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Why America’s Drug Shortages Are Lasting Longer
Beurer reports that after receiving a hypertension alert from your smartwatch, you should stay calm, check your blood pressure with a certified monitor, and consult a doctor if needed.
Multicultural Counseling: Why Finding A Therapist Who Understands You Matters
Rula reports on the importance of multicultural counseling, emphasizing culturally sensitive care to enhance therapeutic relationships and treatment effectiveness.
What To Do After Getting A Hypertension Alert From Your Smartwatch
Beurer reports that after receiving a hypertension alert from your smartwatch, you should stay calm, check your blood pressure with a certified monitor, and consult a doctor if needed.
A Guide To Medication Formularies: Understanding Your Prescription Coverage
GoodRx reports that understanding medication formularies is crucial for comparing health plans and managing prescription costs effectively.
Why Concerns About Tap Water Quality Are Getting Harder To Ignore
Culligan reports that concerns over tap water quality are rising as new contaminants like PFAS and microplastics are discovered, prompting increased scrutiny and regulatory attention.
EPA Rollback Could Bring Dirtier Air To Black Communities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a decision to delay or adjust stricter diesel emission standards, a move the agency projects will save the trucking industry billions. However, public health advocates contend that this rollback disproportionately harms Black communities, who are already overexposed to traffic-related pollution near freight corridors due to historical inequities.
Saving Black Mothers Starts Outside The Hospital
A recent Word In Black livestream event convened experts, including Dr. Kaytura Felix and Tamara Mason, to address the disproportionately high maternal mortality rates among Black women. The panel concluded that systemic issues, rather than biological factors, drive these disparities, advocating for community-based solutions such as expanded midwifery care, mental health support, and financial stability initiatives.
An Outbreak Of Diarrhea From A Parasite Is Surging. Here’s What To Eat And What To Avoid
Amid a significant rise in cyclosporiasis cases across 34 states, federal health officials are emphasizing the critical need for consumers to implement thorough food safety measures and remain informed on public health alerts to mitigate widespread illness.
Doctors See New Hope in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
Recent advances in targeted therapies and treatment sequencing are providing new hope for improving survival rates in patients fighting pancreatic cancer.
Why Doctors Say Sleep Is One Of The Best Forms Of Preventive Medicine
Medical experts emphasize that prioritizing consistent, quality sleep is a vital form of preventive medicine that protects physical health, mental well-being, and reduces the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and obesity.