Even though it’s a natural part of a woman’s reproductive lifespan, menopause can be a lightning rod for emotional reactions. Some women are thrilled to have their periods come to an end, along with the risk of having an unplanned pregnancy. Others dread the prospect of hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and other unpleasant … Read more
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is President Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which has traditionally been the largest funder of biomedical research in the world. On March 5, the Stanford University professor of health policy will face questions from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee as he attempts to get … Read more
March 5 (UPI) — Federal health officials are monitoring the outbreak of a deadly and mysterious disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
President Donald Trump’s nominee to direct the National Institutes of Health pledges to restore public trust in science and medicine at a Senate panel Wednesday. View original article Contributor: Mark Johnson
The Justice Department dropped a Biden-era lawsuit that sought to require hospitals receiving government funds to offer abortions to women in medical emergencies. View original article Contributor: Praveena Somasundaram
Q: My daughter is 14 and just injured her left knee playing soccer. She felt a pop and had severe pain. We obtained an MRI and the orthopedic surgeon said … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Folks facing surgery on a Friday may want to consider rescheduling if they can based on findings from a new study. People who undergo surgery just before the weekend have … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Over-the-counter drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen might help protect against dementia, a new study suggests. These NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) might help protect the brain by quelling inflammation that contributes … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
March 5 (UPI) — A relatively sedate Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing for National Institutes of Health Director-nominee Dr. Jay Bhattacharya revealed his five goals to … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
Seniors battling insomnia are best off picking up some dumbbells or doing some push-ups, a new evidence review suggests. Resistance exercise, activities that make muscles work against an external force, … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor: