Frankie Davies 
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House approved a measure on Friday to enable people to buy health insurance through the state’s health care exchange regardless of their immigration status, with the approval of a federal waiver. The House voted 101-34 for the bill, which now goes to the Senate, where similar legislation is under … Read more
A doctor has outlined two key symptoms of genital psoriasis to spot. Dr James O’Donovan, a doctor based in the UK, warned that the condition is “more common than you think”. Psoriasis affects around one in 100 people in the UK, according to the NHS. While this skin condition usually appears in areas like your … Read more
When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), your immune system works against you. Left unchecked, immune cells attack the protective layer that surrounds your nerve fibers. Doctors used to think your immune T cells were the main culprit in this. Immune B cells, which make antibodies, were considered innocent bystanders. That changed as scientists started to … Read more
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Lawmakers began scrambling for ways to protect Alabama in vitro fertilization services after multiple providers paused treatment in the wake of a state Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos could be considered children under a state law. Facing a wave of shock and anger from the decision, legislators prepared separate proposals in … Read more
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Lawmakers began scrambling for ways to protect Alabama in vitro fertilization services after multiple providers paused treatment in the wake of a state Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos could be considered children under a state law. Facing a wave of shock and anger from the decision, legislators prepared separate proposals … Read more
Amid a global escalation of measles cases, Canadian health officials are issuing a warning about the potential surge in imported cases, especially with spring break around the corner. Dr. Theresa Tam, chief public health officer at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), said in a media release on Friday that as spring break approaches, … Read more
High cholesterol can often be the result of unhealthy dietary and lifestyle choices. Elizabeth Wall, registered nutritionist from Nutrivitality, told Express.co.uk: “Unfortunately, many people are not aware of this until it’s too late. “Having too much cholesterol can block your blood vessels and increase your chances of heart problems or a stroke.” Fortunately, switching up … Read more
Feb. 23, 2024 – Is shorter better? Or just more practical? The CDC is reportedly going to cut its COVID-19 isolation recommendations down from 5 days to 24 hours starting in April. The agency appears to be walking a fine line between reducing COVID transmission, including the JN.1 variant, and the reality that many people struggle … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some Republican lawmakers in West Virginia want to ban transgender youth at risk for self-harm or suicide from accessing medical interventions such as hormone therapy. The GOP-controlled Legislature banned such interventions last year while allowing the self-harm and suicide exception. Now, a group of lawmakers want to eliminate that narrow definition, which … Read more
On Friday, Feb. 16, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that several couples whose embryos had been destroyed when they were removed from a hospital freezer could sue for “wrongful death,” meaning the embryos are considered children in the eyes of the law. The text of the ruling refers to embryos as “unborn life” and “extrauterine … Read more
