Millions of women in the US remain untreated for debilitating menopausal symptoms, according to a recent report from the AARP Public Policy Institute. While over 2 million women enter menopause annually, an estimated 8 to 10 million women experience severe symptoms for seven years or more due to the loss of estrogen, affecting their quality…
A new poll suggests that Republicans key to keeping the House majority may lie in embracing an Obama-era policy, as voters worry about healthcare coverage, according to a new poll. Originally passed under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, individuals who purchase health insurance themselves are eligible for healthcare premium tax credits. However, that…
A documentary series criticizing the United States healthcare industry was removed from Amazon’s video-streaming platforms earlier this year after it was denounced by UnitedHealth for allegedly being “defamatory”. The docuseries, developed by Wisconsin filmmaker Mary Strause, was removed from the platform after a law firm employed by UnitedHealth sent a letter to Amazon advocating for…
Young adults diagnosed with advanced Hodgkin’s lymphoma may no longer have to choose between survival and future parenthood. A major international study, published in The Lancet Oncology, shows that a new chemotherapy regimen, BrECADD, significantly improves fertility outcomes compared to the long-used eBEACOPP protocol — without compromising recovery rates. Led by researchers from University Hospital…
Naming genetic conditions Genetic conditions are not named in one standard way (unlike genes, which are given an official name and symbol by a formal committee). Doctors who treat families with a new, previously unknown disorder are often the first to propose a name for the condition. Later, healthcare professionals, researchers, people affected by the…
To find a genetics professional in your community, you may wish to ask your doctor for a referral. If you have health insurance, you can also contact your insurance company to find a medical geneticist or genetic counselor in your area who participates in your plan. Several organizations have tips for finding a healthcare professional:…
Infectious diseases spread quickly when left unchecked. In low-income and underserved neighborhoods, the danger is especially real. Spread of such diseases increased significantly after the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in rural and least-developed communities. Most people in these communities have very limited access to care. Some delay treatment due to cost or mistrust of the healthcare…
Science educator Bill Nye says he was forced to block Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after being bombarded with texts pushing debunked claims that vaccines cause autism. In an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, Nye laughed about the flood of messages, saying Kennedy — a longtime vaccine skeptic — was “relentless,”…
After three decades of dedicated research, India has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the development of Nafithromycin, the nation’s first indigenous macrolide antibiotic. This achievement underscores India’s growing prowess in pharmaceutical innovation and marks a critical step in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Nafithromycin was developed by Wockhardt with support from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance…
Before the emergence of the Omicron variant, evidence showed the enhanced effectiveness of combining two different COVID-19 vaccines in preventing the disease and protecting us against the Delta variant with the potential to influence the system going forward. The natural experiment of mix-and-matching COVID-19 vaccines began last March because of the extremely rare but serious…