An OTC Contraceptive Pill Is Coming Soon, but Who Will Pay For It?
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The first over-the-counter birth control pill is slated to hit drug stores in early 2024, but questions about cost and insurance coverage loom. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill (norgestre…
Learn MoreIs Pipe Smoking Bad for You? Here’s How It Affects Your Health
You’ve likely heard that smoking cigarettes raises your risk for lung cancer, heart disease and stroke, but what about pipe smoking?Like cigarettes, smoking a pipe can have serious health consequences. Here, experts discuss the similarities and differ…
Learn MoreEarly Morning Exercise May Be Best for Weight Control
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to staying trim, timing may be everything.That’s according to new research that found adults who routinely engaged in moderate-to-vigorous exercise early in the morning were less likely to be o…
Learn MoreDoctors Working With Trans Kids Oppose ‘Unsafe’ State Bans
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new survey of U.S. doctors specializing in the care of transgender kids finds they’re alarmed by pressure to limit patient care, threats to personal and patient safety, and the possibility of legal action….
Learn MoreMany Women May Overestimate Risks From Genes Tied to Breast Cancer
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women who carry mutations in genes known as BRCA have an elevated risk of breast cancer. But a large, new study suggests that risk may be lower than generally believed — especially if a woman has no close r…
Learn MoreFertility Issues? Ovulation Tests Can Help, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new review of clinical trials with an eye toward successful conception affirms that timing is key when trying to get pregnant.The review found that using urine ovulation tests to time intercourse improved …
Learn MoreAnother School Sports Season: How to Lower Your Child’s Odds for Injury
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it’s also important to help protect them from injuries. Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helping kids play safely, according to Nemour…
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