WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 -- Molly E. came down with COVID last February when she was 36 weeks pregnant. “My symptoms were mild, and after speaking to my obstetrician, I felt reassured to hear that if anything, my baby would maybe have some...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 -- U.S. officials said Wednesday that they plan to strengthen existing privacy rules to prevent the sharing of private legal reproductive health care information for use in investigations and prosecutions against patients...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 -- While the immediate goal of bariatric surgery is to help obese patients shed significant weight, new research shows it may also reduce diabetes complications, including nerve damage. Investigators followed 127...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to put the pedal to the metal in America’s transition to clean electric vehicles. The EPA today announced proposed federal emissions standards aimed at accelerating the...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 -- U.S. officials are intensifying efforts to crack down on illicit use of the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine, which can cause painful and deadly side effects in humans. The drug, when mixed with the opioid fentanyl, has...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 -- Pregnancy rates in the United States suffered a steep decline during the last decade, new government data shows. The overall U.S. pregnancy rate fell by 12% between 2010 and 2019, according to figures released Wednesday...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 -- Getting care in the United States for lingering COVID-19 symptoms can be challenging, affecting long-term health and ability to work, a new study finds. Adults with so-called long COVID have had greater challenges with...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- High blood pressure – sometimes referred to as "the silent killer" because it can do serious heart and brain damage before symptoms appear – is common in adults. But what about...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 -- The United States is in the middle of an opioid crisis, yet new research shows that only about 7% of Americans on Medicaid who have opioid use disorder receive residential treatment. This means that many people who could...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 -- Be forewarned: High blood pressure in your 30s may lead to poorer brain health in your 70s. A new study suggests that treating the condition in young and middle-aged adults may help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 – The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed limiting the use of a chemical used to clean medical equipment in sterilizing plants because it also raises cancer risks for workers. The agency plans to slash...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 -- Mosquitoes appear to be affected by artificial light at night, but whether that’s a good or bad thing is an open question. New research finds that urban light pollution may disrupt the winter dormancy period of the...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 -- Spring brings with it the joy of baseball, but too much of a good thing can lead to elbow injuries in young pitchers. An expert from UT Southwestern in Dallas offers some tips for youth baseball players, their parents...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 -- Despite the proven safety and effectiveness of COVID and flu vaccines during pregnancy, many young women are still doubtful, a new survey shows. Compared with older women and adult men, the poll found higher percentages...
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 -- Financial stress and work lost to cancer treatment affects patients and their partners alike. Partners also experienced pain, fatigue and sleep issues owing to these fiscal worries, a new study found. “We know that...