SCD Newborn Screenings Are Saving Lives in Africa
According to the World Health Organization, 240,000 babies are born each year with sickle cell disease (SCD) on the continent
Men are carrying the brunt of the ‘loneliness epidemic’ amid potent societal pressures
Singer Justin Bieber is seen on May 16, 2024, in Los Angeles. BG046/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images A few weeks before Justin Bieber
Half of Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV, despite highly effective preventive treatments − why?
Stigma and prejudice make it difficult for Black gay men to access PrEP. Willie B. Thomas/DigitalVision via Getty Images At
Wind phones help the bereaved deal with death, loss and grief − a clinical social worker explains the vital role of the old-fashioned rotary phone
The first wind phone was built in 2010 in Otsuchi, Japan. Matthew Komatsu/Wikimedia Commons My mother died in my home
How to Manage IUD Pain
Dr. Karla Robinson, MD, Medical Editor at GoodRx, explains the causes of IUD pain and shares tips on how patients
TRUTH in Labeling Act would heighten the warning for shoppers looking to cut sugar, salt and saturated fat intake
Only about 40% of consumers frequently read the nutrition label. demaerre/iStock via Getty Images Plus With rising rates of obesity
50 years after the first procedure, Tommy John surgery is more common than ever − especially for young athletes
Tommy John pitched in the big leagues from 1963 to 1989 and won 288 games. Only 25 MLB pitchers have
Make Canada stronger by supporting the health of refugees
Refugees arriving in Canada deserve good health care; in fact, the better health care they have, the better chance they
People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder face a heightened risk of homelessness
People with FASD can experience discrimination from landlords who do not understand the disorder. (Shutterstock) Canada is in the midst
Preventive care is free by law, but many Americans get incorrectly billed − especially if you’re poor, a person of color or don’t have a college degree
Unexpected bills for preventive care can worsen existing racial and socioeconomic health disparities. Maskot/Getty Images Even though preventive care is