Frankie Davies 
From a young age we are aware of the importance of keeping our teeth healthy. Aside from brushing them ourselves, we are also told to make sure we attend regular dentist appointments. However, in recent years this has become more difficult in the UK, with reports of a shortage in dentists and appointments available on … Read more
Most people with HIV gain weight after they start antiretroviral therapy (ART). In fact, it’s usually a good sign that your ART is working. You might hear your doctor call these early extra pounds a “return to health.” But too much treatment-related weight gain can sometimes lead to future health problems. “Three decades ago, when … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s initial estimate for Medicaid expenses is nearly $1 billion short of its now-predicted need, state lawmakers learned in a report that ignited concern over the state’s budget and access to the low-income healthcare program. A December outlook found that Medicaid is predicted to need $984 million more than what was thought in … Read more
Failure to tackle the cost of soaring infant formula is creating a crisis of infant hunger and putting the health of babies from low income families at risk, clinical experts and campaigners have warned. Leading doctors and nurses, including the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, have joined … Read more
During the winter it can be hard to get warm at night. As temperatures plummet many of us will wrap up in thick pyjamas and pile on the blankets in a bid to avoid the cold. Hot water bottles are another popular choice for fending off the chill. While they are effective, one expert has … Read more
By Olga Irwin, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson I don’t remember the exact date when I found out I was HIV positive, but I remember the first conversation I had with my doctor very well. He diagnosed me with AIDS and said I had only 3 months to live because my T-cell count was under … Read more
When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., many states like Ohio scrambled for masks and other protective gear. Supplies were so limited in 2020 that the state bought millions of medical gowns from a marketing and printing company and spent about $20 million to try to get personal protective equipment made in-state. … Read more
In the United States, arthritis is a leading cause of work disability, affecting over 53.2 million people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can happen for a number of reasons to adults at any age ― and the pain can be debilitating. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, but … Read more
Amid the twinkling lights and festive cheer, Olympic bobsledder Ralph Pichler, 69, is counting his blessings this Christmas, having triumphed over a harrowing battle with heart failure a little over two years ago. Pichler, a two-time world champion bobsledder, was diagnosed with heart failure in December 2021 during a visit to the University Health Network’s … Read more
While blood clots can crop up in response to bleeding and prove useful, not all clots are to be welcomed. When the gel-like clumps appear in your veins and arteries without a good reason, they can hike your risk of heart attacks and strokes. Worryingly, the outside temperature could play a role in this daunting … Read more
