A fortunate few have minimal symptoms, but at least three-quarters of women will have some symptoms. One-third are moderately to severely affected.
Kombucha, kimchi and yogurt: how fermented foods could be harmful to your health
Fermented foods may have some health benefits but for some people they can cause serious health issues.
Mailed test kits helped more women get screened for cervical cancer
Mailing self-sampling kits that test for HPV — the virus that can cause cervical cancer — helps more women get screened for the cancer.
Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. Adults Hits All-Time Low
Cigarette smoking among U.S. adults has reached an all-time low of 13.7 percent in 2018 — but nearly 1 in 7 U.S. adults continue to smoke cigarette
With Safe Injection Sites, ‘Somebody Has to Go First.’ It Could Be Philadelphia.
A non-profit wants to open a safe injection site in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, known for high-quality, cheap heroin and daily overdose deaths.
Vaccines in the pipeline, graphic
Scores of new vaccines are being developed.
From cataracts to macular degeneration: Age-related eye problems and how to treat them
As we age, the risk of developing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration increases.
If Dr Google’s making you sick with worry, there’s help
The term “cyberchondria” describes the anxiety we experience as a result of excessive web searches about symptoms or diseases.
Melanoma rates drop sharply among teens, young adults, UW study finds
The finding suggests that public-health efforts advocating sun protection are changing behaviors among Millennials and Post-Millennials.
DIY Vapers Are Making Their Own Juice. What could go wrong?
As states consider banning flavored nicotine, do-it-yourself vapers are flocking to social media groups and websites to learn how to make e-liquids at home.
The Politics of Medicaid Expansion Have Changed
Year by year, resistance to extending Medicaid to more low-income Americans in conservative states has given way. That trend seems likely to continue into 2020.
Auburn Medical Center employee diagnosed with TB
An employee at MultiCare Auburn Medical Center’s Family Birth Center has been diagnosed with TB. But the risk that contacts were infected is low.
Low-risk moms face fewer complications with midwives, UW study finds
Pregnant patients with a low risk of birth problems who are cared for by a midwife in a hospital will likely experienced fewer interventions and complications.
Health care workers wanted: A veteran needs you to work at a VA hospital
At my VA hospital, we desperately need more staff. We recently had to close 15% of our inpatient beds for approximately two months due to a nursing shortage.
Drug-resistant infections could destroy our way of life – a new report warns
Our defenses against infection are wearing thinner, and the microbes are getting stronger. The new report lays out a four-step strategy to confront the crisis.