Fentanyl Use in Pregnancy: Risks and Birth Defects
The use of illicit fentanyl during pregnancy has been linked to a concerning increase in babies born with severe birth defects that affect their growth and development. Recent research has identified a condition known...
Prevent Overuse of Tongue-Tie Surgeries in Children: Pediatricians’ Warning
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued a warning regarding the overuse of tongue-tie surgeries in children, particularly for breastfeeding problems. The report stated that the majority of breastfeeding issues are not caused by...
Florida Transgender Health Care Ban Ruled Discriminatory by Federal Judge
A federal judge in Florida has made a ruling that the state's ban on transgender health care is discriminatory towards state employees and goes against their civil rights. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker...
Boar’s Head Deli Meat Recall: Listeria Outbreak Updates & Information
A deadly food poisoning outbreak has resulted in the recall of over 7 million pounds of popular Boar’s Head deli meats produced at a plant in Virginia. The outbreak of the bacteria listeria began...
Improving Access to HIV Treatment: A Guide from NIH MedlinePlus
HIV treatment has seen significant advancements since the 1980s epidemic, allowing individuals living with HIV to lead long and healthy lives with the appropriate care. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the primary treatment for HIV,...
Uncovering the Impact of the Coronavirus Lab Leak Hypothesis
The Covid-19 pandemic that originated in Wuhan, China in late 2019 has sparked heated debates about its origins. While the zoonosis hypothesis suggests that the virus naturally transmitted from animals to humans in a...
Illegal Online Pharmacies Selling Weight Loss Drugs: Study Results
Consumers looking to purchase weight loss drugs online without a prescription may be at risk of scams or receiving unsafe products, according to a recent study. The study found that approximately 42% of online...
Listening to the Patient: A Vital Prescription for Physicians
Dr. Dean-David Schillinger, a primary care physician at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, recently released a memoir titled "Telltale Hearts" that emphasizes the importance of listening to patients' stories. In his...
The Dangers of Using Weight Loss Drugs Without a Prescription
In light of the ongoing shortages of obesity and diabetes medications known as GLP-1s, many patients have turned to various sources for these drugs, including illegal online pharmacies that sell non-branded versions without a...
Access to Affordable Birth Control in Certain States is Declining
A renewed focus on ensuring access to affordable birth control is not helping women in states with strict abortion laws. In places like Tuscaloosa, Alabama, clinics like WAWC Healthcare are struggling to provide low-cost...
Managing High Cholesterol in Children and Teens
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in all cells of the body, and it can cause health issues if levels are too high. High cholesterol in children and teens can increase the risk of...
American Prisoners Gershkovich and Whelan Could Experience Trauma, Mental Health Experts Warn
Thursday's release of American prisoners from Russia was a moment of celebration and relief. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, American veteran Paul Whelan, and Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva were among those released in...
