The Supreme Court on Friday overturnedRoe v. Wade, reversing the constitutional right to abortion. While the ruling does not prohibit abortion in every state, the absence of federal protection means it is now up to individual states to regulate or ban the procedure. At least13 states with the so-called “trigger” lawswill immediately ban abortion after the reversal ofRoe v. Wade. About a dozen more states are expected to follow suit....

COVID-19 interventions from masking to increased hand washing meant fewer cases of flu, RSV, and even foodborne illness outbreaks during the pandemic. There are also increasing cases of infection fromVibrio, a“flesh-eating” bacteria found in raw seafood;Yersinia, a bacteria in undercooked pork; andCyclospora, a parasite often linked to imported produce. The CDC report is based on data from only 10 states, but it’s representative of national trends. As we tried to understand which foods are the biggest culprits behind illness, we dove into CDC’s National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS), which was launched in 2009 to integrate data collected through the Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance System and the Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System....

That number could be higher if the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizes the Pfizer vaccine for children under 5 years old or the Moderna vaccine for children under 6 years old. Parents Have Mixed Feelings About FDA’s Delay in COVID Vaccines for Kids Under 5 The only vaccine authorized for use in people under the age of 18 is Pfizer. Vaccine Uptake in Kids Remains Slow Uncertainty surrounding the proper vaccine dosage and delays in authorizing its use in children under 5 created some obstacles to boosting vaccination rates among the younger crowd....

Key Takeaways Nearly 42% of Americans are living withobesity, making it one of the nation’s most pressing health conditions.The current obesity treatment options can be costly and invasive, limiting how many people who might benefit can actually access them. On average, people diagnosed with obesity pay $1,861 more in medical costs compared to people who don’t have the condition. But some rumblings from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers suggest that affordable, accessible treatments for obesity could be just around the corner....

Who Needs Cardiac Rehab? Cardiac rehabilitation can benefit anyone who has experienced a cardiac event including: Some evidence shows exercise-based rehab can also help people diagnosed withstable angina. Through cardiac rehab, healthcare professionals work together to help you improve your functional mobility, decrease risk factors related to your cardiac injury, and help you and your family manage the psychosocial effects that may influence your recovery after a heart attack. Your cardiac rehabilitation team will include physical therapists who help evaluate cardiac function, assess impairments that may limit your mobility, and prescribe progressive exercise and physical activity to help you return to your normal lifestyle after a cardiac event....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It Is CalculatedWhy You Might Need an A/G TestLow A/G RatioHigh A/G RatioDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Is Calculated Why You Might Need an A/G Test Low A/G Ratio High A/G Ratio Diagnosis The A/G ratio is a blood test that measures the amount ofalbuminandglobulinproteins in your blood. A high A/G ratio may indicate kidney disease, an antibody deficiency, or severe dehydration....

This hemoglobin A1C results analyzer will help you understand whether your A1C levels are in the low, optimal, or high range, and what that means.“Your hemoglobin A1cCis a very important number in your diabetes diagnosis and management. It tells the likelihood of getting complications and also how well your treatment plan is working. It is also one of the key communicators between your doctor and your disease” –Ana Maria Kausel, MD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?BenefitsTechniquesABA At-HomeExamplesSuccess RateDrawbacksWhen to Stop ABA Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Benefits Techniques ABA At-Home Examples Success Rate Drawbacks When to Stop ABA Advocates of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy for autism cite its success in helpingautistic peoplelearn behaviors and skills to navigate everyday life. ABA uses a variety of techniques to reinforce positive behaviors and reduce negative ones....

If you use a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, you usually have to remove the sensor before any imaging tests like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. But now, Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 have received the first and only FDA clearance that allows patients to keep their devices on during imaging procedures.TheseCGM devicestrack glucose levels in people with diabetes and alert insulin users when a dose is needed.Before the FDA clearance, patients had to remove their CGM sensor during imaging, often leading to hours of lost data, according toCarol Wysham, MD, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesAsymptomatic AneurysmsEmergency SymptomsScreening and DiagnosisTreatmentRecoveryPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Asymptomatic Aneurysms Emergency Symptoms Screening and Diagnosis Treatment Recovery Prevention Abdominal aorticaneurysm(AAA) is enlargement of the abdominal portion of the body’s largest artery, theaorta. Aneurysms grow slowly over time, and with small ones there are often no symptoms at all. However, larger aneurysms and rapidly expanding aneurysms can cause symptoms, and even rupture (burst) or dissect (tear)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Do They Show?What Don’t They Show?How They WorkUnderstanding the ResultsRadiation RiskRisks of CT With Contrast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Do They Show? What Don’t They Show? How They Work Understanding the Results Radiation Risk Risks of CT With Contrast Healthcare providers use abdominalcomputed tomography (CT)scans to diagnose various diseases and conditions, including cancer, blood clots, kidney or bladder stones, ulcerative colitis, and certain infections....

urbazon / Getty Images Constipation is usually defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. In addition to stress, certain lifestyle issues can lead to constipation. These include eating a low-fiber diet, not getting enough exercise, and not drinking enough water. Many people also experienceconstipation while traveling. Research on Massage and Constipation Even though massage isn’t a standard treatment for constipation, some scientific research shows that it may help in restoring regularity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesSerious CausesDiagnosisGetting ReliefSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Serious Causes Diagnosis Getting Relief Seeking Medical Care Abdominal (stomach) painis common, and most people experience it at some point in their lifetime. While abdominal pain typically stems from minor issues and resolves independently, certain red flags like intense, persistent pain may signal a serious condition. Aleksandr Rybalko / Getty Images...