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WOMEN'S HEALTH

Xylitol: What to know about this popular sugar substitute

I quit eating the mints and I quit having the stomach problem." – Joyce Meyer

Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections linked to contaminated meat, study finds

"Preventive steps, such as thorough handwashing, avoiding cross-contamination, and ensuring proper cooking of meat products, are essential to reducing exposure," the authors wrote.

6 Ways Sleep May Help You Lose Weight

The amount of sleep you get may be just as important for weight loss as your diet and exercise. Evidence shows that sleep may be the missing factor for many people trying to lose weight.

Magnetic Cosmetics Fly Under the Radar as MRI Risks

MEDPAGE TODAY, SAN ANTONIO -- A new challenge for MRI safety is linked to one particular beauty trend: ferromagnetic nail polish. Based on the available literature, magnetic nail polish is increasingly observed -- with reports rising 250-300% over the past decade -- and has been associated with worse image quality due to streak artifacts on 3T MRI, according to Melanie Hall, MD, of Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, reporting here at the annual...

Dad charged with killing his 14-year-old daughter’s rapist now running for sheriff

Spencer’s wife, Heather, launched an online fundraiser for her husband, saying their underage daughter had been “targeted, groomed and ultimately raped by the boyfriend of a family friend.”

McDonald’s sued for not providing adequate time, space to breastfeed

Bloomberg Law – Two McDonald’s managers mostly failed with a proposed nationwide collective action against the company and roughly 13,000 franchisees over breaks and space to express breast milk at work, a Chicago federal judge ruled. But Kathleen Faber and Lexis Mays can replead their allegations against McDonald’s USA LLC and other franchisees and can continue with claims against their direct employers, MBM Management Inc. and Mac-Clark Restaurants Inc., the US District Court for the...

Look Younger Secrets that Work

Start With Primer If you're old enough for laugh lines, a skin care makeover can give you a fresher, younger look. Our skin dries and thins with age, so products used five years ago may look quite matronly today. A better routine calls for skin primer, according to Robin Rylant, a celebrity makeup artist who's worked with Celine Dion. A high-quality primer fills in small wrinkles, making them less visible. Forgo Thick Foundation If you still slather foundation...

Mayo Clinic Minute: MRI for dense breasts — what to know

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Nearly half of all women who have had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer have been identified as having dense breasts. This makes it more challenging to detect breast cancer because dense tissue and tumors both appear white on a mammogram. That's one reason why it's recommended to have an additional screening done. But which one?  Dr. Richard Sharpe Jr., a Mayo Clinic radiologist, says it's crucial to talk with...

Doctors With Troubled Pasts Are Performing Cosmetic Surgeries Tied to Crippling Pain and Injury

"A patient who alleged she had experienced constant pain since her surgery at Goals in 2021 said she discovered why more than a year later when a chest X-ray ordered after a car crash showed a piece of scalpel blade in her upper abdomen."

Top 10 questions about breast cancer answered

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Breast cancer receives much attention during October's awareness month. Although sightings of pink ribbons and breast cancer-related information increase during the month, it's crucial to keep screenings and clinical breast exams at the forefront of preventive care year-round. Why do I need to worry about breast cancer and having routine mammograms? This is the most common question shared during breast clinic consultations. Many people mention that they don't have any family history...

Dr. Oz says “of course” pregnant women should take Tylenol if a doctor says so

"The overwhelming evidence that we have seen over the last 20 years does not show causation for acetaminophen causing autism."

She Held Her Baby for an Hour. Then the State Took Her Away.

The government took Ivana Bronlund's daughter away an hour after she was born.

Clinic Workers Fired After Posting Pics Of Women’s Discharge

The now-deleted clip, originally posted by a user under the handle @angieuncut, showed a group of staff gathered around a medical chair, appearing to ridicule what seems to be discharge left on exam room paper by a patient.
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