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1 in 4 Americans suffer from chronic knee pain. But there are exercises, products & strategies to help overcome the problem. Huffpost has expert-recommended tips for warding off the pain. http://ow.ly/ifnz50IQhEN
If you have a knee injury, muscle aches, cracking, popping or other issues, you need this advice.
Happy Earth Day from Moxie Woman Health!
1 in 4 Americans suffer from chronic knee pain. But there are exercises, products & strategies to help overcome the problem. Huffpost has expert-recommended tips for warding off the pain. http://ow.ly/ifnz50IQhEN
If you have a knee injury, muscle aches, cracking, popping or other issues, you need this advice.
Earth Day is tomorrow. Women have had a large impact on conservation movements. These 5 women are pioneers who serve as trailblazers that paved the way for environmental activism. http://ow.ly/83Pk50IP3J5
On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans across hundreds of cities mobilized to express their support for our environment. With this monumental action, the modern day environmental movement was created. Since that day, several landmark environmental laws in the United States have been passed, the Par...
As Covid-19 stutters into endemicity, the more than 7 million Americans with weakened immune systems are left making hard choices that others don’t face. Many are now making decisions under a blanket of fear. http://ow.ly/ZqVb50INKtA
There’s a spectrum of risk among this group, and a lot of tools to help them.
There is no single definition of the “food as medicine” concept, but it generally refers to prioritizing food & diet in an individual’s health plan, w/ the goal of preventing, reducing symptoms of, or reversing a disease state. http://ow.ly/ujnj50IMJUg
Can we use food and diet as medicine? If so, to what extent? What are the pros and cons of this approach to healthcare? We investigate.
New Jersey legal w**d sales can begin April 21. The state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission said it will issue licenses to 7 medical ma*****na dispensaries, to also sell recreational ma*****na starting April 21. http://ow.ly/j5GU50ILjgy
Legal w**d sales will begin at several sites next week.
Moxie Woman Health wishes you Happy Easter!
The intent of a proposed healthcare act is “to improve mental health among health care workers.” But a Dr. thinks Congress could help find ways to stop forcing Dr.s to see patients in 10 minutes & incentivizing invasive procedures. http://ow.ly/v5PP50IKZNK
I have finally found a niche in medicine where I am allowed to spend time with my patients and to provide the care that I deem necessary. I am forever grateful for the convoluted journey that has led me to this place. I am so lucky, and beyond grateful, to work for a health care system that does ver...
Many women w/ fibroids never notice anything amiss, but approximately 25-50% struggle w/ heavy menstrual bleeding, frequent urination & pain, which can lead to depression, reproductive health issues & lower work productivity. http://ow.ly/VScB50IKZRY
Black women are more likely to get the noncancerous growths, at a younger age, and have higher rates of hysterectomy. A growing movement calls for more compassionate care.
Researchers found people 50+ who had a COVID infection were 15% more likely to develop shingles, vs. people who were never infected. That risk climbed to 21% in people hospitalized with a severe case of COVID. http://ow.ly/ReGk50IIOXe
MONDAY, April 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Catching COVID-19 appears to increase an older person's risk of developing a case of shingles.Researchers found that people 50 and older who had a COVID infection were 15% more likely to develop shingles, compared to people who were never infected. That ris...
Nationwide, about 1-in-5 teens considered su***de during the pandemic, according to the CDC. The CDC also found 44% of high school students in the US reported they persistently felt sad or hopeless in the past year. http://ow.ly/LYOo50IGCjN
At least 30 students have died by su***de in a Las Vegas school district since the pandemic began.
No national data shows how often patients/families receive medical bills that were previously paid or forgiven, but hospital billing experts say it frequently happens. Sometimes reminder statements arrive even after payment. http://ow.ly/ejXe50IG0gI
A bill one family considered paid wrongfully resurfaced, resurrecting painful memories. It’s a scenario that’s not uncommon but grievously unsettling.
Samantha Roecker uses nursing & running to raise awareness of mental health challenges facing nurses. She plans to run the Boston Marathon in scrubs & break the Guinness World Records title for fastest marathon run in scrubs. http://ow.ly/vTOJ50IFhCW
Samantha Roecker hopes to break the Guinness World Records title for fastest marathon in scrubs during the Boston Marathon to raise awareness of nurses' mental health.
Its National Walking Day. A study found women who walked had less body fat. It also lowers blood clot risks since the calf acts as a pump, contracting & pumping blood from the feet & legs back to the heart, reducing load on the heart. http://ow.ly/OpGa50ICcis
Get more information on how walking offers many health and pain reduction benefits for people with arthritis.
New research suggests that one night of sleep with just a moderate amount of light may have adverse effects on cardiovascular and metabolic health. http://ow.ly/yqnG50IB5F4
Just a night or two of exposure to faint light is enough to raise your pulse and increase insulin resistance — factors that increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, researchers find.
A contributor tells MNT when she’d express distress/emotions that didn’t fit the ‘strong Black woman” trope she would be looked at like she’d sprouted a 2nd head. Her Dr. would say: There’s no cure, but it won’t kill you.’ http://ow.ly/GN8q50IzZNT
Nadine Dirks writes about how doctors blocked her timely access to appropriate endometriosis care, and what this meant for her health.
Since the 1800s, the word placebo has been used to refer to fake treatment – one that doesn’t have an active, physical substance. They’re sometimes called “sugar pills.” Today, placebos play a crucial role in medical studies. http://ow.ly/b7F950Iz1Wf
The power of the placebo comes down to the power of the mind and a person’s skill at harnessing it.
Experts say the legislation, which passed 232-193, would provide significant relief for privately insured patients with skimpier plans and for Medicare enrollees facing rising out-of-pocket costs for their insulin. http://ow.ly/JrAn50IxKTj
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday passed a bill capping the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for insured patients, part of an election-year push by Democrats for price curbs on prescription drugs at a time of rising inflation.
One hope about AI is that we’ll be able to use it for drug discovery. However, any system powerful & accurate enough to identify drugs safe for humans will also be good at identifying drugs that are incredibly dangerous. https://t.co/ucuE0A52OO
A new study shows the risks that can come from research into AI and biology.
The FDA said in making its decision, it had determined that the known and potential benefits of second boosters outweigh the known and potential health risks, notably for high-risk individuals. http://ow.ly/6ImN50IvjvK
The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to allow adults age 50 and older to get a second booster as early as four months after their first booster dose of any Covid-19 vaccine.
Chronic cough can challenge a patient’s quality of life. It can be caused by many diseases but most cases are caused by asthma, upper airway cough syndrome (due to post nasal drip) or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). http://ow.ly/Iv0u50IuoTB
Chronic cough tends to create a significant burden on the patient’s quality of life. The vast majority of cases are caused by asthma, upper airway cough syndrome, or gastroesophageal reflux disease.
At a wastewater treatment plant, larger items like baby wipes & car parts are filtered out. What remains goes into a giant vat where solids settle to the bottom. Then researchers siphon sludge samples & look for SARS-CoV-2. http://ow.ly/he4q50IsGxt
Many public health officials say the success of COVID-19 sewage surveillance should make it a regular tool in tracking infectious diseases.
If you live in NJ & you suffer from allergies, it might be time to start stocking up on tissues & antihistamines. The state could be in for a rough pollen season this year, say forecasters at AccuWeather. Ragw**d may be bad. http://ow.ly/Exll50IrOnQ
AccuWeather’s pollen outlook could mean a lot of itchy eyes and scratchy throats across the Garden State this year.
A new screening model relies only on a patient’s medical history to confirm their eligibility for medication abortion. Women can even get the medication via mail after a remote telehealth consultation w/ a clinician. http://ow.ly/rsfg50IqOiY
During the pandemic, health care providers began prescribing abortion pills safely based solely on a patient’s medical history. Continuing this practice could help remove barriers to abortion care.
A healthcare journalist & podcaster says dementia often begins in the brain decades before the 1st symptom of memory loss. We know a healthy dietary pattern can be very protective of the brain & that exercise is ‘brain medicine.’ http://ow.ly/1enH50IpRev
When healthcare journalist and podcaster Max Lugavere's mother was diagnosed with a form of Parkinson’s disease, he drew on medical studies to train himself on best practices for improving brain health through food. Lugavere is now releasing a cookbook entitled “Genius Kitchen,” which uses bra...
The 1st year of the Covid-19 pandemic saw more Americans drinking heavily/using illicit drugs. But the CDC says US cigarette smoking dropped to an all-time low in 2020 w/ 1-in-8 adults saying they were current smokers. http://ow.ly/1cWa50InJIc
Price hikes and changes in lifestyle likely contributed to a decline in cigarette use in 2020.
The pandemic has impacted delivery of care in patients w/ conditions other than COVID-19, including cancer. But this study is the first to examine how a COVID-19 diagnosis affects care & outcomes for gynecologic cancer patients. http://ow.ly/46CL50IoqI9
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A COVID-19 diagnosis can lead to potentially life-threatening treatment delays for women with gynecological cancers, a new study finds. That's especially true for non-white patients, the researchers said."We found that concurrent COVID-19 had significant n....
For several months at the beginning of the pandemic, American workers felt genuinely cared for by their bosses. But those feelings didn't last. By February 2022 employee cynicism had returned to pre-pandemic levels. http://ow.ly/9ttm50ImSPj
During parts of the pandemic, American workers said they felt genuinely cared for by their bosses, according to a new survey. But those warm fuzzies soon went away.
Even though she’d been triple vaxxed, she had a constant headache for 9 days that involved visual disturbances. Covid brought the symptoms of a bad cold, a hoarse voice, no appetite, a loss of taste & smell, & fatigue. http://ow.ly/SzN050Im2AZ
When I found out my dad tested positive, my mind raced. I started sobbing. I was in shock. I was angry. I was frustrated. I was worried. My baby was only 5 months old, and I feared for him even more than for myself. I felt sure that the damage had already been done and we were doomed for sickness, e...
To help fend off another wave of Covid-19, people will need a 4th dose of vaccine, says Pfizer’s CEO. ‘Many variants are coming & Omicron was the 1st one that was able to evade… the immune protection we're giving.’ http://ow.ly/l4vx50IkYwj
Pfizer is also hoping to make a vaccine that will protect against all variants. "If we are able to achieve that, then I think it is very easy to follow and remember so that we can go back to really the way (we) used to live," th CEO told CBS on Sunday.
Experts are calling for changes to diagnostic criteria for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) based on reanalysis of data from recent studies. Researchers suggest loosening the criteria could improve the accuracy of IBS diagnoses. http://ow.ly/3n7a50Ii6LC
A team of experts is calling for a change to diagnostic criteria for irritable bowel syndrome based on recent data.
The decision by the Texas Supreme Court, spelled the coming end to a federal lawsuit that abortion clinics filed even before the restrictions took effect in September, but were then rejected at nearly every turn afterward. http://ow.ly/Vjiq50IhRRH
Texas abortion providers say their best hope of stopping the nation's most restrictive abortion law is all but over. It comes after the Texas Supreme Court on Friday ended what little path forward clinics had under a federal lawsuit to stop the law known as Senate Bill 8.
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