New book busts myths, answers common questions about menopause
(NEW YORK) -- As more women pull back the curtain on their journeys with menopause -- a topic that previously felt taboo to discuss... Read More.
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More Black physicians could improve life expectancy of Black patients: Researchers
(NEW YORK) -- Weeks of shoulder pain landed a reluctant Whitney Nichols in urgent care. As a previously healthy 24-year-old Black woman, she pleaded for... Read More.
New report details alarming health impact of climate change on children
(NEW YORK) -- A new report released this week by the Environmental Protection Agency projects the devastating health impact of climate change on children.Effects... Read More.
New report reveals popular diets rank lower for heart health
(NEW YORK) -- The American Heart Association released a report Thursday that ranked the top 10 diets according to their guidelines for heart-healthy eating.... Read More.
Couple shares journey of going from infertility to adoption
(NEW YORK) -- Bella Weems-Lambert and Dallin Lambert always knew they wanted to raise a family. They just hadn't known that the journey --... Read More.
One-third of US teen girls seriously considered attempting suicide in 2021: CDC
(ATLANTA) -- The number of teenage girls experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors increased during the second year of the pandemic, new federal data showed.The... Read More.
Some women opt to go abroad to battle high cost of egg freezing
(NEW YORK) -- Some women are willing to go the distance to preserve fertility -- and make it more affordable.After the age of 30,... Read More.
Popular diabetes drug Mounjaro could be FDA-approved for weight loss this year, company says
(NEW YORK) -- A popular drug currently approved to treat Type 2 diabetes could soon also be approved for weight loss.Eli Lilly, the maker... Read More.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star opens up about battle with postpartum anxiety, severe PMS disorder
(NEW YORK) -- In Camilla Luddington's role as Dr. Jo Wilson on Grey's Anatomy, the actress was tasked with portraying a character who experienced... Read More.
FDA approves new drug for rare form of ALS
(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug Tuesday to treat a rare form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.The drug... Read More.
Measles outbreak in American Samoa declared public health emergency
(NEW YORK) -- American Samoa has issued a public health emergency after an outbreak of measles has spread across the U.S. territory.As of Tuesday,... Read More.
Nonprofit hits Coachella with lifesaving fentanyl test strips, Narcan
(INDIO, Calif.) -- At Coachella, a group of independent volunteers handed out fentanyl test strips and carried the overdose treatment Narcan in an effort... Read More.
