Georgia abortion bill: Gov. Brian Kemp signs controversial law as the ACLU vows a court challenge
Currently in Georgia, women are allowed to undergo abortion procedures up to their 20th week of pregnancy. Starting on January…
Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, doesn’t cause cancer says EPA
“EPA continues to find that there are no risks to public health when glyphosate is used in accordance with its…
Third US jury finds Roundup weed killer caused cancer, awarding couple $2 billion
In a bombshell verdict, a couple in California have been awarded more than $2 billion in punitive damages in their…
Jury returns $2 billion verdict against Monsanto for couple with cancer
The verdict in Oakland includes more than $55 million in compensatory damages to the couple and $2 billion in punitive…
Medicaid work rules likely to penalize chronically ill: study
(Reuters Health) – States that require adults on Medicaid to work a set number of hours to get benefits may…
Many U.S. allergists now prescribe tablets instead of shots
(Reuters Health) – Almost three in four U.S. allergy specialists are prescribing tablets to ease symptoms caused by pollen, ragweed…
NFL concussion fund pays out $485M, but legal fights resume
The NFL concussion fund has paid out nearly $500 million in its first two years, but some players’ lawyers say…
U.S. government website for comparing doctors lacks data on most MDs
(Reuters Health) – Physician Compare, a U.S. website created to help patients find high-quality doctors, is missing so much information…
Church of Scientology cruise ship may leave measles quarantine
The chief medical officer of St. Lucia said on Thursday that the ship would likely leave Port Castries where it…
Former White House chief of staff joins unaccompanied migrant children shelter board
Former White House chief of staff John Kelly has joined the board of directors for a company that operates shelters…
Here’s why cruise ships are the ideal incubators for measles and other diseases
The quarantine at the Freewinds might be unique but scores of travelers have gotten sick when sailing at sea in…
Newly adopted children need specialized health exams
(Reuters Health) – Children who are adopted, whether domestically or internationally, have unique healthcare needs that should be assessed as…
Few at risk for opioid overdose get potentially life-saving naloxone
(Reuters Health) – A tiny percentage of people at high risk for opioid overdose are getting prescriptions for naloxone, a…
Patients’ drug costs surge for some neurologic conditions
(Reuters Health) – Many patients with neurologic disorders like multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease have seen steep increases in…
Medication use drops when local drugstores close
(Reuters Health) – People are less likely to take their heart medicine when their local pharmacies close, and the drop-off…
Congo registers record of 27 new Ebola cases in one day
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo registered a one-day record of 27 new confirmed Ebola…
Kids’ cavities probably not caused by bad genes
(Reuters Health) – Environmental factors appear to play a bigger role than genetics in shaping children’s risk for cavities, a…
Parents bring newborns to ER for many non-urgent reasons
(Reuters Health) – One of the hardest things about being a new parent is figuring out when babies are so…
Elizabeth Warren Lays Out Plan To Combat Black Maternal Mortality
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called out the problem of the disproportionately high rate of maternal mortality for black women in…
CDC confirms case of blood-sucking ‘kissing bug’ confirmed in Delaware
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a 2018 case in which a blood-sucking insect known as a…
Medicare offers to partially raise payment for cancer CAR-Ts
(Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will slightly increase coverage for expensive CAR-T cell therapies administered…
New York outbreaks drive US measles count up to 626
Outbreaks in New York state continue to drive up the number of U.S. measles cases, which are approaching levels not…
Higher state minimum wage tied to lower suicide rates
(Reuters Health) – Suicide rates grow more slowly in states that increase their minimum wage, according to a U.S. study…
‘Patient zero’ of Michigan measles outbreak thought he was immune because he had it before: Doctor
The man who is believed to have brought the ongoing measles outbreak to Michigan thought he was immune to the…
Most diabetes apps lack real-time advice on blood sugar management
(Reuters Health) – Hundreds of smartphone apps promise to make managing diabetes easier, but very few offer real-time guidance on…
In some states, sexting could land teens in jail for a long time
(Reuters Health) – Sexting – the texting of sexual images – is increasingly common among teens, but in nearly half…
New ‘added sugars’ labeling could save money and improve health
(Reuters Health) – The Food and Drug Administration’s new mandatory rules requiring labels on all packaged foods and drinks to…
Financial scam victims have higher risk of Alzheimer’s
(Reuters Health) – Older adults who are victims of financial scams may be more likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s…
Raising an intersex child: ‘This is your body. … There’s nothing to be ashamed of’
The doctors in the Ontario hospital were silent. Eric knew that the situation was more serious than a mixup. “I…
Teen cigarette smoking declining more slowly in rural U.S.
(Reuters Health) – The odds of smoking for U.S. adolescents are 50 percent higher in rural areas than in urban…
Marijuana may improve women’s enjoyment of sex
(Reuters Health) – About one-third of U.S. women have used marijuana before sex, a small study suggests, and those who…
Bernie Sanders puts focus on healthcare with Medicare for All bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders unveiled the latest version of his ambitious “Medicare-for-All” plan on Wednesday, moving the…
Up to 1 in 13 boys in U.S. have sex before adolescence
While it’s possible that as many as one in 13 boys in the U.S. have sex before reaching their teens,…
Workplace yoga can indeed lower employee stress
People who get to do yoga at work may be less stressed out than their peers who don’t, a research…
Women often keep impact of menstrual pain, bleeding to themselves
Many women who suffer from menstrual symptoms like pain and heavy bleeding don’t tell their families or doctors about it…
Major study debunks myth that moderate drinking can be healthy
LONDON (Reuters) – Blood pressure and stroke risk rise steadily the more alcohol people drink, and previous claims that one…
Frailty before surgery tied to more complications, higher costs
(The March 28 story was refiled to correct the source URL at end of the story) By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters…
Congo Ebola outbreak spreading faster than ever: WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading at its fastest rate yet, eight months after it…
Emails show FDA worry after romaine outbreaks
After repeated food poisoning outbreaks tied to romaine lettuce, a U.S. food safety official shared his concerns in an internal…
Doctors complete first living kidney transplant from one HIV-positive person to another
A team of doctors has performed a kidney transplant for the first time ever from one person living with HIV…
What’s bad for the heart is also bad for the brain
(Reuters Health) – People who have risk factors for heart disease like diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity may also…
Jerri Evans Strives To Bridge The Gap Between Low-Income Communities And Healthy Food
Jerri Evans insists that black people deserve access to healthy food. Poor neighborhoods with a high percentage of black residents…
Dietitians Wendy Lopez And Jessica Jones Are Making Health And Wellness Accessible
Preserving cultural ties to food while making it a bit healthier is paramount for registered dietitians Jessica Jones and Wendy…
Mirna Valerio Brings Her Community Along With Her On The Trail
Ultramarathon runner Mirna Valerio understands that she is seen ― that someone may identify her as their source of inspiration…
Trump administration expands limits on global health funds tied to abortion
The Trump administration is expanding its restrictions on U.S. funding for international health care providers and non-profits that perform or…
Google glass helps kids with autism read facial expressions
(Reuters Health) – Children with autism may have an easier time reading facial expressions and navigating social interactions when they…
Latoya Snell Embodies The Power Of Being Present
Veteran runner Latoya Snell has a deep understanding of other people’s biases. She knows that her presence in marathons across…
Texas petrochemical fire prompts hundreds to visit health clinic
DEER PARK, Texas (Reuters) – Hundreds of neighborhood residents of a petrochemical plant that burned for three days and briefly…
Your health app could be sharing your medical data
(Reuters Health) – That nifty new health app you downloaded to your phone to keep track of your meds might…
Breakthrough Study Offers New Stats On Abortion And Birth In Prison
In 2016, there were more than 111,000 women in American prisons, an almost 800 percent increase from 1980. Yet the…
Daily consumption of marijuana may have serious mental consequences: Study
Marijuana — still illegal under federal law — is now fully legal in 10 states and Washington, D.C. Some cities…
Study finds weight loss target for morbidly obese before knee surgery
(Reuters Health) – For morbidly obese patients having knee replacement surgery, losing at least 20 pounds beforehand leads to shorter…
Amarin’s Vascepa cuts occurrence of serious heart problems 30 percent: study
(Reuters) – A high dose of Amarin Corp’s Omega-3 drug Vascepa significantly reduced the occurrence of first and subsequent heart…
WHO says Ebola area contained but Congo needs long-term support
GENEVA (Reuters) – The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is now concentrated in two areas and could be…
Quality of surgical care across a hospital network may vary
(Reuters Health) – Just because the flagship hospital gets good marks for patient care doesn’t mean results will be equally…
Kids with asthma may struggle in school
(Reuters Health) – Kids with asthma may struggle more in school when their symptoms aren’t well-controlled, and minority students with…
Seniors increasingly breaking bones while walking dogs
(Reuters Health) – Older adults who walk their dogs on a leash have been breaking bones at an increasing rate,…
Knee surgery for torn cartilage may not be worthwhile
(Reuters Health) – Many middle-aged and older adults with torn cartilage and pain in their knee are not likely to…
Vaccine U-turn: Measles surges as campaigners ride populist wave of distrust in government
Fast-forward to 2019 and the anti-vaccination campaign is a global, multi-faced beast — spurred by safety concerns, religious and political…