Hormonal Birth Control Doesn ’ t Deserve Its Bad Reputation
Almost two-thirds of U.S. women of reproductive age use some kind of contraception, according to the latest federal data. And millions of them use methods that contain hormones, including birth control pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), rings, implants, injections, and patches.
Although the specifics vary from method to method, hormonal birth control generally works by halting ovulation and/or changing conditions in the uterus or cervix to prevent pregnancy. And it works well: efficacy rates approach 100% when these methods are used correctly.
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But hormonal birth control ...
Source: TIME: Health - April 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized Evergreen Explainer healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
After our dog died I had to continue paying premiums to Perfect Pet
We recently had our beloved springer spaniel put to sleep. He was 14, so a good age, and there was no other option after he suffered a stroke. I phoned to cancel our pet insurance with Perfect Pet, only to be told we must continue paying until it ends in November. It said this was because we had…#perfectpet #pearsonham #guardian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Surgeon reveals sign of silent killer that can appear on the head
If you notice this sign on your head you could be at greater risk for a heart attack or stroke. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Victims of a 'killer' antibiotic: Mother, 44, suffers stroke and is left partially deaf while Rambo actor, 61, develops debilitating arthritis
The FDA has said that the drugs should only be prescribed for some conditions when there are no other treatment options.
However, DailyMail.com has learned that this is far from the reality. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kazakhstan stroke detection startup relocates to Palo Alto
Cerebra.aimoves 6,500 miles into the epicenter of tech. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 2, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Andrew Mendez Source Type: news
What It Means if You Have Borderline High Cholesterol —And What to Do About It
Almost 25 million adults in the U.S. have high cholesterol, which puts them at a higher risk for a heart attack or stroke in the next decade. But a much bigger portion have what’s called borderline high cholesterol, an in-between place that’s not quite high, but not quite within a normal range.
Here’s what to know about borderline cholesterol.
What is borderline cholesterol?
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High cholesterol is defined as having a total cholesterol number of 240 mg/dL or above. Someone has borderline cholesterol, meanwhile, when their total cholesterol is in th...
Source: TIME: Health - April 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sarah Klein Tags: Uncategorized Evergreen freelance healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Social, Environmental Adversities Increase Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 -- People who live in areas with social and environmental adversities have an increased risk for developing heart disease and stroke, according to a study published online March 27 in the Journal of the American Heart... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 29, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Tennessee lawmakers split on how and why to give businesses major tax help under fear of lawsuit
Republicans in the Tennessee House and Senate both plan to offer businesses new tax help worth upward of $1 billion. But beyond broad strokes, they disagree about how much to award and what the public should know about companies that would get refunds, and what, if anything, they should do to…#republicans #tennessee #billlee #williamlamberth #mexico #capitol #kenyager #ussupremecourt #maryland #toyota (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Reducing Alcohol Intake Tied to Fewer CV Events Reducing Alcohol Intake Tied to Fewer CV Events
The benefits of changing drinking behavior among those with higher intakes were due mainly to significant reductions in angina and ischemic stroke.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - March 29, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Why Walking Isn ’ t Enough When It Comes to Exercise
Walking is often thought of as a mere mode of transportation: a way to get from point A to point B. Few of us consider the fact that it’s one of the most fundamental, accessible physical activities a person can do.
What’s so great about walking?
Walking might not be as impressive as holding a plank or doing mountain climbers, but “it’s considered a bodyweight exercise, because your large muscle groups are working to move the weight of your body,” says Dr. Marie Kanagie-McAleese, a pediatric hospitalist at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health and the leader of the Bel Air...
Source: TIME: Health - March 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ashley Mateo Tags: Uncategorized Evergreen freelance healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Our Brains Are Getting Bigger, MRIs Show
(MedPage Today) -- Human brains appeared to be getting bigger, temporal trends showed.
From the 1930s to 1970s, brain volumes and cortical surface area of people who had neither dementia nor stroke became progressively larger, reported Charles... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - March 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Living in Poor Neighborhoods Nearly Doubles Risk of Heart Attacks, Stroke
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 -- Living in a poor and unhealthy neighborhood could nearly double a person ’s risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study says.The findings indicate that all the factors that make for a crummy neighborhood -- air and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 28, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
No Increased Stroke Risk After COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine No Increased Stroke Risk After COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine
There is no increased risk for stroke during the 6 weeks following receipt of either brand of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - March 28, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Safeguarding the future of radiology with imaging informatics
Conclusion
With medical imaging centers facing aggressive attacks by the minute, it’s imperative to embrace a mindset shift – starting from cultivating a cybersecurity awareness culture to implementing proactive defense strategies and hiring experts with unique skill sets to help radiologists and department leads safeguard against cyber adversaries. Thus, with a collective approach to cybersecurity that combines people, mindset, and technologies, healthcare can win the war against cyberattacks.
Dhaval Shah is an executive vice president and Shujah Das Gupta is vice president for medical technology at CitiusTech.
The...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 28, 2024 Category: Radiology Tags: Cybersecurity Source Type: news
Artificial Intelligence Feasible for Localizing Acute Stroke Lesions
WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2024 -- Large language models (LLMs) such as Generative Pretrained Transformers (GPTs) can potentially localize acute stroke lesions, according to a study published online March 27 in Neurology.Jung-Hyun Lee, M.D., from the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 27, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
