Inside Trump’s plan to reopen the American economy
The president unveiled a plan to governors, ABC News learned. April 16, 2020, 8:36 PM 3 min read 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article President Donald…
‘It’s a holy horror’: Dog lucky to be alive after being thrown from moving car
The lucky dog has been named “Elf” in honor of the holiday season. December 18, 2019, 10:58 AM 3 min read A 3-year-old dog is lucky to be alive after…
Former President Jimmy Carter admitted to hospital for brain surgery
Former President Jimmy Carter was hospitalized on Monday for a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain, caused by bleeding due to his recent falls, a spokesperson said. Interested in…
Vanna White hosts ‘Wheel of Fortune’ as Pat Sajak recovers from ’emergency surgery’
“Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak is recovering from emergency surgery to correct a blocked intestine, according to a post from the game show’s Twitter account. Taping of the show…
Breast cancer takes heavier financial toll on black and rural women
(Reuters Health) – Black women and women in rural areas are more likely to lose their jobs or face pay cuts after being diagnosed with breast cancer than white or…
Fewer emergency surgeries, more deaths in British hospitals vs U.S.
(Reuters Health) – When patients in England or the U.S. have abdominal emergencies like appendicitis or a ruptured aneurysm, half as many in England get surgery and many more die,…
Parents in medical research labs missing out on government help with conference travel
(Reuters Health) – Few medical schools allow doctor-scientists with children to take advantage of a government program to help with childcare expenses related to travel to professional meetings, a new…
Weight-loss surgery tied to lower risk of birth defects
(Reuters Health) – Women with severe obesity who have gastric bypass surgery to lose weight before becoming pregnant may be less likely to have babies with birth defects than similar…
Mental health conditions may prompt some women to have ovaries removed unnecessarily
(Reuters Health) – Certain psychiatric conditions may prompt some women to choose to have their ovaries removed even when there is no medical justification for it, a new study suggests.…
Early after routine heart procedures, other operations become riskier
(Reuters Health) – Patients who have so-called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures to restore blood flow to the heart may be more likely to have complications with non-cardiac surgery than…