My Doctor Missed My Postpartum Symptoms. I Started Treating Them Myself — And Got Addicted.
The author says many are still afraid to speak up about postpartum symptoms. Cooper Urlich I’m a recovering addict who published a memoir about my addiction to alcohol and pills earlier this year. A few weeks ago, I was being interviewed on a podcast and the host asked me when I thought I had become […]
Albuminuria Testing Falling Short in Patients at Risk for CKD
Many cases of albuminuria may be missed in the U.S. due to lack of testing among patients at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD), a cohort study suggested. Examining electronic health records for nearly 200,000 patients with hypertension or diabetes, only 17.5% underwent albuminuria testing, reported Chi D. Chu, MD, MAS, of the University of […]
Whole Genome Sequencing Boosts Diagnosis of Rare Disease in Infants
Whole genome sequencing captured almost twice as many genetic abnormalities that may be responsible for disease in infants, compared with a standard targeted test, researchers found. In the Genomic Medicine for Ill Neonates and Infants (GEMINI) study, the diagnostic yield of whole genome sequencing was 49%, compared with 27% with NewbornDx, a standard targeted gene […]
17 Things Children Of Divorce Wish Their Parents Had Done Differently
Many of us are raised to believe that any family structure outside of the traditional, nuclear one is somehow “broken,” and that divorce causes children long-lasting harm. But when HuffPost asked folks to share the things they wish their parents had done differently surrounding divorce, people said again and again that they wished the divorce […]
There’s 1 Huge Mistake People Make When Using Nasal Spray
vgajic via Getty Images Too many of us don’t know how to use nasal spray correctly, and it can hurt our sinuses in the long run. Whether it’s seasonal allergies, sinus infections or a cold, at some point, you are going to want to use a nasal spray to help out your stuffy, irritated nose. […]
Taurine may be a key to longer and healthier life
A deficiency of taurine — a nutrient produced in the body and found in many foods — is a driver of aging in animals, according to a new study led by Columbia researchers and involving dozens of aging researchers around the world. The same study also found that taurine supplements can slow down the aging […]
Opinion | Upending the Notion of What It Looks Like to Be Suicidal
The death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss in December hit the entertainment world and many in the medical and Black communities like a thunderbolt. It is seemingly unfathomable how someone with so much love, light, and promise who exuded happiness could end his life at just 40 years old, in a hotel room just a 14-minute […]
The 9 Biggest Signs Of Autism In Adulthood
Westend61 via Getty Images Internally, many undiagnosed adults with autism say they feel different from those around them. You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are finding them enlightening and comforting as many people — mainly women — are undiagnosed as they […]
Family Gun Culture May Play a Role in Teens’ Risk of Firearm Suicide
SAN FRANCISCO — Many teens who died by firearm suicide grew up in gun-owning families, according to a small psychological autopsy study. Interviews with family members of nine teens who died by firearm suicide showed that 89% of decedents had prior family engagement with firearms or the family considered itself to be engaged in firearm […]
New Report Warns of Medical Credit Cards, Loans Pushed on Patients
As medical debt continues to saddle many Americans, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is warning against costly medical credit cards and loans that are being pushed on patients. These products can cause patients to pay “significantly more than they would otherwise pay,” the CFPB detailed in a new report. Medical providers can offer alternative […]