Cart is empty The Supreme Court’s action Friday regarding a key drug used in medication abortions may leave many women wondering: What does this mean for me?
Too much insulin can be as dangerous as too little
Just over a century has passed since the discovery of insulin, a time period during which the therapeutic powers of the hormone have broadened and refined. Insulin is an essential treatment for type 1 diabetes and often for type 2 diabetes, as well. Roughly 8.4 million Americans use insulin, according to the American Diabetes Association.
US roadway deaths marked small decline in 2022
Traffic deaths are down on U.S. roadways, but the small drop pales in comparison to the surging rate of recent years.
Eating disorders are rising: California bill would require schools to address body shaming
As a teenager with dreams of becoming a professional dancer, Katie Kilbourn often found herself comparing her body to the ones she saw on stage. By age 16, she started engaging in disordered eating behaviors—initially restricting the food she consumed and later purging.
Narcan’s over-the-counter price will still put it out of reach for many, experts say
The life-saving drug “Narcan” is expected to be available over-the-counter later this year, but its price tag is expected to put it out of reach for many below the poverty line.
Examining three types of head and neck cancers
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body.
Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program
For adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, most reported adverse events following BNT162b2 vaccination are mild and self-limited, according to a study published online April 21 in Pediatrics.
Smartphone videos of the sit-to-stand test predict osteoarthritis and health outcomes in a nationwide study
Musculoskeletal conditions—which encompass impairments of the joints, bones, or muscles—affect more than 1.5 billion people around the world. Like most health problems, catching these issues early could potentially prevent serious disorders, but few quantitative and objective tests to assess musculoskeletal health are available.
Concerns remain as COVID-19 pandemic weighs on Hispanic people in US
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Hispanic population faced disproportionately high case numbers. As the coronavirus crisis enters its fourth year, and with some federal resources set to expire soon, concerns remain about the continuing impact of COVID-19 on Latino people.
Outcomes examined for cancer patients with psychiatric disorder receiving RT
Cancer patients referred for radiotherapy with a psychiatric disorder (PD) receive similar radiotherapy schedules as those without PD but have worse overall survival, according to a study published in the May issue of Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology.