The number of women dying while pregnant is returning to pre-pandemic levels following a worrisome 2021 spike, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. In 2022, 817 U.S. women died either while pregnant or soon after giving birth, down from 1,205 the previous year. “If you look at 2021, we had such a sharp increase as we were really still in the pandemic and still dealing with disruptions of care, the fear of coming into the healthcare space and the inability to...
The solar eclipse was a once-in-a-lifetime event. It could’ve caused permanent damage to anyone who looked at the sun without proper eye protection. Eye doctors are glad you took it seriously
Breast cancer screenings for women at average risk should be done every other year beginning at age 40, according to finalized guidance released Tuesday from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of national experts.This means mammograms should start 10 years earlier than previously recommended. Dr. Céline Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, explains the change comes after a couple concerning trends."We've seen...
A doctor has revealed the lifestyle and diet factors that reduce the risk of dementia - and why one 'common' old age issue should be treated immediately.
A man charged with killing a doctor in a road rage incident last month, is headed for trial for a felony, but Jason Jameson will face a less serious charge than prosecutors asked for.
Dr. John Venglarcik, III, 72, passed away suddenly on Sunday at his home, according to his obituary.
A Trumbull County doctor was disciplined by the Ohio Medical Board following a complaint by a female patient.
Doctors say ticks are typically found in wooded areas or places with tall grass where they can crawl onto their prey.
By Rutendo Ngara ANOTHER suspected bogus doctor was arrested at Parirenyatwa hospital in Harare this week when he was allegedly found in To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions
Sherri Maddox never thought her life would flash before her eyes because of a spider. But that’s exactly what happened to this Virginia woman. Maddox was bit on the lip by a venomous spider and soon found herself fighting for dear life as she battled through hallucinations and hospitalization to cope with the venom that […]
Israeli authorities said they were investigating the death of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Adnan Al-Bursh.
Question: Regarding the state’s Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program, if someone applied for the first round but was not funded, can they be considered in this round? If yes, do they have to reapply (i.e., resubmit the whole application)? Or does their previous application roll over to the next round of funding?