New Algorithm Can ID Critical Cancer Mutations in DNA
July 12, 2022 – Most people probably know facial recognition as the thing that unlocks your smartphone. But this technology could also be used as a tool in the fight…
Three things to know about health insurance coverage for abortion
Enlarge this image Supporters of abortion rights rally at the Minnesota State Capitol Building in downtown St. Paul following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. Michael…
Some states are struggling to prepare for calls to the 988 mental health crisis line
Enlarge this image Barbara Wheatley takes phone calls as part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network. Wheatley is an alcohol and substance abuse counselor, and the lead clinician for…
Alternatives to Breastfeeding
All moms want the best for their babies, but the best choices aren’t always black and white. You’ve probably heard the saying “breast is best,” right? The truth is that…
3D ‘Bioprinting’ Could Help With Child Heart Defects and More
July 11, 2022 – Nearly 1 out of every 100 children in the United States are born with heart defects. The effects can be devastating, requiring the child to rely…
Digital Mental Health Companies Draw Scrutiny and Growing Concerns
By Harris Meyer Friday, July 08, 2022 (Kaiser News) — When Pat Paulson’s son told her he was feeling anxious and depressed at college, Paulson went through her Blue Cross…
Why this key chance to getting permanent birth control is often missed
Enlarge this image Maria Fabrizio for NPR In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, doctors say they’re seeing a surge in the…
When it comes to darker skin, pulse oximeters fall short
Enlarge this image A pulse oximeter is worn by Brown University professor Kimani Toussaint. The devices have been shown in research to produce inaccurate results in dark-skinned people, and Toussaint’s…
Troubled Infant Formula Plant Resumes Production
MONDAY, July 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Abbott Inc. has announced that it has resumed production at its infant formula plant, following a February shutdown over contamination concerns that triggered…
Biden Moves to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care
July 8, 2022 – President Joe Biden today signed an executive order that aims to push back on efforts in several states to extend abortion restrictions after the Supreme Court’s…