Category Archives: News

First Edition: April 17, 2019

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations. Kaiser Health News: Planned Parenthood’s ‘Risky Strategy’ To Update Its Image The Trump administration is pushing ahead with its reproductive health agenda. It has rolled out changes to the Title X program, which funds family planning services for low-income people, that are designed to have a… Read More: First Edition: April 17, 2019 »

How to tell the difference between kidney pain and back pain

The kidneys remove waste products and excess fluid from the bloodstream. These two organs sit on either side of the body just below the rib cage. The kidneys rest against the back muscles, which can make it difficult to tell the difference between kidney pain and back pain. When trying to determine whether the pain… Read More: How to tell the difference between kidney pain and back… »

Vaping and hearing loss: Is there a link?

Studies have shown smoking cigarettes can damage your hearing, but what about vaping? Many vaping products contain chemicalsknown to be harmful to human health. There’s no conclusive research yet, but it appears that vaping indeed carries similar risks to smoking. And depending on the chemicals found in the vape juice flavoring, it may even be more… Read More: Vaping and hearing loss: Is there a link? »