The experience of having periods varies between women. They can be light and completely painless for some, but completely debilitating for others.
Period pain affects women at school and work.
One in five young women report missing school due to period pain. Two in five said pain affected their concentration or performance in class.
Want Ammo? Be Prepared For A Background Check
California is the first state in the nation to require anyone buying ammunition to go through a background check at the time of each purchase.
AMA Abortion Lawsuit Puts Doctors In The Thick Of Debate
AMA President Patrice Harris says the organization felt it had to take a stand because new laws forced doctors who perform abortions to lie to patients,
Have Cancer, Must Travel: Patients Left In Lurch After Hospital Closes
The first installment of year-long series, which follows how the closure of one rural hospital disrupts a community’s health care, economy and equilibrium.
Diving into cold water can be deadly – here’s how to survive it
Being immersed in cold water causes a “gasp” response and uncontrollable hyperventilation makes the odds of inhaling water much more likely.
New case of measles in King County
While contagious, the patient was in Fred Meyer in Kent and the Seattle Children’s Hospital Emergency Department. The case, a child, remains hospitalized.
Trump Has Blessed States’ Exploration Of Importing Drugs. Will It Catch On?
Seeking a solution to the soaring costs of drugs, Colorado, Florida and Vermont plan to import medications from Canada, President Trump has offered his support,
As The Economy Surges, A Dramatic Drop In Workers On Disability in California
Trend that reflects a surging U.S. economy, a shift toward less conventional work and tighter supervision of what qualifies a worker for disability benefits.
The Nonprofit Hospital That Makes Millions, Owns a Collection Agency and Relentlessly Sues the Poor
In Memphis, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, a non-profit has brought 8,300 lawsuits for unpaid medical bills in just five years.
More Seniors Are Dying In Falls
Fewer than half of seniors at high risk — people who’d fallen repeatedly or sought medical attention for falls — received a comprehensive fall risk assessment,]\.
‘Medicare For All’ Emerges As Early Divide In First Democratic Debate
At the Democratic presidential debate health policies, ranging from “Medicare for All” to efforts to curb skyrocketing drug prices, were among the key issues
Price transparency: Fool’s gold?
One solution would be to require uniform prices by all providers to all purchasers.
Senate Panel Approves ‘Surprise Medical Bills’ Package
The bill touches nearly every aspect of the health care, from lowering prescription drug prices, to increasing vaccine rates and preventing youth tobacco use.
‘Unskilled’ immigrants help to ease the pain of dying Americans
Without immigrants, there could be fewer people to take on the difficult task of helping our family members live out their last days.