A new study showed that hysterectomy alone, hysterectomy with oophorectomy, and tubal ligation were all associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The findings and their implications are published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Women’s Health. Click here to read the article now. Stacey Missmer, ScD, from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and coauthors, examined […]

FDA Approves Elfabrio (pegunigalsidase alfa-iwxj) for the Treatment of Adult Patients with Fabry Disease BOSTON and CARMIEL, Israel, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chiesi Global Rare Diseases, a business unit of the Chiesi Group established to deliver innovative therapies and solutions for people affected by rare diseases, and Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American:PLX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development […]

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New mothers with high blood pressure who participated in a post-partum remote blood pressure monitoring program were less likely to have post-partum complications, hospitalizations, and incurred less health care costs in the six months after delivery compared to mothers with high blood pressure who did not participate, according to a multi-year study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the […]

Mindy Kaling is in the thick of the toddler years with her daughter Katherine, 5, and son Spencer, 2. And like all moms of littles know, that requires some sacrifices. Specifically? Anything deemed ‘priceless.” Related story Mindy Kaling Is Taking a Page From Demi Moore's Bikini Playbook With 'Empowering' Fashion Collaboration The Never Have I Ever creator was featured on […]

Researchers say bariatric weight-loss surgery can significantly reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers. They say these latest findings build on previous research that shows the benefits of getting bariatric surgery. Experts say they hope the new research will encourage people with obesity to have the procedure done. Bariatric surgery can help people with obesity to obtain and maintain a healthier […]

The idiot’s guide to keeping cool at home this summer: Health officials share 13-step checklist… and one of their top tips is to check that you’ve turned off the heating The UKHSA checklist aims to help identify if a home is ‘at risk of overheating’  Other recommendations include checking if your fridge or freezer works  READ MORE: The best tips […]

A Kardashian-Jenner birthday party is unlike any other. Seeing their over-the-top bounce houses and coordinated outfits and cool locations gives us life. We know we’ll never be invited — or be able to throw a similar party for our own kids — so why not imagine the life of luxury for a few minutes as we scroll through their pictures? […]

During a national nursing shortage, hospitals often fill entry-level positions by hiring international workers. But a recent federal visa cap could delay by as much as 2 years hospitals’ ability to hire new immigrant nurses to replenish the nursing pipeline. One in six registered nurses practicing in the US are immigrants, according to the American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment […]

In a recent opinion article published in PNAS, researchers reviewed existing data on Anopheles stephensi population establishment patterns in Africa and Asia and proposed that the wind may facilitate mosquito transmission over long distances. Study: Urban malaria may be spreading via the wind—here’s why that’s important. Image Credit: nechaevkon/Shutterstock.com Background Malaria, a vector-borne illness, is a leading cause of death in Africa. […]