The TFR is highest for women who live in Rockland, Jefferson and Orange counties and lowest for women in Otsego, New York City (Manhattan) and Tompkins counties. 65% of the households with babies were led by opposite sex, married couples. 17% were single mothers, 13% were cohabiting couples of any sex, and 5% were single fathers. As the children grew […]

The quality of surgery can drastically influence both short- and long-term postoperative outcomes and is a crucial consideration in studies that assess surgical outcomes. One approach for developing accurate quality measures is benchmarking, a quality-improvement process in which the best possible outcomes are identified to serve as a point of reference against which performance can be compared. Surgery for gallbladder […]

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. At 80, Joe Biden is already the oldest president ever elected. Last week, he formally announced his bid for re-election in 2024, at which point he will be nearing 82 and smashing his own record. With a marathon campaign ahead of him, and […]

Good nutrition and regular exercise can help prevent disease, but substantial evidence shows that only a minority of consumers adequately engage in these and other recommended healthy behaviors. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, only 10 percent of Americans eat enough vegetables, 13 percent get enough fruit and 24 percent exercise adequately. As a result, many healthy […]

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers evaluated the potential cognitive and metabolic health benefits of replacing sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption with non-nutritive sweetened beverages among young adults. Study: Switching from Sugar- to Artificially-Sweetened Beverages: A 12-Week Trial. Image Credit: successo images/Shutterstock.com Background SSB intake, including the consumption of carbonated energy drinks, soft drinks, iced teas and coffees, and […]

Revealed: Six warning signs of ovarian cancer Changes in bowel habits and persistent bloating are key signs of the cancer  The disease kills 11 women daily in Britain, according to Target Ovarian Cancer Bloating, changes in bowel habits and needing to pee more often are common signs of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ovarian cysts or even lactose intolerance.  But, when […]

If you are enrolled in Medi-Cal, as more than one-third of Californians are, make sure your county knows how to reach you, or you could lose your health coverage unnecessarily. You will likely hear and see public messages over the coming weeks urging you to update your contact information. Heed them. Then, sometime between now and next spring, you'll probably […]

New University of Virginia School of Medicine insights into how the brain responds to seizures could facilitate the development of much-needed treatments for the third of patients who don’t respond to existing options. School of Medicine researchers Ukpong B. Eyo, PhD, (left) and Edward Perez-Reyes, PhD, have advanced our understanding of how the brain responds to seizures. Image Credit: University of Virginia Health […]

Is your memory loss usual for your age… or is it a sign of DEMENTIA? Experts share 5 ways to tell them apart Changes in vision, mood and decision making are common signs of dementia  Experts say dementia can only be diagnosed by a qualified medical professional  Memory slips, mixing up words and struggling to focus can be a normal […]

Dr Amir lists diabetes symptoms Type 2 diabetes stems from insufficient insulin production. Stripped of this key hormone, your blood sugar can reach dangerous heights, hiking your risk of serious complications. Fortunately, dietary tweaks can go a long way when it comes to managing blood glucose levels, an expert has shared. Claire Lynch, a diabetes expert from Plant Based Health […]