U.S. abortions reach recent high, with record number done via medication
The increase comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to limit access to mifepristone, a key abortion drug. View original article Contributor: Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff
Month: March 2024
After years of ransomware attacks, health-care defenses still fail
The danger was obvious in 2021, when ransomware gangs struck hospitals already overwhelmed by the covid-19 pandemic. View original article Contributor: Joseph Menn
Two-thirds of Chicago kids under 6 exposed to lead in water, study estimates
The report says much housing infrastructure was built before the use of new lead pipes was banned in 1986. Lead can affect intelligence, behavior and learning, experts say. View original article Contributor: Frances Vinall
What to know about the recent measles outbreak as CDC warns of rising cases
U.S. cases of measles, which can cause symptoms like fever, coughs and rashes, are rising. The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent infection. View original article Contributor: Annabelle Timsit, Lena H. Sun, Victoria Bisset
After years of ransomware attacks, health care defenses still fail
The danger was obvious in 2021, when ransomware gangs struck hospitals already overwhelmed by the covid-19 pandemic. View original article Contributor: Joseph Menn
Two-thirds of Chicago kids under 6 exposed to lead in water, study estimates
The report says much housing infrastructure was built before the use of new lead pipes was banned in 1986. Lead can affect intelligence, behavior and learning, experts say. View original article Contributor: Frances Vinall
AstraZeneca will cap inhaler costs at $35 per month
The cost-reduction strategy follows a similar move from Boehringer Ingelheim, a rival in the medical device sector. View original article Contributor: Aaron Gregg
AstraZeneca will cap inhaler costs at $35 per month
The cost-reduction strategy follows a similar move from Boehringer Ingelheim, a rival in the medical device sector. View original article Contributor: Aaron Gregg
Are all olive oils equally healthy for you? A look at the research.
Olive oil is the main source of fat in the Mediterranean diet, and often it gets the credit for that diet’s positive effect on your heart, diabetes risk, and weight. View original article Contributor: Jennifer Cook
RHR: Tools and Technology for Better Mental Health, with Dr. Dave Rabin
In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris Kresser is joined by Dr. Dave Rabin, a pioneer in mental health technology, to discuss the revolutionary Apollo device. They delve into the science of touch, stress management, and the device’s ability to enhance well-being through non-invasive methods. The conversation covers the importance of the parasympathetic nervous … Read more