There’s some evidence non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen, can reduce menstrual flow. But they shouldn’t be seen as a long-term solution.
Shoreline location selected as possible quarantine site
Health officials are working on identifying several suitable locations for coronavirus quarantine sites to house people without symptoms who arrive from China.
Some Nonprofit Hospitals Aren’t Earning Their Tax Breaks, Critics Say
One 2018 study found that nonprofit hospitals in the aggregate did not deliver community benefits that outweighed the value of their tax exemptions.
Coronavirus and Quarantine in King County: A Q&A with Public Health – Seattle & King County
Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County explains the purpose of quarantine and whether it can be effective now,
Single-payer appeals to some small businesses
A growing chorus of small-business owners is calling for “Medicare for All” or some type of government-sponsored universal health plan.
What is R0? How scientists calculate the risk and infection will spread
R0 – the reproduction number – indicates the intensity of an outbreak. R0 is the number of cases, on average, an infected person will cause while infectious.
Thinking about taking a break from alcohol? Here’s how to cut back or quit
If you missed Dryuary, you can take another run at reducing your drinking during FebFast. Here are some tips to succeed.
WHO declares global health emergency over coronavirus: What does that mean?
What is PHEIC? Why did WHO act now? What will it change?
Good drug rehab is hard to find
There has been explosive growth in America’s drug rehab industry. Unfortunately, that includes some operators interested more in the money than the welfare of patients.
Washington State Stands Ready to Isolate and Quarantine Travelers from China
Passengers who are ill will be isolated from others, evaluated at the airport and, if needed, safely taken to a hospital for further medical evaluation.
How stress turns you gray
Stress, it turns out, can affect the stem cells that are responsible for regenerating the pigment that colors your hair.
Docs Decry ‘Moral Injury’ From Financial Pressures Of Health Care
Moral injury refers to the emotional, physical and spiritual harm people feel after doing things that transgress their moral beliefs.
Promising HIV vaccine fails in clinical trial
Researchers have halted its trial of a promising HIV vaccine, after it was found the vaccine was not providing protection against the virus.
Preeminent Hospitals Penalized Over Rates Of Patients’ Injuries
This year, Medicare penalized seven of the 21 hospitals on the U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll, often used as a proxy for identifying top facilities.
Coronavirus headlines
Trump administration announces mandatory quarantines in response to coronavirus. China accuses US of spreading fear and panic over coronavirus outbreak.