Wednesday 10 April 2019

Study: Avoid Using Herbal Products in Pregnancy

pills and herbs on table

Most studies on herbal product use during pregnancy are not large enough, or well-designed enough, to offer good evidence about their link to pregnancy complications, researchers said.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2U6KRNj

Study: Avoid Using Herbal Products in Pregnancy

pills and herbs on table

Most studies on herbal product use during pregnancy are not large enough, or well-designed enough, to offer good evidence about their link to pregnancy complications, researchers said.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GeOQE3

Dozens Charged in Medicare Brace Scam

knee brace

The scheme sold unneeded back, shoulder, wrist and knee braces to hundreds of thousands of seniors, using overseas calls centers to get Medicare numbers from beneficiaries, the Associated Press reported.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2UKxxmo

E. Coli Outbreak Grows to 96 Cases In 5 States

e coli illustration

Although no deaths have been reported, 11 people have been hospitalized because their cases have been so severe, the CDC said.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Z2hDmB

Tuesday 9 April 2019

New York City Is Requiring Vaccinations Against Measles. Can Officials Do That?


By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2X0Cbdw