In 2018, the American Academy of Pediatrics took a firm stance in supporting comprehensive and appropriate healthcare for transgender and gender diverse youth. Now, nearly five years later, the medical group, which represents 67,000 US physicians, is reaffirming their position and calling for a systematic review of research on the outcomes of gender-affirming treatments, seen …
Heather Sullivan had spent years dealing with her son Sawyer’s eczema. From a young age, his body would be covered in itchy rashes that were painful and uncomfortable. They tried various treatments, including steroid creams and bleach baths, but nothing seemed to work. At 15 months, Sawyer was even put on a powerful immunosuppressant, which …
In a recent column published in The Boston Globe, a physician proposed the idea of doctors wearing body cameras during patient encounters to address concerns of racism within the medical field. However, in the United Kingdom, a recent National Health Survey revealed that 26% of healthcare professionals and staff reported experiencing abuse or harassment from …
The FDA made a groundbreaking announcement yesterday when it approved an over-the-counter daily birth control pill for the first time. This means that Americans will soon have the ability to purchase hormonal birth control without a prescription, marking a significant historical milestone. However, this news also includes several other firsts. In the near future, Americans …
Anthony Fauci, the former target of vaccine opponents, now has a successor in that unwanted role. Dr. Peter Hotez, the dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, has recently been thrust into the spotlight due to his involvement with podcaster Joe Rogan. It all started when …
It is highly likely that a person’s skin color will undergo a change in the event of an overdose. This could manifest as an ashy tone or a blue coloration. Additionally, if excessive fluid accumulates in their mouth or lungs and mixes with air, foam may appear at their lips. Another symptom that may be …
During her Christmas dinner, Jenny Burriss recalls only being able to eat a single bite of beef before feeling full. This was a result of increasing her dose of semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes and obesity, which is commonly known as Ozempic or Wegovy. As a side effect of the drug, she also lost …
Elizabeth Holmes, the convicted fraudster and founder of Theranos, is awaiting an 11-year prison sentence for deceiving investors with her lab-in-a-box technology. While her fall from grace has been widely covered, a recent profile in The New York Times, which included her first interview since 2016, has sparked controversy. The author’s sympathetic tone towards Holmes …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a significant number of Americans are resorting to various measures to save money on their medications, including skipping doses and delaying refills. Additionally, many people are avoiding visiting the doctor due to the high costs associated with healthcare and insurance. However, regardless of these issues, …
As expectant mothers, we’re often told to avoid certain things during pregnancy, such as cat litter, deli meats, and hot tubs, to name a few. However, there’s another virus that doctors don’t often talk about: cytomegalovirus, or CMV. CMV is the leading infectious cause of birth defects in the United States, but few pregnant women …