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Paula Doress-Worters, an Author of ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves,’ Dies at 8719:11 She wrote about postpartum depression when it was an unmentionable like abortion or birth control, and her research on her own suffering helped countless women. ‘How Low Can You Go?’ The Shifting Guidelines for Blood Pressure Control14.března The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking high blood pressure and dementia. Earlier Cholesterol Testing Can Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes, New Guideline Says13.března Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes. How Safe Is Plasma Donation?13.března Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week. E.P.A. Moves to Weaken Limits on Ethylene Oxide13.března The gas, ethylene oxide, plays a crucial role in sterilizing medical devices. But long-term exposure is linked to several types of cancer and other ailments. A New Lifeline Helps Inmates Transition to Life Out of Prison13.března Medicaid is now paying for health care in jails and prisons, helping smooth inmates’ return to the community. Corrections and law enforcement officials say they’re all for it. His Harvard Lab Was Thriving. Then Came the Cuts.13.března Will Mair, who studies aging, lost almost all his research funds when the White House cracked down on Harvard. He was wholly unprepared for the upheaval that followed. Two People Die After Paid Plasma Donation at Clinics in Canada13.března Grifols, a Spanish health care company, operates clinics in Canada that collect blood plasma from donors in exchange for an honorarium. In Criminal Cases, Moss Is Often Underfoot and Overlooked12.března A group of scientists and law enforcement officials are pointing to the role moss can play to help solve crimes. A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care12.března As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds. Food Stamp Recipients Sue Over Bans on Sugary Drinks11.března In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governing changes in policies. A Planned Parenthood Clinic, in a Pinch, Turns to Botox11.března The move is designed to keep the doors of the clinic open, and is a reflection of the increasingly blurred lines between the beauty industry and health care. V.A. Begins Drive to Put Homeless Veterans Into Guardianship11.března A joint effort with the Justice Department creates new authority to compel veterans into institutional or involuntary care. In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation11.března Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion. Black Rain and Health Fears After Strikes on Iran Fuel Depots10.března Health experts warn of long-term respiratory and neurological risks as smoke from burning oil spreads across the region. |