Supreme Court dismisses Idaho abortion challenge, allowing doctors to perform emergency abortions
On Thursday, The Supreme Court ruled that doctors are allowed to provide emergency abortions to stabilize a patient’s health and
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CDC Updates RSV Vaccination Recommendation for Adults
Today, CDC updated its recommendation for the use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines in people ages 60 and older.
Read moreThe hidden key to healthy aging that we don’t tell women about: financial security
“Look, we’re all aging,” Maddy Dychtwald tells me. “That’s a process that starts in the womb, and goes all the
Read more“We’re flying blind”: CDC has 1M bird flu tests ready, but experts see repeat of COVID missteps
It’s been nearly three months since the U.S. government announced an outbreak of the bird flu virus on dairy farms.
Read moreRaw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits
Despite an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows, the popularity of raw milk has only risen. Advocates claim
Read moreCharring makes food taste amazing. But is it safe?
I love crisped, charred foods. From crispy, cheesy topped dips to uber-crisp chicken cutlets to pasta dishes that have been browned in
Read moreWhy contraception remains a battlefront in the war on reproductive rights
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade nearly two years ago, there has been a chorus of people
Read moreCDC Warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to bearded dragons
###U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are curable or preventable, chronic or
Read moreChallenge to abortion drug rejected by U.S. Supreme Court
On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected a challenged restricting access to mifepristone, the first drug used in a medication abortion.
Read moreXylitol, a common sugar substitute, found to be associate with “cardiovascular risk,” per new study
According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers found that xylitol, an incredibly popular and commonly used sugar
Read more“Gut punch”: Texas Supreme Court says “life-saving exception” is clear enough. Plaintiffs disagree
Over the last week, 31-year-old Taylor Edwards has had a lot to process emotionally. Since becoming a plaintiff in Zurawski
Read moreCDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers
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Read moreWhen libido is a burden, some men turn to unproven treatments
After the stress of a recent divorce waned and Ryan settled into a new routine, he noticed a huge spike
Read moreCDC Confirms Second Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Michigan; Third Case Tied to Dairy Outbreak
May 30, 2024 – A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified
Read moreClues from bird flu’s ground zero on dairy farms in the Texas Panhandle
In early February, dairy farmers in the Texas Panhandle began to notice sick cattle. The buzz soon reached Darren Turley,
Read moreNeglected tropical diseases threaten to become the next pandemic. We must prepare for them now
In March, Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency over an alarming outbreak of dengue fever. Local officials have confirmed
Read moreCDC Reports Second Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak
May 22, 2024 – A human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection in the
Read moreCDC warns of Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry flocks
###U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are curable or preventable, chronic or
Read moreReadout of CDC Call with State Public Health Partners on H5N1 Influenza Monitoring
May 21, 2024 – Today, in a meeting with public health partners, CDC Principal Deputy Director Nirav D. Shah laid
Read moreGen X feels left in the dark with menopause due to a lack of research and support
At age 44, Marni Penning felt extremely off. Some days, she felt as if a weight was sitting on her
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