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☆ Opinion | Why We Need to Talk More Openly About Birth Control Side Effects
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Jessica Grose | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Part of the reason that some non-hormonal birth control methods seem to have gained such traction on social media is that there is a tendency among some medical professionals to downplay the side effects of hormonal birth control methods that many women experience. Most women who use birth control are completely or somewhat satisfied with their methods of choice, but a minority of them experience reactions unpleasant enough to seriously impede their daily lives. Over the years, I have heard anecdotally about — and experienced — various side effects to different types of contraception: heavy breakthrough bleeding and abdominal pain with IUDs, mood disturbances with different types of pills, and sexual side effects with everything. Discussion of these issues, often confined to intimate chats among women, was aired out in a great extended bit from the comedian Beth Stelling’s new Netflix special, in which she recounts the various kinds of birth control she’s “experimented recreationally” with over the years. But some physicians say without data that point to the prevalence of some side effects, they find it difficult to respond.

Persons: Beth Stelling’s, she’s “, ”, “, Sara Cravatts, Cravatts, —, Kat Tenbarge, Kate White, they’re Organizations: Netflix, “, Stat, NBC News, Boston Medical Center

☆ Boston parade shooting: Police say 'multiple victims shot' in Dorchester
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( Samantha Beech | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —At least seven people were injured Saturday morning in a shooting at a Boston parade, police said. The victims were taken to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. The shooting occurred during the Jouvert Parade, which is part of the city’s Caribbean carnival, according to Boston Police Sgt. A police spokesperson said “multiple victims” were transported to local hospitals. A spokesperson for the Boston Medical Center referred CNN to police for information on the incident.

Persons: John Boyle Organizations: CNN, Boston Police, Police, Boston Medical Center Locations: Boston, Blue, Talbot, Dorchester

☆ The planet is getting hotter fast. This is what happens to your body in extreme heat
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-09 | by ( Christina Maxouris | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —The Earth recently recorded its hottest day ever – a record experts warn will likely be repeatedly broken as the climate crisis drives temperatures higher and higher. Here’s what happens to your body in extreme heat, what you need to watch out for and how to stay safe. “The higher the humidity, the lower temperatures you need for extreme heat,” Linden said. High body temperatures can lead to damage to the brain and other vital organs, the CDC says. Try to find air conditioning, or places in your area where you can go to stay cool, according to Ready.gov.

Persons: Judith Linden, ” Linden, ”, you’re, Linden, “, they’re, you’ve Organizations: CNN, Climate, Boston Medical Center, Boston University’s, Mayo Clinic, CDC Locations: Texas, Mexico, India, Bihar, Linden

The family of three attended the appointment as a group with five other Haitian asylum-seekers. One family among thousandsDieuvena’s family is among thousands entering the US, as the government tries to process an increasing number of migrants. While one member of their group knew someone in Boston, Dieuvena said her family has neither friends nor family in the city. “The person who gave her this little corner to sleep is not around,” Gabeau told CNN, “so she doesn’t know where to go, what to do because she doesn’t know the area. Dieuvena said if she doesn’t find anything by the end of the day Sunday, she doesn’t know what they’ll do.

☆ Drug overdose deaths among seniors have more than tripled in two decades
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Deaths from drug and alcohol use are rising among America's seniors. Drug overdose deaths more than tripled among people age 65 and older during the past two decades while deaths from alcohol abuse increased more than 18% from 2019 to 2020, according to data published Wednesday by the National Center for Health Statistics. While some drug deaths among seniors are from accidental misuse of drugs, many are suicides from overdosing on opioids, Kuerbis said. Drug overdose deaths were highest among Black seniors. Alcohol deaths were highest among American Indian seniors followed by Hispanics, white Americans, Black Americans and Asian Americans, according to the data.

☆ Formula shortage has improved in the US but still poses challenges for many
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Despite improving stock rates, many families with new babies in the United States are still having trouble finding baby formula. But stock rates are still worse than they were before the formula shortage hit. My baby’s 7 months old now.”Throughout the formula shortage, quantifying the severity of the situation has been challenging. The Census survey data adds an important measure of personal experience to the mix, but it has limitations, too. About half of all baby formula sold in the United States is purchased with WIC benefits.

☆ Social Determinants of Health: Technology, examples and healthcare trends in 2021
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-16 | by ( Insider Intelligence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Healthcare payers and providers are broadening the scope of health-influencing factors they address to include social determinants of health (SDOH). The following is a preview of one Digital Health report, the Social Determinants of Health Report. Hospitals and insurers use digital health to tackle nonclinical health factors. What are social determinants of health (SDOH)? Social determinants of health (SDOH) are non-medical, economic and environmental conditions that both directly and indirectly impact one's health, like access to transportation and nutritious food.

☆ Un medic din SUA a făcut prima alergie severă la vaccinul Moderna: El s-a tratat singur, iar acum se simte bine
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-26 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Dr. Hossein Sadrzadeh, oncolog la Boston Medical Center, a declarat că a avut o reacţie severă aproape imediat după vaccinare, cu ameţeli şi palpitaţii. David Kibbe, purtător de cuvânt la Centrul Medical din Boston, a declarat vineri că dr. Sadrzadeh „a simţit că dezvoltă o reacţie alergică şi i s-a permis să îşi administreze singur adrenalină. În Statele Unite s-au administrat deja peste un milion de doze de vaccin, potrivit raportării Centrului pentru Controlul Bolilor. Este prima reacţie severă asociată vaccinului Moderna, care se află în prima sa săptămână de lansare la nivel naţional. Un oficial al Administraţiei pentru Alimente şi Medicamente din SUA a declarat săptămâna trecută că FDA investighează în jur de cinci reacţii alergice care au apărut după ce oamenilor li s-a administrat vaccinul COVID-19 Pfizer - BioNTech în Statele Unite.

Persons: Dr, Hossein, David Kibbe, El Organizations: Boston Medical Center, Moderna, FDA Locations: Boston, Statele Unite, SUA

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