Georgia State

Columbus, OH

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MDMedically reviewed by Renita White, MD. Most fetuses are nestled inside the uterus (womb), curled up tight. This cozy position, knees to chest, is known as the fetal position. During pregnancy, the fetal position also refers to the direction a fetus faces in the uterus and is especially important as you approach delivery.

Fetal Position in the Womb

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDMedically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDAn enlarged heart (also known as cardiomegaly) isn't a condition on its own but is often an underlying sign of heart problems. Several conditions like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease can cause an enlarged heart.Some people with an enlarged heart don't experience symptoms at all, but others may experience symptoms like trouble breathing, a racing heartbeat, and fluid build-up—all of which tend to worsen with physical exertion.  
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Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)

Autism spectrum disorder risk was similar with prenatal topiramate or lamotrigine vs. no antiseizure medication exposure. Prenatal valproate was tied to a dose-dependent increased autism spectrum disorder risk. Autism spectrum disorder incidence was higher for children with prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications vs. the general population, but some associations weakened...

Childhood autism may be linked to prenatal exposure to antiseizure medication

Dehydration affects 20% to 30% of older adults and is usually caused by insufficient water intake. It may also be caused by excess water loss through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, high fever, or side effects from medication. Dehydration occurs when a person loses more water than they take in. Water serves...

Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults Older Than 65

There are a lot of potential symptoms women can experience during perimenopause and menopause. Unfortunately, many aren't discussed, which can cause you to be alarmed if you happen to experience something like menopause flooding. If you find yourself suddenly soaking through tampons or pads at a rate you haven't experienced...

What Causes "Menopause Flooding"? 3 Ob-Gyns Explain

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According to a study published in the Archives of Medical Sciences: Atherosclerotic Disease, heart attack patients with a history of marijuana use have a lower in-hospital mortality rate compared to those without a history of use. For the study, researchers from various institutions, including the Detroit Medical Center-Wayne State University and the Royal Devon University … 
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Study of Nearly 10 Million People Finds Marijuana Linked to Improved Outcomes for Heart Attack Patients, Reduced In-Hospital Mortality

We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. Late last year, Samara Maloney, one of the Caribbean’s most beloved social media influencers, passed away unexpectedly from a ruptured brain aneurysm, plummeting the...

Neurologists Speak Out: 5 Ways To Protect Yourself From A Brain Aneurysm

It is one of those scenes that seems taken straight out of a movie: A pregnant person falls down a flight of stairs, ends up in critical condition, and loses their baby. But are situations like this merely cinematic drama or can falling cause miscarriage?. The simple answer is that,...

Can Falling During Pregnancy Cause a Miscarriage?

Most relapses occurred before patients resumed immunotherapy after giving birth, suggesting that continued immunosuppression during pregnancy might help prevent attacks. In a recently published study of Egyptian female patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), results showed that having NMOSD increased the risk of miscarriage and cesarean delivery as well as decreased the likelihood of successful breastfeeding. In addition, pregnancy was linked to a higher rate of NMOSD relapse and potential disability, which may be attributed to the upregulation of aquaporin-4 (AQP4) during pregnancy and the postpartum period.1.

Poorer Pregnancy Outcomes, Increased Risk of Miscarriage Observed With NMOSD

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Congenital syphilis is preventable, but nonetheless, the disease is on the rise in countries like Australia and the U.S.

More babies are being born with syphilis, study finds

Menopause is a major and inevitable health journey for every person with ovaries and a uterus -- about half of the population. Yet, most people transition through menopause without a clue that there are things you can do and treatments you can seek to improve your quality of life. When...

How to Go Through Menopause More Comfortably

Montana State

Wyoming State

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

In this episode of the Pulling Curls podcast, Hilary Erickson, RN, delves into the topic of taking aspirin during pregnancy. Featuring insights from her recent campaign with the March of Dimes, Hilary discusses the benefits of low-dose aspirin in reducing the risk of preeclampsia, a condition that can have severe health implications for both moms and babies. She covers what preeclampsia is, who might be at risk, and the importance of consulting with your healthcare provider. Tune in to learn more about this important and evolving aspect of prenatal care.

Aspirin and Pregnancy: Reducing the Risk of Preeclampsia

Urinary incontinence occurs when you cannot control your bladder and you leak urine. The main types are stress incontinence, in which you leak when you cough or sneeze, and urge incontinence, in which you suddenly need to pee but can’t hold it. Other types include overflow, total, and functional incontinence.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Urinary Incontinence?

Reuters

(Reuters) -Trial results show Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound reduces the risk of hospitalization, death and other outcomes for obese adults with a common type of heart failure, the company said on Thursday as it continues to build a case for the medication's wider health benefits.

Lilly says weight loss drug cuts heart failure risk by 38% in trial

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The number of births in the United States declined by 2% between 2022 and 2023, ending two years of upticks during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new CDC report.

US births fell in 2023, ending 2 years of upticks during pandemic, CDC report finds

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REPORT: Mental illness, suicides and drug overdoses lead preventable pregnancy-related deaths

LISTEN: A report from an organization that advocates for equity in health care ranks Georgia among the worst states for women’s health. The Commonwealth Fund says...

REPORT: Mental illness, suicides and drug overdoses lead preventable pregnancy-related deaths

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