Beware: Doctors question aspirin a day to prevent heart disease
Read full article: Beware: Doctors question aspirin a day to prevent heart diseaseHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and for years, doctors recommended older adults take a daily aspirin as a preventative measure. But now medical guidelines have changed on daily aspirin use.
Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this year
Read full article: Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this yearOfficials say Pakistan has detected one more polio case in the restive northwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the country’s tally of the infectious disease to 50 cases this year.
What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
Read full article: What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans peopleVigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past year.
Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion 'gag rule' governing US aid
Read full article: Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion 'gag rule' governing US aidWomen's health advocates in Africa are worried that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will again invoke the so-called global gag rule, a policy that cuts off U.S. government funding for groups that offer abortion-related services.
What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Read full article: What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead Medicare and MedicaidMehmet Oz, a celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host and lifestyle guru, is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the massive federal health care bureaucracy that covers more than a third of Americans.
Navigating prostate cancer: Why a second opinion is crucial for treatment decisions
Read full article: Navigating prostate cancer: Why a second opinion is crucial for treatment decisionsNot only does a prostate cancer diagnosis bring uncertainty about the future, but it also presents the challenging task of deciding on the best treatment approach.
The World Food Prize Foundation announces changes to expand international reach
Read full article: The World Food Prize Foundation announces changes to expand international reachAn Iowa-based group that strives to alleviate world hunger is announcing a leadership change as it works to expand its international focus.
Germs gone wild! ‘Tis the season of sickness
Read full article: Germs gone wild! ‘Tis the season of sickness‘Tis the season for sniffles, sneezes and much, much worse. But is there anything you can do to protect yourself from the cold, flu and COVID? Some studies suggest COVID may be twice as infectious as the flu.
Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy
Read full article: Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancyA judge has struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to end pregnancy.
Health workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths
Read full article: Health workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deathsDoctors, nurses and an ambulance driver are among health care workers on trial accused of causing at least 10 infant deaths linked to a scheme to defraud Turkey's social security system.
Recognizing the hidden dangers of weight loss drugs
Read full article: Recognizing the hidden dangers of weight loss drugsA recent poll found that about 15.5 million Americans have used injectable diabetes medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight. While these drugs are becoming wildly popular, they can cause risks that you should know about.
A Croatian corruption investigation snares the health minister and several others
Read full article: A Croatian corruption investigation snares the health minister and several othersCroatia’s health minister and several others were detained on Friday on suspicion of corruption as part of an investigation launched by the European prosecutor’s office.
Navy didn't understand well-documented risks posed by Hawaii fuel tanks, watchdog says
Read full article: Navy didn't understand well-documented risks posed by Hawaii fuel tanks, watchdog saysA U.S. military watchdog says Navy officials lacked sufficient understanding of the risks of maintaining massive fuel storage tanks on top of a drinking water well at Pearl Harbor where spilled jet fuel poisoned more than 6,000 people.
How to know if Ozempic is right for you
Read full article: How to know if Ozempic is right for youAbout 1 in 8 U.S. adults have taken Ozempic or similar medications used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity. While these drugs are exploding in popularity, they do come with some risks and aren’t for everyone.
The biggest culprit of Thanksgiving food poisoning is the turkey: Here’s how you can make sure it’s safe
Read full article: The biggest culprit of Thanksgiving food poisoning is the turkey: Here’s how you can make sure it’s safeFood-borne diseases cause roughly 1 in 6 Americans to get sick each year, and on Thanksgiving, the biggest culprit for food poisoning comes from the turkey.
#FluVaxJax: How to get a voucher for a free flu shot if you don't have health insurance
Read full article: #FluVaxJax: How to get a voucher for a free flu shot if you don't have health insuranceCost should not be the reason you don’t get vaccinated against the flu this year. Those without health insurance can get a voucher for a free shot.
Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
Read full article: Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equalityDemocratic lawmakers who wield control of the Virginia Legislature are hoping to make good on promises made on the campaign trail, including becoming the first Southern state to expand constitutional protections for abortion access.
Bill on school bathroom use by transgender students clears Ohio Legislature, heads to governor
Read full article: Bill on school bathroom use by transgender students clears Ohio Legislature, heads to governorThe Republican-led Ohio Senate has approved a bill banning transgender students from using bathrooms that fit their gender identities.
Birth control and abortion pill requests have surged since Trump won the election
Read full article: Birth control and abortion pill requests have surged since Trump won the electionDoctors say requests for permanent sterilizations and long-term birth control like IUDs have surged across the nation since Donald Trump was elected president last week.
Toddlers and TV: Making screentime matter for children concerned about climate change
Read full article: Toddlers and TV: Making screentime matter for children concerned about climate changeIn a recent survey by Child Trends, 54% of children are fearful about what climate change will mean for their future.
Elder abuse pandemic: Golden years gone wrong
Read full article: Elder abuse pandemic: Golden years gone wrongAs our society ages, so too does the prevalence of a disturbing trend: elder abuse. Physical, sexual, financial, mental, and emotional abuse leaves countless seniors vulnerable and traumatized.