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NIH plots investments in women's health

(The Center Square) - The National Institutes of Health plan to award grants to medical school's for educational programs on menopause. Leaders at the NIH announced a competition for prize grants on Thursday at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Conference on Women’s Health.

Man who thought headaches were due to stressful job had brain tumor

Man who thought headaches were due to stressful job had brain tumor

By Amy Reast An architect put his headaches down to "work stress" - until a seizure revealed he had a brain tumor. Craig Alexander, then 35, had suffered with headaches and dizziness for years, which he put down to tiredness and dehydration from long hours working as an architect.

Woman’s hormonal breast pain turns out to be breast cancer

Woman’s hormonal breast pain turns out to be breast cancer

By Ben Barry A woman who thought her sore breast was just a hormonal symptom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Evelina Rydzanicz, 31, was in the shower when she noticed she was sore while washing around the left of her chest. She initially thought it was hormone-related but called

What is the cost of in-home dementia care?

What is the cost of in-home dementia care?

What is the cost of in-home dementia care? The cost of in-home dementia care typically starts at about $34 per hour, with monthly costs ranging from roughly $2,145 to more than $24,000 depending on how many hours of care are needed. Families often pay more as

FDA considers closing approval loophole

(The Center Square) - U.S. Food and Drug Administrator Marty Makary called on the agency to close a loophole for companies often used to secure product approval. Makary, who spoke Thursday in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Conference on Women’s Health, called for more

Stop Beating Around the Bush — Our Sexual Wellness Education Needs Help

Stop Beating Around the Bush — Our Sexual Wellness Education Needs Help

The first semester of college brings about many changes for young adults as they navigate independence, constant academic pressure and — for some students — new, more intimate experiences. The MSU students I know are generally open to talking about sexual health, which is encouraging, but it isn’t enough on its

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Historically, U.S. LGBTQIA+ citizens — especially transgender people — have been victims of hate crimes, systemic oppression and social ostracization. Some progress has been made toward legal and social equality in recent decades, but as President Donald Trump moves through his second term, transgender citizens are facing new legislative setbacks, going