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Over 20 Prominent Women’s Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Call On the Biden Administration to Protect Preventive Services

May 31, 2023 admin 0

The Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention (AWHP) together with 22 national organizations delivered an open letter to President Biden regarding the Braidwood Management v. Becerra ruling. The letter urges the Biden administration to consider all available options to thwart the devastating […]

Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long COVID symptoms

May 25, 2023 admin 0

By NIH NIH-funded research effort identifies most common symptoms, potential subgroups, and initial symptom-based scoring system – with aim of improving future diagnostics and treatment Initial findings from a study of nearly 10,000 Americans, many of whom had COVID-19, have […]

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Vigorous exercise not tied to increased risk of adverse events in rare hypertrophic cardiomyopathy heart condition

May 18, 2023 admin 0

By NIH NIH-supported study could lead to less restrictions for those with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Vigorous exercise does not appear to increase the risk of death or life-threatening arrhythmia for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), according to a study supported by the National […]

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Reducing Maternal Mortality in the U.S. Full Briefing

May 16, 2023 admin 0

BY Women’s Congressional Policy Institute The Women’s Congressional Policy Institute (WCPI) held a congressional briefing, “Reducing Maternal Mortality in the United States.” The briefing was held in conjunction with the leadership of the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus and made possible with […]

On Tuesday, May 16, the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health will host the 7th Annual Vivian W. Pinn Symposium: “Menopause and Optimizing Midlife Health of Women”

May 14, 2023 admin 0

The day-long virtual symposium is an excellent opportunity to collect the latest scientific evidence on the menopausal transition, the many potential symptoms, as well as the risk and benefits of available therapies. The videocast link allows you to attend […]

May 17 Virtual Panel: Learn How Black Men Can Help Prevent Stroke & Dementia Later in Life

May 14, 2023 admin 0

The DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance is partnering with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to host a virtual panel discussion to commemorate World Hypertension Day. Black men ages 28 to 45 are at an increased risk […]

Beginning breast cancer screenings at age 40 is an important step, but concerns remain

May 10, 2023 admin 0

By The Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention May 9, 2023 (Washington, DC) — Today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued new draft guidelines expanding its recommendations for breast cancer screenings to encompass a broader age range, an update from the […]

Stay Well Community Health Initiative’s Nationwide Vaccination Day Vaccinates Hundreds of People Across the Country Against COVID-19

April 28, 2023 admin 0

By Dena Vang WASHINGTON—The Stay Well Community Health Initiative’s Nationwide Vaccination Day delivered over 400 COVID-19 vaccinations and free health resources to hundreds of people in a single day on Saturday, April, 22. In recognition of April being National Minority […]

People Make These 5 Everyday Mistakes That Can Cause Back Problems

April 25, 2023 zenger.news Comments Off

Dr. Juliette Hobson believes many are not doing enough to reduce the pressure and stress of the day job, and over time
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Emmett R. Massie

April 24, 2023 admin 0

By Staff How have you been able to navigate corporate America as an African American male? Navigating in corporate America for me has been a bit of a rollercoaster; however, I believe my ability to be reliable, dependable, and resilient […]

NCHE’S LEVERAGING HOPE PROJECT HELPS HEALTH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS TURN HEALTH DATA INTO A CATALYST FOR CREATING HEALTHIER & MORE EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES

April 22, 2023 admin 0

WASHINGTON – The National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE) today issued a report on Leveraging HOPE: A Community of Practice, which applies to communities the comprehensive health data collected under NCHE’s groundbreaking Health Opportunity and Equity (HOPE) Initiative. A HOPE interactive data tool […]

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Why Taking Painkillers For A Bad Back May Do More Harm Than Good

April 18, 2023 zenger.news Comments Off

The usefulness and safety of taking drugs to treat back pain, according to scientists, is now questionable.
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An Interview with LaShawn

April 12, 2023 admin 0

By Staff Tell us about your education. I graduated two years early, at the age of 16 as valedictorian of my class. Directly thereafter, I then attended a community college for one year before transferring to the University of Houston […]

A small group of people march for abortion rights near a Duane Reade in Union Square on March 08, 2023 in New York City. Duane Reade, whose parent company is Walgreens, announced last Thursday that they would no longer distribute the abortion pill, Mifepristone, in 21 states where Republican attorneys general have threatened legal action. ALEXI ROSENFIELD/BENZINGA

Judge Halts FDA Approval Of Abortion Pill As The Biden Administration Vows To Fight

April 11, 2023 zenger.news Comments Off

A Texas judge halted the approval of the abortion pill as the Biden Administration plan to appeal the decision in post-Roe
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Disparities identified among patients receiving advanced pulmonary support

April 7, 2023 admin 0

BY National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) NIH-funded study finds some adults are more likely to receive ECMO when compared to those who received mechanical ventilation only Some adults with severe respiratory illness, including women, those with public insurance, […]

Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention Deeply Concerned Over U.S. District Court’s Decision to Strike Down a Key Affordable Care Act Provision Protecting Preventive Health

April 5, 2023 admin 0

March 30, 2023 (Washington, DC) — A federal judge in Texas struck down a key provision in the Affordable Care Act that mandates insurers provide certain preventive services for free, including screenings for cancer and other chronic diseases as well as […]