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The nation’s opioid epidemic has sent an alarming number of children into the foster care system, but the numbers would be even worse if it weren’t for grandparents. They’re stepping in to stepping in to raise grandkids while their own children battle substance abuse — and it’s not easy. Sharon and Terri Beckett know that all […]
Billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, who runs Verity Health System, bought the Los Angeles Times earlier this year. (Reuters) A California hospital chain managed by Los Angeles billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong filed for bankruptcy Friday, citing mounting losses and debt, as it seeks a new buyer. Verity Health System, the nonprofit company that operates six hospitals in […]
Sexual health services are at ‘breaking point’ after 3.3million people visit clinics in one year The Tinder effect? Sexual health services are at ‘breaking point’ after 3.3million people visit clinics in one year, councils warn Sexual health services in England are ‘stretched to the limit’ 3.3million people visited clinics last year, council leaders are warning […]
Now more than ever, networking is key to getting ahead, especially for women in health IT. Whether through co-workers and relationships, or via social media, face-to-face events and other virtual connections, you are building relationships that can help you succeed, support your work and transform health. A colleague or mentor may be able to recommend […]
— Parents of a child with epilepsy may be preoccupied with keeping the child safe during the school day. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these suggestions: Develop an action plan so that teachers and school officials know what to do in the event of a seizure or similar emergency. Contact the […]
Jennifer Lawrence is revealing how she keeps in shape while indulging in some of her beloved foods. The Oscar-winning actress, 28, opened up about her diet and exercise in an interview with Vogue published on Thursday. Lawrence, who has been outspoken in the past about what she eats, admits there are certain things about staying fit […]
An outbreak of Salmonella tied to kosher chicken products has sickened 17 people in four states on the east coast, according to federal health officials. The illnesses occurred from September 2017 to June 2018 in Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Among the cases reported, […]
We all know a couple that breaks up and gets back together so often that it becomes a normal part of their relationship. Maybe we’ve been in one of these relationships ourselves. Either way, we know they’re very stressful to be around and/or in, but beyond that, they can also be bad for our mental […]
‘Highly allergenic tree pollen’ is already in the air. As anyone with seasonal allergies knows, hay fever season is coming. Hay fever season kicks off in September and peaks during the months of October and November. Experts, however, are warning anyone who suffers from allergies that the time to start preparing is now. According to […]
— A vasectomy is a method of birth control that involves minor surgery to prevent sperm from reaching semen. More than 500,000 men in the United States have the procedure each year, the Urology Care Foundation says. The procedure can be done in a urologist’s office, a hospital or a surgery center. Most men recover […]