Cart is empty Any Iowa hospital or clinic seeking Medicaid payment for providing an abortion would need approval from the state’s most prominent abortion opponent: Gov. Kim Reynolds.
FDA approves Voquezna for erosive esophagitis, GERD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Phathom Pharmaceuticals’ Voquezna (vonoprazan), a novel potassium-competitive acid blocker, as a new treatment for adults for with all grades of erosive esophagitis or erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Do pets make you happier? Study shows they did not during the pandemic
There is a general understanding that pets have a positive impact on one’s well-being. A new study by Michigan State University found that although pet owners reported pets improving their lives, there was not a reliable association between pet ownership and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mathematicians ‘thread the needle’ to improve IVF success rates
Mathematicians are using their expertise to improve IVF success rates, according to a new study.
Now Zindaba Soko dragged to court for forgery
By LUCY PHIRI
FORMER Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) Chief Executive Officer Zindaba Soko and two others have been dragged to court in relation to forgery offences.
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Stacking your exercise over the weekend as effective as spreading activity out
Researchers have found that condensing exercise into a few days is as effective as spreading activity out across a week. Dr. Wes Troyer, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, explains how people who stack their workouts can avoid common injuries and reap the benefits of their activity.
Presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting
The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 20 to 25 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and attracted participants from around the world, including gastroenterology and digestive disease specialists and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on clinical updates in gastroenterology and hepatology as well as the latest advances in digestive health and gastrointestinal disorders.
New research reveals an advanced form of meditation impacts the brain and is linked to aspects of well-being
Using advanced brain scanning technology, a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham (MGB), have revealed insights into what happens in the brain during an advanced form of meditation called jhana.
E-cigarette use common among young adults
Electronic cigarette use remains common among U.S. adults, with highest prevalence among those aged 18 to 24 years, according to a study published online Nov. 3 in JAMA Network Open.
Nonsurgical treatment for uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are the leading cause of women undergoing hysterectomies, leaving them unable to bear children. Fibroids often are diagnosed in women between 20 and 40. They can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pain and infertility.