Types of mammograms and when they’re recommended

Screening mammogram. Diagnostic mammogram. 2D mammogram. 3D mammogram. There are different types of mammograms and mammogram machines, and it may be hard to know which you might need when the time comes. The process of getting a mammogram is usually the same for all, but the type used at your exam will depend on your … Read more

Texas Measles Outbreak Nears 100 Cases, Raising Concerns About Undetected Spread

Some private schools have shut down because of a rapidly escalating measles outbreak in West Texas. Local health departments are overstretched, pausing other important work as they race to limit the spread of this highly contagious virus. Since the outbreak emerged three weeks ago, the Texas health department has confirmed 90 cases with 16 hospitalizations, … Read more

How to Throw Up Safely: 10 Quick Tips for Nausea Relief

Sometimes you may feel like inducing vomiting due to food poisoning or some reaction to spoiled foods to get some relief. However, self-induced vomiting is not always safe and should only be done in specific situations, there may occur some situations where you need to know how to throw up.  This article covers safe methods, … Read more

How Long Does it Take For Semaglutide to Suppress Appetite?

Semaglutide (with brand names Ozempic and Wegovy) is a medication primarily used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss management. It helps by reducing hunger and managing blood sugar levels. If you are also prescribed this medication, you might wonder, “How long does it take for semaglutide to suppress appetite?” Understanding its appetite-suppressing effects is … Read more

Emma Heming Willis Shares Heartfelt Insights on Caregiving: “Support for Caregivers is Essential”

The 69-year-old actor received his diagnosis in February 2023. Emma Heming Willis Reveals Powerful Tips to Support Caregiving on Their Journey Emma Heming shows incredible resilience as she juggles raising two daughters, becoming a published author, and caring for her husband, Bruce Willis, who is dealing with frontotemporal dementia. The Die Hard star was diagnosed … Read more

The Counterintuitive Way I Lost Weight By Eating More

If you’re like most people, the idea of losing weight often brings up thoughts of cutting calories and eating less. It’s almost second nature, right? You eat less, you burn more, and voilà—you shed the pounds. But what if I told you that my weight loss success came from eating more—not less? It sounds counterintuitive, … Read more

What Is a Good AMH Level to Get Pregnant? Find Out Now!

If you’re trying to conceive, understanding your AMH levels can feel overwhelming. You might ask, what is a good AMH level to get pregnant? Let’s simplify this. AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) gives clues about your ovarian reserve and the number of eggs left in your ovaries.  However, fertility cannot be reduced to numbers. This guide outlines … Read more

Medicaid in the Crosshairs, Maybe

The Host The future of the Medicaid health insurance program for those with low incomes is in doubt, as Congress works on a budget plan calling for major cuts while President Donald Trump both promises to support that plan as well as to protect the program.  Meanwhile, thousands of employees at the Department of Health … Read more

GOP Takes Aim at Medicaid, Putting Enrollees and Providers at Risk

Medicaid is under threat — again. Republicans, who narrowly control Congress, are pushing proposals that could sharply cut funding to the government health insurance program for poor and disabled Americans, as a way to finance President Donald Trump’s agenda for tax cuts and border security. Democrats, hoping to block the GOP’s plans and preserve Medicaid … Read more