It's not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful
Pain management during IUD insertion and similar procedures is vital, with local anesthetics like lidocaine being recommended by the CDC for reducing discomfort.
Opinion | It's an Invasive, Painful Procedure. Why Don't We Treat It Like One?
Pain management during IUD insertion is critical, but recommendations are often based on limited evidence and continue to reflect a dismissal of women's pain.
Health Officials Urge Doctors to Address I.U.D. Insertion Pain
Federal health officials recommend counseling on pain management before IUD insertion to address discomfort and validate women's experiences.
It's not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful
Pain management during IUD insertion and similar procedures is vital, with local anesthetics like lidocaine being recommended by the CDC for reducing discomfort.
Opinion | It's an Invasive, Painful Procedure. Why Don't We Treat It Like One?
Pain management during IUD insertion is critical, but recommendations are often based on limited evidence and continue to reflect a dismissal of women's pain.
Health Officials Urge Doctors to Address I.U.D. Insertion Pain
Federal health officials recommend counseling on pain management before IUD insertion to address discomfort and validate women's experiences.
You Tested Positive for Covid. Can You Still Travel?
Travelers are facing uncertainties due to new COVID variants and rising infection rates, impacting summer travel plans.
How Long Is Covid Contagious?
Positive COVID-19 individuals' contagiousness varies; immunity aids recovery. C.D.C. recommends isolation for 5 days post-positive test, then caution in public activities.
Health workers fear it's profits before protection as CDC revisits airborne transmission
Hospital leadership instructed health workers to forgo N95 masks early in the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to infections and deaths among frontline workers.
Research on airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was disregarded due to shortages and cost concerns around N95 masks, highlighting challenges in following scientific advice during emergencies.
US health officials drop five-day isolation time for Covid-19
CDC changes isolation guidelines for Covid-19 positive individuals to 5 days with improving symptoms and no fever for 24 hours.
Experts concerned the new guidelines may increase infection risk for vulnerable individuals.
California and Oregon Ease Covid Isolation Rules, Breaking With C.D.C.
Oregon and California have relaxed the rule that individuals with a positive Covid-19 test must stay away from others, as long as they have no symptoms.
Some health experts are concerned about this approach, especially as cases surge due to a new variant.
Advocates Worry New COVID Guidelines Will Have a Disparate Impact on People with Disabilities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
COVID-19 is the fourth leading cause of death in America. About 6.8% of Americans have long COVID, leading to more living with disabilities due to the virus.
You Tested Positive for Covid. Can You Still Travel?
Travelers are facing uncertainties due to new COVID variants and rising infection rates, impacting summer travel plans.
How Long Is Covid Contagious?
Positive COVID-19 individuals' contagiousness varies; immunity aids recovery. C.D.C. recommends isolation for 5 days post-positive test, then caution in public activities.
Health workers fear it's profits before protection as CDC revisits airborne transmission
Hospital leadership instructed health workers to forgo N95 masks early in the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to infections and deaths among frontline workers.
Research on airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was disregarded due to shortages and cost concerns around N95 masks, highlighting challenges in following scientific advice during emergencies.
US health officials drop five-day isolation time for Covid-19
CDC changes isolation guidelines for Covid-19 positive individuals to 5 days with improving symptoms and no fever for 24 hours.
Experts concerned the new guidelines may increase infection risk for vulnerable individuals.
California and Oregon Ease Covid Isolation Rules, Breaking With C.D.C.
Oregon and California have relaxed the rule that individuals with a positive Covid-19 test must stay away from others, as long as they have no symptoms.
Some health experts are concerned about this approach, especially as cases surge due to a new variant.
Advocates Worry New COVID Guidelines Will Have a Disparate Impact on People with Disabilities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
COVID-19 is the fourth leading cause of death in America. About 6.8% of Americans have long COVID, leading to more living with disabilities due to the virus.
CDC updates COVID guidelines on isolation period to align with symptom improvement and no fever for at least 24 hours.
Debate arises over the new CDC guidelines, with some supporting the clarity while others question the lack of scientific basis.
USPS will stop accepting orders for free COVID tests on March 8
Government-run efforts to provide free COVID-19 tests and Pfizer's antiviral are ending due to slowing trends.
ASPR has delivered over 1.8 billion free tests and will continue distributing to select facilities beyond the closure of the household shipment program.
Measles Q&A: Do I need a booster? And other answers
Measles cases rising in the U.S.
Vaccination is crucial for prevention
The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?
CDC updates guidelines for COVID-19 in schools
Differences in how schools and child care centers follow CDC recommendations
Dog attacks 2 kids walking to school, then bystander rushes to help, California cops say
Dogs can bite even trusted family pets.
Over 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs annually.
6 Alcohol Rules You Really Should Follow, According To Nutritionists
Practicing mindful drinking involves being aware of alcohol consumption and choosing to drink consciously.
CDC guidelines recommend one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men.
CDC expected to end 5-day COVID isolation period | Flipboard
CDC considering dropping 5 day COVID isolation period in April