Health News

Abortion pills for early pregnancy can be dispensed at pharmacies, FDA says
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 1:20 am
Those seeking to terminate an early pregnancy will be able to obtain abortion pills at certain pharmacies and through the ...
usatoday.com

As outdoor preschools gain traction after COVID-19 pandemic, states work to unlock funding
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 12:53 am
In 2017, 275 nature preschools operated in the U.S. By 2020, they more than doubled and they've continued to grow in popularity ...
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Alabama state troopers investigated 14 traffic deaths over Christmas, New Year's
Wed, Jan 4th 2023 at 12:07 am
The extended holiday travel period began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, and ended at midnight Sunday, Jan. 1.
al.com

What is HPV-type throat cancer, and how can it be prevented?
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 10:51 pm
Tennis champ Martina Navratilova's diagnosis of throat cancer is related to HPV. Here are answers to some common questions about ...
washingtonpost.com

Hundreds of Howard Brown Health workers strike amid layoffs
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 10:33 pm
The health center specializes in treating LGBTQ patients throughout the city. The workers plan to strike through Thursday.
chicagotribune.com

Biggest Medicare Changes for 2023
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 10:29 pm
From a cap on insulin copays, to vaccines, lower premiums and more, there are big changes coming to Medicare in 2023. ...
aarp.org

Cannabis screening urged before surgeries requiring anesthesia
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 10:07 pm
Worried about Americans' rising use of cannabis, which may interfere with pain control, a medical group issued new guidance that ...
upi.com

Gabapentin and Opioids; Alzheimer's Drug Decision Nears; Neurology Education in 2035
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 8:48 pm
What emerging Alzheimer's therapies are researchers most optimistic about? Four University of California San Francisco experts weigh in. (UCSF News) ...
medpagetoday.com

Why the CDC is inviting travelers from China to swab their noses at LAX
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 8:37 pm
The CDC has a new plan to get a jump on new coronavirus variants asking LAX passengers arriving from overseas ...
latimes.com

COVID drug Paxlovid was hailed as a game-changer. What happened?
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 8:32 pm
Insufficient investment and fears about rebound and side effects are driving down use of a lifesaving antiviral.
nature.com

N.J. hospital diverting patients days after cybersecurity issue
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 8:05 pm
CentraState Medical Center was diverting patients from its emergency room on Tuesday, days after the Freehold hospital had halted new ...
nj.com

The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region helps Harford County 'Angel' move to a new home
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 8:00 pm
Just days before Christmas, a Harford County woman who has been a part of The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region since ...
baltimoresun.com

Abortion Restrictions Can Be Devastating for People's Mental Health, Study Suggests
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 7:39 pm
CW: suicide In the aftermath of Roe v. Wades reversal, a new JAMA study is shedding light on the potentially ...
news.yahoo.com

Experts sceptical that China travel curbs will be effective
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 7:23 pm
International measures on travellers from China will likely have little effect on containing Covid, health experts said Tuesday, pointing to ...
msn.com

The Best Baby Thermometers, According To Pediatricians And Parents
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 7:10 pm
The best baby thermometers bring peace of mind when your newborn is sick. See the top picks among experts for ...
forbes.com

UMMC sports cardiologist describes possible cause of cardiac arrest to Bills' player during football game
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 6:50 pm
A scary incident on national television on Monday put sports safety at the forefront of discussions. Buffalo Bills safety Damar ...
cbsnews.com

Jasper Therapeutics' stock jumps over 500% after positive drug trial
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 6:50 pm
The company that saw a 500% stock increase in one day was operating under a threat of being de-listed by Nasdaq.
bizjournals.com

Fans donate millions to Damar Hamlin fundraiser after on-field collapse
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 6:43 pm
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, 24, saw a surge of support for his 2020 toy drive initiative on GoFundMe after his on-field ...
abcnews.go.com

Damar Hamlin remains in the ICU. Here's what we know about the Buffalo Bills player's condition.
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 6:36 pm
The Buffalo Bills safety is in critical condition after collapsing on the field during the team's Monday night game against ...
cbsnews.com

Here Are the 'Best Diets' of 2023
Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 at 6:35 pm
For those with a New Year's resolution aimed at health and nutrition, there are certain food regimens that may be ...
medpagetoday.com