A vitamin-sized diagnostic could be the future of esophageal cancer prevention. Cancer of the esophagus — the muscular tube that moves food from the mouth into the stomach — has just a 20% five-year survival rate. Yet there are no standard or routine screening tests for the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). […]
Cases of norovirus or stomach flu climb steadily across US: ‘This is the season for it’
Cases of norovirus, also known as the stomach flu, are rising across the country. Specifically, in the northeastern U.S., positivity rates have hit 13.4% as of Feb. 17, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Norovirus is very contagious, according to the CDC. It can cause diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and […]
Alabama providers suspend IVF treatments after state court’s ruling as fertility experts weigh in
A decision from the Alabama Supreme Court has led to a halt in IVF services at some locations and a flurry of protests from providers in the fertility space. The court ruled on Feb. 16 that under state law, frozen embryos are considered children, stating in the decision that “the Wrongful Death of a Minor […]
Alabama providers suspend IVF treatments after state court’s ruling as fertility experts weigh in
A decision from the Alabama Supreme Court has led to a halt in IVF services at some locations and a flurry of protests from providers in the fertility space. The court ruled on Feb. 16 that under state law, frozen embryos are considered children, stating in the decision that “the Wrongful Death of a Minor […]
ADHD in males versus females: What you must know about the differences in symptoms and treatments
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be common, but it’s also sometimes hard to spot. ADHD is usually first diagnosed in childhood and is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Symptoms of ADHD in kids can include trouble paying attention, difficulty controlling impulsive behaviors […]
ADHD in males versus females: What you must know about the differences in symptoms and treatments
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be common, but it’s also sometimes hard to spot. ADHD is usually first diagnosed in childhood and is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Symptoms of ADHD in kids can include trouble paying attention, difficulty controlling impulsive behaviors […]
What is Alaskapox? First fatality reported from animal-borne virus, likely contracted from stray cat
The first fatality from Alaskapox, a type of orthopoxvirus, has been reported on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. State officials released a bulletin on Feb. 9 detailing that an elderly man contracted the virus in Sept. 2023, likely from an infected stray cat who scratched him. The man, whose immune system had been suppressed by […]
What is Alaskapox? First fatality reported from animal-borne virus, likely contracted from stray cat
The first fatality from Alaskapox, a type of orthopoxvirus, has been reported on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. State officials released a bulletin on Feb. 9 detailing that an elderly man contracted the virus in Sept. 2023, likely from an infected stray cat who scratched him. The man, whose immune system had been suppressed by […]
Cardiologist answers some of the top heart health questions on Google for American Heart Month
People are curious about heart health — and for good reason. Heart disease remains the leading killer of men and women in the U.S. — each year, around 695,000 people die from cardiovascular conditions, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For American Heart Month, Dr. Martha Gulati, M.D., a leading Cedars Sinai […]
Ask a doctor: ‘Why do my gums bleed after I brush my teeth, and what should I do about it?’
If you notice your gums are bleeding after you brush your teeth, you could have other symptoms as well, such as tenderness and swelling. Oral health is very important — and if your gums bleed, you should bring this up with your dental professional. “Gums may start to look swollen and turn reddish in color […]