Watch out for dangerous combinations of over-the-counter cold medicine and prescription drugs – two pharmacoepidemiology experts explain the risks
Over-the-counter medications, even though they sell by the millions, are not risk-free. dragana991/iStock via Getty Images PlusWhen colds, flus and allergies hit, many people automatically turn to over-the-counter medications to ...
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Anti-mifepristone court decisions rely on medical misinformation about abortion and questionable legal reasoning
A goal of the Texas plaintiffs was to stop the practice of sending abortion medication by mail. Andrii Zorii/iStock via Getty Images PlusAn early April 2023 decision by a U.S ...
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What causes motion sickness? Here’s how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling your brain
When your inner ears and your eyes perceive conflicting motion, you might be in trouble. ozgurcankaya/E+ via Getty ImagesMy first experience with motion sickness was as a college student, standing ...
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Deadly fungus Candida auris is spreading across US hospitals – a physician answers 5 questions about rising fungal infections
Candida auris is a fungal yeast that can infect humans. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesIn late March 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted the ...
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Eating disorders among teens have more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic – here’s what to watch for
The traditional assumption that eating disorders primarily affect affluent white women has led to stigma, stereotyping and misunderstanding. toondelamour/E+ via Getty ImagesThe COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with worsening mental ...
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Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US – and not just for transgender people
Enforcement of binary gender norms has led to unwanted medical interventions on intersex and cisgender children. Javier Valenzuela/EyeEm via Getty ImagesIn 1976, a woman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhoda received ...
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Mounting research points to health harms from cannabis, THC and CBD use during pregnancy, adolescence and other periods of rapid development
Marijuana use by the mother can affect a baby's brain development. John Fedele/Tetraimages via Getty ImagesCannabis is a widely used psychoactive drug worldwide, and its popularity is growing: The U.S ...
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Why it’s hard for the US to cut or even control Medicare spending
The number of Americans covered by Medicare is growing. OR Images/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden’s 2024 proposed budget includes plans to shore up the finances of Medicare, the federal ...
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What the research shows about risks of myocarditis from COVID vaccines versus risks of heart damage from COVID – two pediatric cardiologists explain how to parse the data
Inflammation of the heart (shown here), known as myocarditis, can be triggered by viral infection, including COVID-19, as well as from COVID-19 vaccination, in rare cases. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images ...
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Regulating ‘forever chemicals’: 3 essential reads on PFAS
A new federal regulation will set national limits on two 'forever chemicals' widely found in drinking water. Thanasis Zovoilis/moment via Getty ImagesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to release ...
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