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I had ‘scary’ preeclampsia — here’s what other moms should know
“I knew going in, if something happens, they’re going to catch it,” Bronx mom Amanda Perez said.
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I’m a dentist — here’s the truth about rinsing after brushing your teeth
This one's a brush job.
I'm exhausted all the time — doctors called me lazy until they discovered my rare condition
"It’s like being trapped in the 'Groundhog Day' movie — except instead of reliving the same day, I just relive the same exhaustion,” lamented Alyssa Davis.
My heart stopped — then the paramedic treating me had a heart attack
"I'm so grateful to him and grateful he was OK," Daisy Devane said about senior emergency medical technician Jeremy Williams.
Alzheimer's risks can be detected 15 years in advance with breakthrough blood test: study
The testing procedure was created by the company ALZpath and offers a comparatively painless, less costly alternative to spinal taps for insight into a person's risk of the disease.
Sloan Kettering cancer patients sick over threat of losing medical coverage under insurer Cigna: 'My heart just stopped'
Scores of cancer patients are scared to death after being informed that they could lose their medical insurance coverage stemming from a financial dispute involving Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center...
Our child has ADHD — the Adderall shortage is costing our family $280 more a month we can't afford
“With medication and accommodations at school, my daughter is a straight-A student. Without the medication, she’s failing,” one mom lamented. “It’s that stark of a difference.”
Hope for MS sufferers as doctors 'cautiously very excited' about stem cell therapy in brain
Over 2.8 million people live with MS worldwide, including 1 million in the US, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society reports.
Over 400 patients warned of HIV, hepatitis exposure in US hospital
The medication errors, which occurred during improper administration of IV drugs, involved patients who needed an endoscopy.
Get your COVID, flu and RSV shots before Thanksgiving: health experts
The flu "is not just a cold. It is a serious disease that can land you in the hospital and sadly, kill people, too,” said one health expert.
Wegovy cuts risk of heart problems by 20%: landmark study
“It moves from a kind of therapy that reduces body weight to a therapy that reduces cardiovascular events,” said Dr. Michael Lincoff, the study’s lead author and a heart expert...
I went for surgery to remove my appendix — doctors took out the wrong organ
“I’m not the same person I was when this started," George Piano lamented.
'Overwhelmed' seniors say they prioritize this when choosing healthcare
Over the years, nearly one-quarter of seniors have selected a healthcare plan that they weren’t happy with.
Study reveals common adult problem that could be destroying your mental health
More than two in three adults cited seven hours as the required amount of sleep for better mental health — but only one in three get that amount.
Patient's OCD, epilepsy curbed with electrical brain implant: 'This is pretty remarkable'
Four years ago, Amber Pearson had an implant put into her brain as part of her epilepsy treatment — and miraculously found it also helped to hinder compulsive thoughts.
5 secrets to a long, happy life — from the world's newest Blue Zone
Blue Zones boast lower rates of chronic diseases and a longer life expectancy.
New AI tool can help doctors detect melanoma with 100% accuracy
"The latest version of the software has saved over 1,000 face-to-face consultations in the secondary care setting between April 2022 and January 2023," a study author said.
The more people exercise, the lazier they are throughout the rest of the day, study suggests
The more time you spend engaging in a structured exercise routine, such as going to the gym or running, the more likely you are to cut back on other physical daily...
People looking to get new COVID vaccine getting hit with massive fees: report
Customers nationwide at pharmacies including Walgreens and CVS were surprised about charges up to $200 for the latest COVID vaccine booster.
NYU Langone Health is again ranked No. 1 in US for quality and safety
The award marks the second year in a row that the Manhattan-based hospitals have achieved a #1 ranking.
I had colon cancer twice before 50 — these are the signs doctors missed
"I hope that even if one person makes their case for more treatment options and it saves them, then that is why I am speaking out," Sherri Rollins wrote.