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In 2006, the American College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (ACOG) recommended that the menstrual cycle be a vital sign of health, which was endorsed and reaffirmed in 2020 by the American Academy of Pediatrics. In fact, a recent survey suggests that many pediatricians may not routinely provide any guidance. The paper is published in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas (2024).
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2 years ago Read more at Medical Xpress

Noelle Park, a clinical dietitian at OSF HealthCare, says people who are lactose intolerant can't have milk. She adds that milk helps with muscle mass and bone health. Brittany Mahomes shared on social media that she fractured her back.
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2 years ago Read more at Newsroom OSF HealthCare

The 2024 County Health Rankings, released each spring, shows how Eau Claire County compares to the state, nation, and peer counties on many health issues. The data measure many things that shape how long and well people live. Having access to health care plays a role, but so do income, education, reliable employment, transportation, safe housing, childcare, clean air, and more.
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2 years ago Read more at WEAU

The bad mood will pass if we wait a few minutes (or maybe an hour) You can nourish that bad mood. Feed it every slight that comes along, every inconvenience. But even in those times, that sadness will pass. It will take more time – days or weeks instead of minutes. If you find yourself mired in that level of sadness, then help is essential.
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2 years ago Read more at Penn State Health News

The CDC issued a health alert on March 18 to draw attention to the global spread of measles. The American Medical Association echoed the CDC’s warning as childhood vaccine exemption rates reached an all-time high.
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2 years ago Read more at Healthline

Beacon Research survey commissioned by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Forty percent of residents said they are putting off seeing a doctor or going to a hospital due to the cost of care. The biggest increase in health care costs noticed by consumers is high hospital bills.
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2 years ago Read more at Blue Cross Blue Shield MA

Ninez Ponce has helped ensure public health data collection goes beyond just including historically underrepresented communities. In recognition of this commitment, Ponce today received the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award from the CDC Foundation and the James F. and Sarah T. Fries Foundation. CHIS is the largest population-based state health survey in the nation.
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2 years ago Read more at UCLA Newsroom

Blue Ridge Academic Health Group (BRAHG) studies and reports on issues of fundamental importance to improving the health care system. The health care industry has been grappling with significant staffing shortages for years, a problem that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2 years ago Read more at VUMC Reporter

On Monday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at pushing women's health studies by bolstering data collection and increasing funding. The exact location of her speech is expected to be released closer to her arrival. More than 40% of all female voters listed health care as having the highest possible importance to them. President Biden is up for reelection in November.
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2 years ago Read more at WRAL News

MetroHealth has developed a comprehensive and innovative approach to advancing health equity and improving access to care for all people. This is essential in a community where heart and kidney disease, stroke, cancer, asthma, diabetes and other diseases are far more likely to kill you if you are a minority. MetroHealth and Cuyahoga Community College also announced a deepening partnership between the two organizations given their shared commitment to equity.
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2 years ago Read more at Newsroom MetroHealth