California Fires Illuminate Trauma and Resilience
The chaos and evacuations prompted by wind-fueled wildfire in Sonoma County pose special challenges for people in need of ongoing medical treatment. Kaiser Health News …read more
What to know about Ben Wa balls
Ben Wa balls are small, weighted balls that a person can insert into their vagina. Makers claim that they can help with Kegel exercises and boost sexual stimulation, but no research supports this. Learn more here. …read more
Biased Algorithms Affect Healthcare for Millions
‘[A] widely used algorithm, typical of this industry-wide approach and affecting millions of patients, exhibits significant racial bias,’ authors say. Medscape Medical Ethics …read more
Stillbirths Up, Infant Deaths Down, in Years After 39-Week Rule
Stillbirths increased but infant mortality decreased after implementation of the 39-week rule, researchers found. They stress, however, that the results should be interpreted with caution. Medscape Medical News …read more
Bulimia Tied to Increased CVD, Early Death Risk
Women hospitalized with bulimia have at least four times the risk of myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, and other cardiovascular diseases, as well as early death. Medscape Medical News …read more
Natural treatments and diet for fibroids
Natural treatments may help relieve the symptoms of uterine fibroids, though there is little research that they are effective. In this article, we discuss the evidence behind diets, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes for fibroids. …read more
What causes breast itchiness without a rash?
There are many common causes of itchy breasts without a rash, including allergens and growth. This article looks at the causes and how to treat them. …read more
Can diet help with candida infections?
The candida diet involves avoiding foods that may promote the growth of Candida yeast in the body, such as sugars, gluten, and some dairy products. In this article, we look at how to follow this diet and whether it is effective. …read more
Enemy Within Intensifying Rural Clinician Shortages?
Clinicians may be leaving rural underserved areas because of targeted harassment and discrimination from colleagues, according to a small interview-based study. Medscape Medical News …read more
Mobile Health Clinic Brings Contraception to Texas’ Rio Grande Valley
Long-acting reversible contraception is strikingly effective, yet only 11 percent of women nationwide make use of it. Undark …read more