HEALTH July 11, 2024 Some tampon products found to contain toxic metals in first-time study: 'Harmful ingredients' New research from UC Berkeley reveals that tampons from numerous brands may contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic and cadmium. Women's health experts Drs. Jillian LoPiano and Nicole Saphier discuss.
HEALTH July 11, 2024 In lupus breakthrough, researchers say they may have found what causes the autoimmune disease Researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
HEALTH July 10, 2024 Some moms are microdosing on mushrooms, touting the benefits – but risks exist, say doctors Thousands of mothers are taking microdoses of psychedelic or “magic" mushrooms — officially called psilocybin — to ease their stress and anxiety. Experts weigh in on potential benefits and risks.
Rare Diseases July 9, 2024 Stiff person syndrome patients share what it’s like to live with the rare disease Two people who are living with stiff person syndrome — a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle rigidity and spasms — shared with 91±¬ÁÏ Digital what their experience has been like.
HEALTH July 7, 2024 New medications, caregiver stress relievers and epilepsy awareness top this week's health news This week's health roundup includes a new Alzheimer's medication, a man's fight for epilepsy awareness, tips for relieving caregiver stress, a summer COVID surge and more.
HEALTH July 6, 2024 Alzheimer’s on mother’s side of the family could increase disease risk, study finds Having a mother with Alzheimer’s could lead to a higher risk of inherited disease than a paternal history, according to a recent study from Mass General Brigham. Researchers and doctors explain.
Women's Health July 2, 2024 The 9 most common questions women over 40 ask their doctors, according to a menopause expert Staying healthy as a woman over age 40 starts with asking the right questions, doctors say. Dr. Alexa Fiffick, a family medicine physician in Cleveland, Ohio, shared what patients want to know.
OPINION July 1, 2024 Read the mind-boggling feminist demand for men in women’s locker rooms The National Women’s Law Center follows the bizarre path of feminism from fighting for women in sports with Title IX to using those same regulations to fight against them.
HEALTH June 24, 2024 Ohio woman with epilepsy finds safety with her service dog: ‘Our bond is set in stone’ Channing Seideman, 30, of Ohio was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child. She still has daily epileptic seizures, but her service dog, Bishop, helps keep her safe. 91±¬ÁÏ Digital spoke with her.
HEALTH June 20, 2024 New lawsuit claims women's medical program illegally excludes White students A new lawsuit has been filed against the American Association of University Women, alleging that its fellowship program is discriminatory and illegal.
Roman Catholic June 16, 2024 Christian knights continue delivering babies in Bethlehem as Israel-Hamas conflict devastates Holy Land Holy Family Hospital n Bethlehem, just steps from where Jesus was born, is building to a future where no baby in the Holy Land will be born without a bed.