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Would you buy contraceptive jewelry? Sounds bizarre, doesn't it? But researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology are working on the technology, which they believe is a novel new approach to birth control. Researchers are developing a ring, choker necklace, watch and earring backing that women can wear during the day for 24-hour pregnancy protection. So far, they’ve tested the earring backings...
4/19/2019 6:36:54 AM
In an effort to modernize and improve the quality of breast cancer screening, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to mammography standards for the first time in 20 years. The changes center on best practices, patient care and patient education as well as the regulation of mammography facilities. The changes will also take into account technological advances within the field of...
4/17/2019 7:00:00 AM
How healthy is your water? Do you stick to bottled sources to reduce your chances of drinking unwanted contaminants? Well you still might be getting too much fluoride.The FDA is recommending bottled water manufacturers limit added fluoride levels to those of recommended municipal water sources, but some researchers believe those levels are still too high. Fluoride can have cumulative effects, and many...
4/16/2019 7:00:00 AM
Acid reflux is caused when acid in the stomach backs up into the esophagus. This condition can come with a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, including heartburn, nausea and regurgitation. For individuals with occasional acid reflux, this pantry staple could provide quick relief from the discomfort.Baking Soda is the household name for sodium bicarbonate, an ingredient regularly included in the antacid...
4/13/2019 7:00:00 AM
Officials from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have issued a formal warning regarding the spread of the drug-resistant Candida auris fungus. This drug-resistant organism has been spanning the globe over the past 10 years, but has lately been making the rounds in major cities in the United States. The majority of cases in the US have been in New York, New Jersey and Illinois, with more in California,...
4/12/2019 7:00:00 AM
High amounts of fructose have become a normal part of the American diet, and it’s having devastating effects on people’s health. Most of us know by now that diets high in fructose can lead to obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. But new studies are showing that these effects are only the tip of the iceberg. As mentioned, a high-sugar diet can lead to a wide variety of health problems. But it can...
4/8/2019 7:00:00 AM
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California found that United Behavioral Health (UBH), a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, intentionally denied mental health and substance abuse coverage for tens of thousands of patients, including children. The criteria placed emphasis on treating patients in crisis while denying claims for ongoing and preventative care. According to the court,...
4/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
No matter where you stand, if you have an opinion on vaccines it’s likely to be a strong one. We all do our best, but with so much information (and misinformation) being circulated, it can be hard to determine the right medical decisions for you and your loved ones. Some teens of anti-vaxx parents are making the decisions for themselves, going against their parents’ wishes and getting vaccinated for...
3/30/2019 7:00:00 AM
Like something out of a science fiction novel complete with mad scientists, the world’s first designer children now live among us. A prominent scientist in China conducted the experiments in secret, revealing his breakthrough only after the first children, genetically altered twin girls, were born. Officials are condemning the work, citing multiple ethical violations, but the question still remains......
3/28/2019 7:00:00 AM
California farmers have had a rough year for recalls, and the list of contaminated foods is only growing. Now a crop of avocados could be putting people at risk for listeria infections and has led to yet another recall. Luckily, the recall only affects a handful of states. See if yours is one of them...Check the stickers on your avocados if you live in California, Arizona, Florida, New Hampshire, North...
3/27/2019 7:00:00 AM
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