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Nationwide shortages of two dozen chemotherapy drugs are leading to rationing and delays in treatment for cancer patients, local and national authorities say.“The most critical drugs that are being used to cure cancer, potentially,…

My wife and I were in the grocery store recently when we noticed an older woman reaching above her head for some produce. As she stretched out her hand, she lost her balance and began falling forward. Fortunately, she leaned into her…

Intestinal infections take a heavy toll on impoverished Black communities that have out-of-date sewage systems. These infections often spread through contaminated soil and water and are among the most common diseases…

Georgia’s new 988 mental health hotline service, which launched last summer, was recognized on Friday as a model for other states. But some Democratic lawmakers in the Legislature say last-minute budget cuts made by the governor’s…

Menopause marks the end of reproductive years. Fluctuating hormonal levels can lead to a variety of unwanted symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems.Another common complaint is added pounds.Mayo Clinic's Dr.…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about mental health and mental illness.Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave. Cultural norms and social…

Women experience menopause at different ages — and different ways — which can, among other things, affect their heart health.The average age of natural menopause in the U.S is 52. There's early menopause, under age 45, and premature…

In the past few years, 10,000 to 20,000 apps have stampeded into the mental health space, offering to “disrupt” traditional therapy. With the frenzy around AI innovations like ChatGPT, the claim that chatbots can provide mental…

Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. That's why Mayo Clinic recommends…

Joan Palumbo wasn’t told the danger she was in when she stepped under the showerhead in her bathroom in Jacksonville, North Carolina.She wasn’t told about the toxins mixing into her daughter’s food every time she blended formula with…