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Defibrillators Now Mandatory at Some Gyms, Stadiums -- Why Aren't More People Using Them?

Because athletes young and old can suffer cardiac arrest, some states have mandated the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in gyms, stadiums

'Substantial Demand' for Abortion Pills Ordered in Advance, Study Finds

A U.S. online provider of the mifepristone misoprostol abortion pill combo saw a ten-fold jump in orders when the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade was fir

Tips From an Expert as You Start 'Dry January'

Many folks New Year resolutions include having a Dry January, and that s a wise move, experts say. Taking even a one-month break from booze can lead to signific

Gold Standard Lacking for Measuring Respectful Maternity Care

The lack of a gold standard for measuring respectful maternity care (RMC) limits evaluation of other tools, according to a review published online Jan. 2 in the

Food Insecurity Declined in 2021 Versus 2019 in Low-Income Adults

Among low-income adults, food insecurity decreased in 2021 compared with prepandemic levels, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in the Annals of Inter

Use of Cryopreserved Oocytes Increased With Poor Ovarian Response

Patients with a poor ovarian response (POR) are more likely to return to use previously vitrified oocytes, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in JAMA

Protein Risk Score Can Predict Risk for Mortality in Heart Failure

A protein risk score can predict mortality for patients with heart failure, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Kayo

Study IDs Downstream Procedure, Complication Rates After Lung Cancer Screening

For individuals undergoing low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans for lung cancer screening (LCS), the rates of downstream procedures and complications are h

Citrus Supplement Could Ease Swelling After Knee Replacement

is used to reduce swelling in limbs of patients with disorders of the blood vessels. It is not approved as a prescription medication in the United States or Eur

Regret After Gender-Affirming Surgery Is Largely a Myth, Experts Say

TUESDAY, Jan. 2, 2024 Despite a common belief in the medical community and elsewhere, the vast majority of people who undergo gender-affirming surgery do not re

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