The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted recommendations by a new group of vaccine advisers, and stopped recommending COVID-19 shots for anyone—leaving the choice up to patients.This post was originally published on this site
Nearly 1 in 5 residents (17.8%) of Agder, Norway, reported being discriminated against in the past year. “Discrimination tends to fly under the radar in public discourse. We assume we have legislation and measures in […]
Imagine walking into your pharmacy, handing over your prescription and having it denied. Now imagine that the reason is not insufficient insurance coverage or the wrong dose, but a pharmacist who personally objects to your […]
The cold and flu season is beginning amid conflicting guidance on vaccination and the use of acetaminophen—a common fever-reducing drug sold under brand names such as Tylenol—during pregnancy. Adrienne Antonson is a professor of animal […]
E-cigarettes are fueling an “alarming” new wave of nicotine addiction, with millions of children now hooked on vaping, the World Health Organization warned Monday.This post was originally published on this site
Walk down the health aisle of any supermarket and you’ll see shelves lined with brightly packaged vitamin and mineral supplements designed for children.This post was originally published on this site
Fewer than one percent of people who have changed their legal gender choose to revert to the gender they were assigned at birth. This has been shown in a new study from Uppsala University in […]
The bladder is easy to overlook—until it starts causing trouble. This small, balloon-like organ in the lower urinary tract quietly stores and releases urine, helping the body eliminate waste and maintain fluid balance.This post was […]
As new Statistics Canada data reveals that two-thirds of Canadians are considered overweight or obese, researchers are urging the public and policymakers to rethink how we define and measure health—starting with one of the most […]
From “Dr. Google” to AI-powered chatbots, the internet is full of health advice. But for a safe checkup or diagnosis, experts say it’s still best to leave it to the professionals.This post was originally published […]
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