MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A large Alabama hospital has paused in vitro fertilization treatments as health care providers weigh the impact of a state court ruling that frozen embryos are the legal equivalent of children. The University of Alabama Birmingham said in a statement Wednesday that its UAB Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility has paused … Read more
The Alabama Supreme Court recently ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law, raising concerns about how the decision could affect in vitro fertilization, commonly known as IVF. The decision issued in a pair of wrongful death cases brought by couples who had frozen embryos destroyed in an accident could potentially leave … Read more
Ontario will need close to another 7,000 health specialists to accommodate an aging population likely to seek more home care over the next five years, according to researchers. A McMaster University team that co-produced a study for Home Care Ontario is predicting “dire consequences” with the province’s senior population amid an explosion in numbers over … Read more
Cancer is a potentially deadly disease that occurs when abnormal cells grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. There are more than 200 forms of the disease that can affect the body, depending on where they start. Among the most common types in the UK is bowel cancer, which accounts for around 11 percent of … Read more
It’s the middle of the day and you just can’t seem to get out of first gear. And it’s not the first time. What’s making you feel so wiped out? There is a long list of possible reasons, and many of them are things that you can influence. Check out these common culprits for fatigue … Read more
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden on Wednesday was announcing $100 million in federal funding for research and development into women’s health as part of a new White House initiative that she is heading up. The funding is the first major deliverable of the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, which was announced … Read more
Emily Hollenbeck lived with a deep, recurring depression she likened to a black hole, where gravity felt so strong and her limbs so heavy she could barely move. She knew the illness could kill her. Both of her parents had taken their lives. She was willing to try something extreme: Having electrodes implanted in her brain as part of an experimental therapy. Researchers say the treatment —- called deep brain … Read more
Exercise is one of the most effective ways to maintain heart health. A regular exercise routine can cut the risk of developing heart disease in a number of ways – it lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of developing diabetes, helps maintain a healthy body weight, and reduces inflammation throughout the body. The American Heart … Read more
If your child suddenly has an attack of diarrhea and vomiting, and they complain of a stomachache, you may think to yourself, “stomach flu.” No, not really. What’s often called “stomach flu” is gastroenteritis, an infection of the stomach and intestines. The flu, or influenza, is different. It causes sore throats, runny noses, and general … Read more
NEW YORK — Emily Hollenbeck lived with a deep, recurring depression she likened to a black hole, where gravity felt so strong and her limbs so heavy she could barely move. She knew the illness could kill her. Both of her parents had taken their lives. She was willing to try something extreme: Having electrodes … Read more
