High gas prices are making life more expensive for a pregnant woman in northern B.C., who says she has to travel hundreds of kilometres for ultrasound appointments. Stephanie Roberts lives with her husband and two children in Fort Nelson, in B.C.’s far north, about 130 kilometres south of the B.C.-Yukon border. She …
Read More »Transgender youth in Alabama can get gender-affirming medical care, judge rules
A federal judge on Friday blocked part of an Alabama law that made it a felony to prescribe gender-affirming puberty blockers and hormones to transgender minors. U.S. District Judge Liles Burke issued a preliminary injunction to stop the state from enforcing the medication ban, which took effect May 8, while …
Read More »Govt of India, Asian Development Bank sign $300 million loan to improve primary health care in the country, Health News, ET HealthWorld
NEW DELHI: The government of India (GOI) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a 300 million dollar loan to improve primary health care in urban areas of 13 states that will benefit over 256 million urban dwellers including 51 million from slum areas. As per an official release by …
Read More »Digital Renaissance in Fertility Care, Health News, ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: A couple’s social standing in India still largely depends on their family and ability or willingness to have one. As infertility becomes a new epidemic, the new-age technology is developing an ecosystem to embrace advancements in fertility and to adapt reproductive-health-supporting technologies. The second edition of ETHealthworld’s National …
Read More »How Telemedicine can transform and Improve Neonatal Care in India, Health News, ET HealthWorld
By Mr Vikram Thaploo Newborn or neonatal health primarily focuses on the health of newborn babies within the initial 29-30 days of life. Neonatal care is extremely important for babies as during this period several health concerns can arise which may include respiratory problems, sepsis, low birth weight, preterm birth, …
Read More »KITES Senior Care partners with CogniHealth to provide digital solutions for Dementia, Health News, ET HealthWorld
Dementia is the most common type of disability and dependency in elderly worldwide. It has a physical, psychological, social, and economic impact, not only on people with Dementia, but also on their carers, families, and society at large. Globally, India houses the second highest number of individuals suffering from Dementia …
Read More »How to take care of seniors at home | Health News
Caregiving is a demanding and challenging job. It can be stressful, tiring, and overwhelming. But it’s also rewarding to help someone who needs you. The following are helpful tips for how to take care of seniors at home: Ask the senior if they want to have a caretaker come into …
Read More »An easy guide to your pre and post-workout hair care routine | Health News
New Delhi: As the temperature starts soaring in this part of the year, working out gets increasingly difficult. Sweating in combination with summer heat can make working out tedious and also play havoc on the health of our hair, especially for those who exercise every day. There is always a …
Read More »Digital health care company Sharecare announces plans to go public via a SPAC at a valuation of $3.9B; the company has raised a total of $425M (Christine Hall/Crunchbase News)
Christine Hall / Crunchbase News: Digital health care company Sharecare announces plans to go public via a SPAC at a valuation of $3.9B; the company has raised a total of $425M — Digital health care company Sharecare announced its plans Friday to join the public markets through a merger with …
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