By having open and honest conversations at home about puberty, as well as where people can access the products they need, it breaks down the silence and secrecy that still exists surrounding periods.
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Humana: Moving Doctors From Fee-For-Service Cut Medicare Costs 19%
Humana’s shift from fee-for-service medicine to value-based payments for doctors is trimming more costs for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, the health insurance company says, citing a new annual internal study.
5 Ways Trauma And Poverty Affect Childhood Development
Poverty, neglect, housing instability, violence, food insecurity and separation from parents all affect childhood development – and thus, lifelong health. Yet, 13 million children are food insecure and one in six children live in poverty. Here are 5 th…
How Many Americans Die From The Flu Each Year? [Infographic]
Yesterday, President Trump claimed that “sometimes over 100,000” people die from the flu annually but CDC data shows that the true death toll is significantly lower, even in seasons that are particularly severe.
Dexamethasone: Here Are The Side Effects Of The Covid-19 Coronavirus Treatment That Trump Received
In addition to physical side effects, corticosteroids can affect your mood, thinking, and behavior.
Why Covid-19 Isn’t Just A Bad Version Of The Flu
Earlier this morning, US President Donald Trump compared Covid-19 to seasonal influenza. Anthony Fauci disagrees.
Report: More Than 120 Capitol Hill Frontline Workers Have Had Covid-19
Unlike lawmakers and staffers, these individuals are unable to work from home.
Bedside MRI Receives Clearance
A new portable Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system recently received clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
As We Fight The Coronavirus Pandemic, We Cannot Ignore Non-Communicable Diseases
As the world’s attention stays riveted on the coronavirus pandemic, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are silently wreaking havoc. Millions of people with NCDs are struggling to get the care they need and deserve.
Eddie Van Halen Has Died From Throat Cancer
Eddie Van Halen, founder of the eponymous group Van Halen, has died due to mestastatic throat cancer at the age of 65.
