looking more closely at their diets to control or even prevent them. Supporters of the "Food is Medicine" movement believe it's time to shift healthcare thinking to include good nutrition as a way to drive better health outcomes. Emily Brown, CEO of Free From Market, a nutrition-based grocery and educational resource, said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services can help states like Missouri apply for what's known as a Section 1115 waiver to permit Medicaid and Medicare to cover the costs of he...
Higher food costs are a concern for many Oregonians, but one local health expert said people can still manage to eat healthy. Chelsea Warren, health coach manager for Providence Health Plan and an American Heart Association volunteer, said a healthy diet is balanced, with plenty of fruits and vegetables, some whole grain products and high fiber proteins. However, those foods might feel too expensive at the moment. ...
The term "food deserts" is used a lot in the fight against hunger, but groups calling attention to the shortage of oral health care professionals say there are "dental deserts" too, and they hope suggested solutions gain momentum. The Kaiser Family Foundation said the U.S. needs to add nearly 12,000 dentists to close gaps in shortage areas. ...
The federal government is strengthening rules aimed at protecting miners from silica dust exposure, the toxic dust driving the resurgence of black lung disease. The proposed rule would require mine operators to limit miners' exposure to respirable crystalline silica at or below 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air for a full eight-hour shift exposure. Courtney Rhoades Mullins, black lung organizer, Appalachian Citizens Law Center black lung organizer, explained miners inhale silica dust cutting into rock, and added day after day of exposure leaves many workers with costly health problems suc...