As we approach winter, it’s time for people at risk to be booked in for their free flu jab. If you’re eligible, you need to know why it matters that you take up the offer. Flu is far more than just a bad cold. For those susceptible, it can increase the risk of developing serious … Read more
Carin Luna-Ostaseski still recalls the shock of discovering her periods had become monsoons. Short monsoons, she clarifies—her cycle went from lasting a week to two to three days—but still monsoons. She realized she was going through at least one tampon every hour. Then, more confusion: Earlier this year, partway through a flight, she became convinced … Read more
The researchers note that cardiovascular health can vary widely between subgroups of Asian Americans, but the way data is reported can mask these differences. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore
Alternative health clinic hosts ‘farmers market style’ grand opening shorelinemedia.net >View original article Contributor:
Technology is changing the world faster than ever—but medicine still doesn’t move quickly enough when it comes to adopting innovations that prevent harm and make patients safer. When the Institute of Medicine in 1999 released a landmark report on just how common medical errors were, patient safety jumped onto the radars of hospitals across the … Read more
New Functional Medicine Practice focuses on root cause of health issues Emporia Gazette >View original article Contributor:
The numbers are hard to ignore. Around the world, 148 million children experience stunted growth, 45 million suffer from wasting, and nearly half of all children who die every year die from malnutrition. “Even for kids who survive [malnutrition], their ability to be physically and mentally at their full potential is such a big thing … Read more
Consumers with a prescription will be able to order online starting next year. View original article Contributor: Sabrina Malhi
We spoke with the Ohio Republican about key health bills, lessons from the pandemic, and the future of GOP health leadership. View original article Contributor: McKenzie Beard
The GOP vice-presidential nominee’s proposal to overhaul the Affordable Care Act’s insurance markets could mean higher costs for sicker patients. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond, Meryl Kornfield