Three doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine offer strong protection for children younger than 5, the company announced Monday. Pfizer plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week in a step toward letting the littlest kids get the shots. The news comes after months of anxious waiting by parents desperate to vaccinate their […]
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9 steps to escaping psychological abuse
Psychological abuse doesn’t leave bruises or cuts, but its wounds run much deeper. From signs of abuse to the steps on how to free yourself, Healthista finds out what you need to know Recovery from any form of abuse can be a difficult journey. This is especially true when the mistreatment doesn’t leave any physical […]
how do i handle ovarian cysts?
I’m 17 and just got diagnosed 4 months ago. I believe another one just popped and i dont know what to do. My moms in new york for her birthday so my father was here for a bit today to mow our lawn and I told him he needs to take me to the hospital. […]
slight trauma to ovary
i have a very large dog (70 pounds). he was moving spots on the couch and decided a great place to step would be on my body, and stay there for a second. i pushed him off to get him moving, but he had put a lot of weight right over my right ovary. it […]
Terrified of first gyno visit… any words of advice?
I’m 21 years old so that means I get to have my first gyno visit (yay) and I’m really really nervous about it. Doctors visits terrify me in general, especially since I’ve always been a hypochondriac and always think something is terribly wrong with me. I feel like I’ve always been pretty responsible when it […]
urethra burning
Hi guys, I’m rlly hoping someone will maybe give me more advice than the stupid doctors do. I’ve been to a the obgyn many many times and finally got sent to a urologist. Still no help. Anyways I feel like I have a permanent UTI. It’s awful. I have constant pressure on my bladder(which is […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Declares State Of Emergency Over Baby Formula Shortage
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared a state of emergency in the tri-state area over the baby formula shortage that’s ravaging the U.S. Adams signed an emergency executive order on Sunday that will allow the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to prevent businesses from price-gouging on baby formula. Advertisement […]
Arkansas Governor Goes On Defense About Near-Total Abortion Ban He Signed
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) on Sunday insisted victims of rape and incest should be allowed to have abortions despite him signing a so-called trigger law that outlaws nearly all abortions in his state, including those resulting from incest or rape. Hutchinson, when confronted about his conflicting stance in an interview with CNN’s “State of the […]
Average blood loss during period is 2-3 tablespoons is a joke? Right??
My period has always been heavier than that. My kids get through their 4 or 5 day periods with one box of tampons or pads each, so I think theirs is probably closer to average. If you’re soaking a super plus tampon every hour on the first few days of your period, that kind of […]
Apparently-Ailing Putin Surrounded By Docs, Kremlin In ‘Chaos,’ Says Ex Brit Intel Official
An apparently ailing Russian President Vladimir Putin is surrounded by doctors, and the Kremlin is increasingly in chaos, former British intelligence official Christopher Steele said in an interview. Steele, who provided the infamous unverified dossier about Donald Trump’s links to Russia suggesting possible Kremlin interference in the 2016 election, said Putin is “constantly accompanied around […]
People In Counties That Backed Trump Were Twice As Likely To Die From COVID: Study
Americans in counties that voted heavily for Donald Trump in 2020 were 2.26 times more likely to die of COVID-19 than in counties that voted for Joe Biden, according to a new analysis of data. The extra toll in Republican counties is significant, especially given that one million people have now died of COVID-19 in […]
Late period and clear discharge?
So I was supposed to start last week but I figured maybe stress is making it a bit late, but now I’m having clear discharge. I never noticed that before. Does this mean it’s about to come? I’m a little worried Edit to add: there are no other symptoms. No odor, not itchiness, or anything […]
Breast biopsy scheduled for BI-RAD 4b
Hi! I could really use some positive stories or reassurance. I’m pretty scared. Went in for my mammo and they called me back because there was an area of focal asymmetry. Went in for my ultrasound yesterday and confirmed a 1cm mass. On the ultrasound screen it looked somewhat oval to me but I’m not […]