MONTGOMERY, Ala. — LeeLee Ray went through eight miscarriages, one ectopic pregnancy and multiple surgeries before turning to surrogacy in her hopes of having a child. She and her husband found a surrogate through a matching program, and they hoped to soon transfer frozen embryos. But now that plan is in doubt as Alabama fertility … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Older U.S. adults should roll up their sleeves for another COVID-19 shot, even if they got a booster in the fall, U.S. health officials said Wednesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Americans 65 and older should get another dose of the updated vaccine that became available in September … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland has put the pharmacare bill on the House of Commons notice paper, bringing one step closer the tabling of the long-awaited legislation and central piece in the government’s deal with the NDP. This makes it possible to introduce the legislation on Thursday or Friday, as government bills need at least two … Read more
A new measles jab campaign is set to hit TV and social media next week as cases of the disease continue to rise in children. The uptake for all routine childhood vaccinations has plummeted, creating a risk of outbreaks of more than a dozen serious illnesses. At least 650 people have caught measles just since … Read more
We all know sibling rivalry is common among kids. But it can last decades after childhood has ended. Scroll through online message boards and forums, and you’ll find a slew of stories. Grown-up brothers and sisters bicker. Push each other’s buttons. Steal money from one another. Play cruel pranks. Even physically fight. Some just squabble. … Read more
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s government made a last appeal to junior doctors to end a walkout, with hours left to go before the Thursday deadline on its threats to suspend medical licenses and prosecute the strikers. Thousands of medical interns and residents have been on strike for about 10 days to protest the … Read more
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — LeeLee Ray went through eight miscarriages, one ectopic pregnancy and multiple surgeries before turning to surrogacy in her hopes of having a child. She and her husband found a surrogate through a matching program, and they hoped to soon transfer frozen embryos. But now that plan is in doubt as Alabama … Read more
A deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes that killed nine Canadians appears to be over, health officials say. The outbreak, which sent 68 Canadians to hospital between October and December last year, ended in January, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) officials said in a health notice. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Read more
Your surroundings have an impact on your overall health, wellbeing and happiness. Quality of life can depend on factors such as air quality, access to green spaces, local healthcare services and even the weather. Therefore, levels of wellbeing across the UK are varied depending on the experience of residents. And a survey conducted by floral … Read more
While shopping for breastfeeding gear, you may have noticed lactation massagers in addition to breast pumps, nipple cream, and nursing pillows. What are they? And do you need one? A lactation massager is a handheld device that’s intended to help women overcome certain breastfeeding challenges, like engorged breasts or clogged milk ducts. Should you get … Read more
