Man with an enlarged prostate talking to his urologist An estimated 70% of men in their 60s have an enlarged prostate. It is something that is very common as men get older and is not usually a cause for concern. However, if it is not properly controlled, complications can arise. That’s why it’s important to… Read More »
ALBANY, N.Y. — Faced with increased Medicaid enrollment and a cash crunch in New York’s health care system, Democrats in Albany are hoping to use a maneuver they say will allow the state to generate billions of dollars a year, effectively out of nowhere. The proposal exploits a loophole in the Medicaid reimbursement process that… Read More »
This article is part of HuffPost’s biweekly politics newsletter. Click here to subscribe. It has been fourteen years since the then president was president Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, with Vice President Joe Biden at his side. It was one of that administration’s crowning achievements — or, as Biden said during a famous… Read More »
Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any head injury that changes the way your brain normally works. Brain injuries usually result from a sudden impact or trauma to the head, such as falling, being involved in a car accident, or being hit by another person or object. Symptoms can… Read More »
Vice President Kamala Harris went to a Planned Parenthood clinic in Minnesota on Thursday, the first time a sitting US president or vice president has visited an abortion provider. The visit was part of Harris’ efforts to highlight an issue the campaign says will energize moderate voters in November. “I’m here in this health care… Read More »
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Key learning points Older adults seeking health care are at risk of being overtreated and receiving screenings they do not need. Common medical tests are not recommended after a certain age or if you no longer have symptoms. Patients should ask their healthcare provider to explain why a test is… Read More »
Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Broken blood vessels, also called varicose veins, can occur in most parts of the body. When they appear on the face, they usually look like small, red lines that spread in the shape of webbed feet. They also often develop in the legs. Anyone can experience broken blood vessels… Read More »
A colonoscopy is a procedure used to diagnose and treat certain digestive conditions, but not routinely performed to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS causes digestive system symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or constipation, and sometimes bloating. It is a complex condition involving the connection between the intestines and the brain. The checklist that… Read More »
A survey of more than 90,000 transgender people in the US – the largest nationwide survey of the community ever – found that transgender people continue to face discrimination in the workplace and medical fields. However, the vast majority of them still report increased life satisfaction after the transition. The National Center for Transgender Equality,… Read More »
We know the characteristic symptoms of COVID – such as coughing, fatigue for example – but there are some COVID-19 symptoms that are not normal and should not be treated as such. We know the characteristic symptoms of COVID – such as coughing, fatigue for example – but there are some COVID-19 symptoms that are… Read More »