Cold vs. allergies: Which do you have? Here's how to tell the difference As the seasons change and the weather shifts, it's not uncommon to experience symptoms like sneezing, coughing and congestion. May 9, 2023 0 2
FDA experts to consider first over-the-counter birth control pill As a U.S. Food Drug Administration advisory panel prepares to weigh whether to recommend that a birth control pill be sold over the counter in this country, a coalition of advocates on Monday called attention to the safety ... May 9, 2023 0 2
Study: Adverse childhood experiences common for teens before, during COVID-19 Adverse childhood experience (ACE) exposure was common before and during the pandemic, and new ACEs were more likely among those who had multiple ACEs before or early in the pandemic, according to a study published online ... May 9, 2023 0 2
US Preventive Services Task Force recommends biennial screening mammography from 40 to 74 The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends biennial screening mammography for women ages 40 to 74 years. This recommendation forms the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online May 9. May 9, 2023 0 3
Latex allergy: What it is, causes, symptoms and treatments Having a latex allergy is no fun, but it can be a real challenge for health professionals who have to work with a wide variety of medical equipment that can contain the allergen. May 9, 2023 0 0
'Grief is not on anyone else's timeline': The varied experiences of coping with loss Kyme Holman-Williamson was always close to her older brother, Eddie. So when she learned he needed a heart transplant, she immediately prepared a room for him in her Maryland home, where she could care for him after his surgery. May 9, 2023 0 0
Food allergies: Testing, management and treatment So, you ate a banana. You've eaten bananas countless times in the past. But this time, your tongue and lips are itching and your lip is a bit puffy. May 9, 2023 0 9
Dirty air and lung cancer: Detroit study shows how your neighborhood matters Does where you live affect your risk for lung cancer? Just possibly, experts warn. May 9, 2023 0 1
Meta-analysis finds reduced cancer mortality with daily vitamin D intake Vitamin D intake could reduce cancer mortality in the population by 12 percent—provided the vitamin is taken daily. This was the result of an evaluation of 14 studies of the highest quality conducted at the German Cancer ... May 9, 2023 0 9
Lack of belief in body's ability to function through pain linked to daily pre-spine-surgery prescribed opioids According to a new Johns Hopkins Medicine study, low pain self-efficacy can predict daily pre-surgery prescribed opioid use among patients seeking elective spine surgery. May 9, 2023 0 16
