HEALTH CONDITIONS

Rescue teams in Malibu used drone to find elderly man with dementia

"Within 20 minutes of getting the drone up in the sky, we were able to find a really big hot spot ... "

‘Would he have lived?’ When insurance companies deny cancer care to patients

NBC News – Angela Pike’s husband, Tracy, had just celebrated his 45th birthday when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer. A father of three and the maintenance chief of a Louisville, Kentucky, skyscraper, Pike immediately started chemotherapy, which reduced the size of the tumor his doctor had discovered. While continuing the chemotherapy would keep him going in the short term, Pike’s best shot at a longer and more healthy life, his doctor told him...

What’s the best way to relieve heartburn, and what causes it?

Feeling the burn? While heartburn is something a lot of people experience, there's also confusion around what causes it and what will make it go away.

Genital herpes is a ‘forgotten’ virus. But that doesn’t mean it’s gone away.

GOATS AND SODA – Genital herpes infections are very common. There are 42 million new infections each year — that averages out to one new person infected each second. While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no cure. So once someone gets infected, they've got the virus for life. In the 15-to-49-year-old age range, 1 in 5 people are living with a genital herpes infection — that's about 846 million people. These estimates were published this month...

Signs and reasons why you’re not peeing enough

CNN – Peeing only every six to eight hours, or fewer than four times daily, could mean you’re dehydrated or that there’s an issue with how your bladder or kidneys are working. Abnormally high levels of calcium can lead to bladder stone formation and block urine from exiting. Regarding hydration, the National Academy of Medicine recommends women consume 2.7 liters (91 ounces) of fluids daily, and that men have 3.7 liters (125 ounces) daily. This guideline includes...

Can drinking coffee or tea help prevent head and neck cancer?

WILEY – In a recent analysis of data from more than a dozen studies, coffee and tea consumption was linked with lower risks of developing head and neck cancer, including cancers of the mouth and throat. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Head and neck cancer is the seventh most common cancer worldwide, and rates are rising in low- and middle-income countries. Many studies have...

Monkeypox Is Spreading in Congo’s Capital, Threatening Global Efforts to Contain the Virus

THE NEW YORK TIMES – In crowded Kinshasa, two strains of are sweeping through a community that relies on selling sex. Hundreds of thousands of vaccines sent to the country have not been used. Mireille Efonge got sick a few months ago, with a fever and painful blisters on her groin. She became too weak to move, so neighbors carried her to a health center with walls of plastic sheeting in Pakadjuma, a crowded, poor...

Alzheimer’s could be caused by a herpes virus

Study suggests disease may be linked to cytomegalovirus or HCMV, which can travel from gut to brain

Meal Planning Tips to Control Blood Sugar Levels

WEBMD DIABETES GUIDE – Having diabetes makes it important to keep a careful eye on your blood sugar (glucose) levels and your weight. It can be tough. But knowing what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat can make it easier. The key is to find what works best for your tastes, your lifestyle, and your budget. Find the Right Balance With diabetes, your diet should be high in nutrients and low in...

How a Healthy Breakfast Could Lower Your Cardiovascular Disease Risk

HEALTHLINE – Eating a substantial breakfast is important for heart health, but what you eat at that first meal of the day is also important. That’s the conclusion of a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. Researchers examined the average energy intake of breakfast meals compared to a person’s total daily intake and the quality of the morning meals in terms of proteins, fats, fibers, and other nutrients. They concluded that a...

The Pure Liberation of a Personal Urination Device

"I envied my father and brother, my husband and every other person in the outdoors who could hear nature’s call and promptly answer into the nearest shrubbery. The crouch can be demeaning; you’re in a position of submission, one that often results in resonant flatulence."

Abortion Pain Is Worse Than Women Expect, Study Says

NEWSWEEK – Many women who end their pregnancies early with an abortion pill are told that the pain will be similar to period cramps and are then surprised by how painful it is, a British survey found. Medical abortion, commonly called "the abortion pill," is an effective method of terminating a pregnancy which can take place at home. In the early stages of pregnancy, at or before 10 weeks, a pregnant person can take a pill...

This Is One Unexpected Sign Of Colon Cancer That Doctors Urge People Not To Ignore

HuffPost – With more and more young people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, it’s natural to be nervous about the disease. Rates of colorectal cancer in people under 50 have been increasing since the 1990s, according to Dr. Michael Cecchini, a co-director of the colorectal program at the Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers and medical oncologist at Yale Cancer Center. The exact reason why rates are increasing is unknown. Experts “think it’s something lifestyle and environmental, but...

Sex and Menopause: How to Keep the Romance Alive

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – Winnifred (Winnie) Hunter, PhD, knows how menopause can trigger troubles in the bedroom. A psychologist and sex therapist, Hunter has counseled middle-aged women through countless issues that were taking tolls on their sex lives during this final reproductive stage – from depression and vaginal pain to boredom and body shame. “Sexual health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being that is deeply connected to one’s emotional, physical, relational and...

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