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Why It’s Time to Uncouple Obstetrics and Gynecology

What we’ve come to recognize as the modern OB-GYN specialty first emerged in the early 20th century when obstetrics and gynecology—separate and distinct fields until that time—were combined to offer comprehensive care throughout women’s reproductive years. Today, many women indeed rely on their OB-GYNs not just for reproductive health, but as primary care providers for everything from family planning to cancer screening and menopause management.

While the merger of obstetrics and gynecology seems logical, the union has led to “bikini medicine,” a remarkably short-sighted approach that reduces women’s health to their reproductive organs while short-changing other vital systems like the heart, brain, and gut.

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This narrow focus has had far-reaching consequences for women’s overall health and the medical profession’s approach to treating women. In fact, it has become increasingly clear that a more holistic, specialized approach is needed to address the c..

Deadly Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda has health officials on high alert

Amid reports of a deadly viral outbreak in Central Africa, researchers are reportedly scrambling to develop treatments and vaccines to combat the Marburg virus.
As of Sept. 30, 2024, the country of Rwanda — which is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo — has reported 27 cases of the virus and nine subsequent deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Most of the cases have affected health care workers at two health facilities in the city of Kigali, the same source stated.
CDC WARNS US PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS OF EBOLA-LIKE DISEASE
The patients are being cared for in hospitals, as noted by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sept. 29.
«Contact tracing is underway, with 300 contacts under follow-up,» WHO stated.
This is the first time the Marburg virus has been reported in Rwanda.
Similar to Ebola, Marburg is a «rare but severe hemorrhagic fever» that can cause «serious illness and death,» with a 20% to 90% fata..

Johnny Depp visits children’s hospital dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow in ‘magical moment’

An impromptu visit from Captain Jack Sparrow was a surprise treasure for some young cancer patients.
Actor Johnny Depp, who was in Spain for the San Sebastian Film Festival, dressed as the famous character from the popular «Pirates of the Caribbean» film series and dropped into the Osakidetza Donostia University Hospital.
Depp visited the pediatric and oncology wards, where he interacted with the delighted children and their families.
CHILDREN ONCE HELD HOSTAGE STILL WORKING THROUGH TRAUMA: 'ARE THEY COMING FOR US AGAIN?'
A spokesperson from the hospital described the actor’s visit as «exciting, endearing and unforgettable.»
«Both the children admitted to the hospital and their families and professionals who were working at that time welcomed him with great enthusiasm and affection,» the spokesperson said.
«In a situation of illness, anyone, but especially children, greatly appreciates a distraction of this magnitude. It was a breath of fresh air, a magical moment in which t..

Bird flu kills 47 tigers, 3 lions and a panther in Vietnam zoos, state media reports

Forty-seven tigers, three lions and a panther have died in zoos in south Vietnam due to the bird flu, state media said.
According to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), the mammals died at the private My Quynh safari park in Long An province and the Vuon Xoai zoo in Dong Nai, near Ho Chi Minh City.
According to test results from the National Centre for Animal Health Diagnosis, the animals died «because of H5N1 type A virus,» VNA said.
The report noted that no zoo staff members were in close contact with the animals that contracted the disease.
FIRST CASE OF HUMAN BIRD FLU DIAGNOSED WITHOUT EXPOSURE TO INFECTED ANIMALS, CDC SAYS
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have said that there has been an increase in outbreaks among mammals caused by influenza viruses, including avian influenza A (H5).
In the U.S., a patient in Missouri was diagnosed with bird flu in September.
The patient, who had underlying medical conditions, was successfull..

Breast cancer spikes among women under 50, plus healthy foods that are high in calories

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Safer Psychedelic Drugs May Be Coming

Psychedelics have shown great promise in treating a range of mental-health conditions, from PTSD to depression—but they’re not without significant downsides. People who take psychedelics can experience bad trips and unpleasant or dangerous side effects, and the drugs can be time-intensive and arduous to administer.

These drugs are “very effective, but they’re scary and they’re chaotic and they’re unpredictable,” says Dillan DiNardo, CEO of psychedelic drug development company Mindstate Design Labs.

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Mindstate, and plenty of companies like it, think they’ve found a workaround: what if psychedelics could be tamed and toned down, tweaked to keep their psychological benefits while reducing many of their risks? This approach could, in theory, improve patients’ experiences, boost the drugs’ efficacy, and make psychedelics more palatable to regulators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—who earlier this year dealt a blow to the legal psychedelics..

To reduce dementia risk, seniors should take up this outdoor activity, study suggests

Gardening could help aging adults stay sharp later in life, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland found that tending to gardens at an older age is associated with «small but detectable cognitive benefits.»
The long-term study tracked participants who shared details of their lifestyles and completed «frequent assessments» of their thinking skills up to age 90.
ELLEN DEGENERES HAS OSTEOPOROSIS: HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE PAINFUL BONE CONDITION
The «Lothian Birth Cohort 1921» study followed people who were born in the Edinburgh area, starting at age 11. The participants regularly took an intelligence test known as the Scottish Mental Survey of 1932.
Hundreds of participants sat for the same exam at age 79.
Out of 467 participants, 31% had never gardened, while 43% gardened regularly.
The results revealed that the 280 who gardened frequently or occasionally showed «greater lifetime i..

Women Can Now Order a Blood Test to Predict Preterm Birth

In 2017, Dr. Barbi Phelps-Sandall, an obstetrician who has been practicing in the San Francisco Bay area for more than two decades, had just learned about a new blood test only available at select labs for predicting premature birth when the perfect case walked into her office.

At 40, she was pregnant with her third child. Her first was born full term, but during her second pregnancy, she went into labor at 32 weeks.

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Because she had a history of premature labor, she was at higher risk of delivering her third baby early as well. But as the primary earner for her family, she could not afford to take time off on bed rest like she had for her second. Phelps-Sandall decided to give her the blood test to help inform any decision they made about her options.

The test, called PreTRM, tracks levels of two proteins in the blood that tend to rise during the second trimester in women who are at risk of delivering early. This patient’s test was negative. That ..

Hurricane flooding: 3 health warnings about mold growing in your home

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has brought severe flooding to the southeast.
With excess water in the home, there’s an increased risk of mold growth, which can lead to serious health risks.
As Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida, experts are once again issuing warnings about the dangers of mold exposure.
HURRICANE EFFECTS POSE ‘TREMENDOUS’ HEALTH HAZARDS FOR AMERICANS, DOCTOR WARNS
Mold in your home can look like multicolored spots and can smell musty, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In an appearance on «Fox & Friends,» Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel noted that wet walls can lead to mold that might not always be visible.
Siegel called out two «very serious molds» that he’s most worried about: black mold and aspergillus.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS IF YOU'VE FOUND BLACK MOLD IN YOUR HOME TO KEEP YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE
Black mold can appear as black or dark green splotches, Siegel detailed.
Aspergillus is invasive and can cause ..