Category: Health

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Why Should I Get Tested for Hepatitis C?

As an adult American woman, your health and well-being are of utmost importance. Routine health screenings are essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and one crucial test that every woman should consider is for Hepatitis C. This viral infection can cause severe liver damage and complications if left untreated. In this article, we will explore […]

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What’s New in Weight Loss Medication?

Losing weight can be a challenging endeavor; for many individuals, it requires more than just diet and exercise. Weight loss medications can provide an additional tool to help individuals achieve their weight loss goals. In recent years, there have been exciting developments in weight loss medications, with new options that offer promise for those struggling […]

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Veozah: Empowering Menopausal Women with Relief from Vasomotor Symptoms

Veozah: Empowering Menopausal Women with Relief from Vasomotor Symptoms Menopause, a natural phase of a woman’s life, brings about a range of physical and emotional changes. Among the most common and bothersome symptoms experienced by menopausal women are vasomotor symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats. Fortunately, there is a groundbreaking pharmaceutical innovation on […]

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Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic acute fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a serious medical condition that is on the rise worldwide. The disease is characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver, leading to inflammation and liver damage. NAFLD is typically associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome, and it is more commonly seen in men than […]

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Global Obesity Risk

Obesity is a major health concern worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2016, over 1.9 billion adults were overweight, and 650 million of them were obese. Obesity is not only a health risk, but it also puts a strain on healthcare systems and the global economy. This article will discuss the causes […]

Ramadan and Pregnancy

Sarah Azad, MD This Ramadan will start in the last week of March, and the fasts will last 14-16 hours.   Fasting during pregnancy brings up a lot of questions. Every pregnancy is different.  Each person has various medical issues, weight issues, and issues with their pregnancy, so please bring up fasting during one of your […]

Vaccination in Pregnancy Linked with Lower Risk of Positive Tests in Infants

We know pregnant women are at a higher risk of infection from COVID-19. As per our previous updates, we also know that vaccination during pregnancy does not increase the risk of fetal anomalies, neonatal hospitalizations, or infant demise. Some studies also showed that vaccination during pregnancy helped protect babies from serious illness and risk of […]

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US Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Roe vs. Wade: Is a Serious Setback for Reproductive Health and Human Rights

MEDIA CONTACTS:  Shannon McClendon gro.a1787949656na@no1787949656dnelc1787949656cm.no1787949656nnahs1787949656   Zachary Levine gro.a1787949656na@en1787949656ivel.1787949656yrahc1787949656az1787949656 SILVER SPRING, MD – The American Nurses Association (ANA) is dismayed by the 6-3 ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v, Jackson Women’s Health which has overturned the longstanding and significant precedent of Roe v. Wade. The Dobbs ruling removes the right of all women to access high-quality health care and make personal […]

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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today released the following statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs, State Health Officer of the Mississippi Department of Health, et al. v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization et al.: “Today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and held that the right to abortion is no longer protected by […]