Estigma e incluso daño, son comunes cuando las personas transgénero van al médico
MIÉRCOLES, 27 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las personas transgénero enfrentan dificultades al recibir atención médica adecuada debido a problemas como el voyerismo, ser tratadas como anormales e incluso negárseles la atención debido a su i…
Learn MoreDías de calor excesivo podrían provocar más crisis por abuso de alcohol y drogas
MIÉRCOLES, 27 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las altas temperaturas parecen impulsar las visitas al hospital relacionadas con las drogas, un problema que podría empeorar con el cambio climático, sugiere un nuevo estudio.”Vimos que durante p…
Learn MoreFDA Adds Warning to Ozempic Label About Risk for Blocked Intestines
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ozempic, a type 2 diabetes drug that has increasingly been used to help with weight loss, will now be labeled as having the potential to block intestines.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently made…
Learn MoreCannabis Use Relatively Common Among Midlife Women
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Current and lifetime medical and recreational cannabis use is relatively common among midlife women, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the North American Menopause Society, held from …
Learn MoreAge, Race, Education Most Prevalent Disparities Tied to Menopausal Hormone Therapy Rx
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Age, race, and education are the most prevalent disparities associated with menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) prescribing, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the North American Menopau…
Learn MoreMore Progress Seen in Female Versus Minority Leadership Diversity in Medicine
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some specialties have made significant improvements in academic medial leadership diversity since 2007, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Network Open.Austin M. Meadows, from Henry For…
Learn MoreMost Online Marijuana Dispensaries Lack Adequate Age Verification
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most online marijuana dispensaries lack adequate age verification features and accept nontraceable payment methods, according to a research letter published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Pediatrics.Ananya Terala…
Learn MorePhysical Restraint Use More Likely for Black Adults in Emergency Departments
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In adult emergency departments, physical restraint is uncommon but occurs more often among Black patients than White and non-Black patients, according to a review published online Sept. 25 in JAMA Internal…
Learn MoreJust 23% of U.S. Adults ‘Definitely’ Plan to Get New COVID Shot
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Just 23% of American adults say they ‘definitely’ will get the new COVID-19 vaccine, while another 23% say they will ‘probably’ get it, according to a new poll, which also finds interest in the shot falls …
Learn MoreMore Women Using Cannabis to Help Ease Menopause Symptoms
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women over 50 are turning to weed in droves, and menopause symptoms may be one big reason why, new research suggestsThese women may not necessarily be getting the results they’re looking for, however. That…
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