FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- An increasing number of young men and women have decided they never want parenthood in the wake of the Dobbs decision revoking the constitutional right to an abortion, a new study finds. The number of young adults opting...
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- Nearly a quarter of Americans who lost their pandemic-era Medicaid coverage say they're now without any health insurance, a new survey finds. More than half (54%) of these currently uninsured adults cited cost as the...
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- More than 100 measles cases have already been reported in the United States this year, a significant increase over previous years that threatens the country's attempts to eliminate the illness, federal health officials...
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- COVID-19 lockdowns prompted countless American seniors to become socially isolated.Now, new research finds that many have still not fully rejoined society.More than half of older adults still spend more time at home and...
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- Folks with a suspicious-looking mole or questionable skin lesion often have to endure a scalpel or shaver so their doctor can cut off a sample to send in for biopsy.But a new, noninvasive “virtual biopsy” might soon...
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- Cancer-linked 'forever chemicals' made news this week, with the Biden Administration vowing to cut levels in the nation's tap water.New research finds that the chemicals, known as PFAS, can also contaminate the seafood...
FRIDAY, April 12, 2025 -- Young women who find a lump or other potential signs of breast cancer often delay for weeks before finally seeing a doctor, a new study shows.On average, young women waited two weeks before seeing a doctor about troubling...
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- It's long been documented that women have a slimmer chance of surviving heart bypass surgery compared to men, and researchers believe that they now know why.Women tend to be more vulnerable to blood loss during surgery --...
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- Women who undergo regular Pap smears are no doubt familiar with the possibility of "precancerous" cells being detected. These cells -- called cervical intraepithelial neoplasias (CINs) -- can progress to full-blown...
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness on a person’s face.It commonly appears as a tendency to blush or flush more easily, but also can cause more serious symptoms like:Swollen skin.Skin that stings,...
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- Standardized tests put a lot of pressure on teenagers who want to secure their future and make their parents and teachers proud.This stress can lead to symptoms like stomach aches, sleep problems, irritability and...
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- Women who undergo regular Pap smears are no doubt familiar with the possibility of "precancerous" cells being detected. These cells -- called cervical intraepithelial neoplasias (CINs) -- can progress to full-blown...