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The ConversationThe cervix is sensitive, and surgeons need to acknowledge the part it plays in some women's pleasure
Women and their doctors need to communicate about potential sexual side effects from procedures that involve the cervix. RacheeLynn/Shutterstock.com“Sexual Response in the Human Female,” popularly known as the “Kinsey Report,” generated an international sensation in 1953, revolutionizing the way society thinks of sex. One particular statement in the book regarding the cervix, however, has been misinterpreted leading to a misconception that persists today. On page 584, Kinsey states, “All of the
CBS NewsRacial disparity in maternal deaths "one of the biggest challenges," expert says
"We see that as a top of the iceberg of poor health in women and poor health in Black women," Dr. Henning Tiemeier told "Face the Nation."
Associated PressKellogg loses UK fight to block ban on sugary cereal promos
Breakfast food giant Kellogg Co. lost a legal bid Monday to block new anti-obesity measures in England banning the promotion of sugary cereals. The U.S. company that makes Coco Pops, Frosted Flakes, Frosties and Rice Krispies had challenged the U.K. government over regulations taking effect in October restricting the promotion of foods high in fat, sugar or salt. A High Court judge rejected the company’s argument that the regulations don't take into account the nutritional value of milk added to cereal.
ReutersHong Kong raises prospect of Shenzhen border easing by Aug 4
Hong Kong's new health secretary said on Monday he hoped the border with Shenzhen would reopen before Aug. 4, a move that would mark a significant relaxation of China's strict border controls, generating divided opinions on Chinese social media. Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau posted a blog on Hong Kong's Health Bureau website expressing hope that relatives separated by the border between Hong Kong and mainland China could reunite in time for the "Qixi" Festival, China's equivalent of Valentines Day, to be held this year on Aug. 4. "I hope that the epidemic will be controlled and that with the joint cooperation between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, more people who need to return to the Mainland for family reunions ... can enter Shenzhen via the Shenzhen Bay Bridge," wrote Lo, whose appointment was announced by China's State Council last month.
The ConversationFireworks can torment veterans and survivors of gun violence with PTSD – here's how to celebrate with respect for those who served
For those with PTSD, sounds from fireworks can trigger flashbacks. Getty Images / Josep Maria Gerardo / EyeEm For some combat veterans, the Fourth of July is not a time to celebrate the independence of the country they love. Instead, the holiday is a terrifying ordeal. That’s because the noise of fireworks – loud, sudden, and reminiscent of war – rocks their nervous system. Daily fireworks in many U.S. cities in recent weeks have no doubt been interfering with the sleep and peace of mind of thou
ReutersSanofi launches global health brand with non-profit treatments
French drugmaker Sanofi will make 30 of its treatments, including insulin, available on a not-for-profit basis in 40 lower-income countries in the first step of its plan to increase access to its medicines worldwide. The treatments will be provided under the new Impact brand, part of Sanofi's global health unit launched last year, which sits outside the commercial business. The plan also includes the $25 million Impact fund, which will go towards supporting local start-up healthcare businesses and providing training on using the medicines, Sanofi said.
ReutersSeveral eastern Chinese areas in mass COVID testing to curb new waves of infections
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Parts of eastern China are running fresh rounds of mass COVID-19 testing, as the country faces new waves of infections while recovering from impact of the spring outbreaks that hit Beijing and Shanghai. China continues to demand local authorities detect and contain new infections as soon as possible in its "dynamic COVID zero" strategy, although it has warned against expanding strict curbs unnecessarily as it struggles to revive the economy.
ReutersMacau steps up COVID testing as infections surge
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Macau kicked off a new round of COVID-19 testing for its more than 600,000 residents on Monday, as officials in the world's biggest gambling hub raced to limit spiralling infections in the city's worst outbreak since the pandemic began. All residents face three rounds of tests this week, in addition to rapid antigen tests, as Monday's 68 new infections took the tally in the former Portuguese colony to 852 since the middle of June. Although the Chinese special administrative region has not ordered a full-scale lockdown of the kind imposed in mainland cities such as the business hub of Shanghai, Macau is already largely closed.
Business InsiderWhile wealthy women may have an easier time accessing abortion after the fall of Roe v. Wade, money can't protect them from medical emergencies criminalized by abortion bans
One in 50 pregnancies is ectopic and requires an abortion to save the life of the mother, regardless of her financial status. Abortion bans may delay or prevent their care.
USA TODAYBig Olaf Creamery brand ice cream tied to deadly outbreak of Listeria infections, CDC says
Florida-made Big Olaf Creamery brand ice cream is behind a deadly Listeria monocytogenes breakout impacting 10 states, according to the CDC.
CBS NewsTranscript: Dr. Henning Tiemeier on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Henning Tiemeier of Harvard University that aired Sunday, July 3, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
The New York TimesA Clunky Mask May be the Answer to Airborne Disease and N95 Waste
In the early 1990s, long before PPE, N95 and asymptomatic transmission became household terms, federal health officials issued guidelines for how medical workers should protect themselves from tuberculosis during a resurgence of the highly infectious respiratory disease. Their recommendation, elastomeric respirators, an industrial-grade face mask familiar to car painters and construction workers, would in the decades that followed become the gold standard for infection-control specialists focuse
ReutersGerman health minister in move to boost use of COVID treatment Paxlovid
Germany's health minister said on Sunday he will push for more prescriptions of Pfizer's oral COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid by family doctors to reduce severe cases of the disease. "A system involving family doctors will be prepared to administer this far too rarely-used COVID life saver more routinely," he wrote https://twitter.com/Karl_Lauterbach/status/1543582226788634624 on Twitter on Sunday, adding that sufficient stockpiles were available. In his tweet, Lauterbach mentioned trial results that the oral treatment course can cut the risk of hospitalisation in the elderly by 90%, when taken early after infection.
ReutersCanada's emergency rooms bear the brunt of a 'perfect storm'
Health authorities across Canada have cut the hours of hospital emergency departments and urgent care clinics in recent weeks, a move that in some cases may extend through the summer, due to a surge in patients and staff shortages. The situation, clinicians say, is tied to a resurgence of viral infections such as COVID-19 among adults and children and a push by others to seek care delayed by the pandemic, and exacerbated by the high number of healthcare workers who are sick or burned out. The strain has led to scenes of clogged hospital hallways and overflowing clinic waiting rooms, hours-long waits for inpatient care and occupancy rates of more than 100% at children's hospitals.
Business InsiderWhen is an abortion covered by health insurance?
Here's how to determine if your insurance plan covers abortion now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade.
Business InsiderPrison reform advocates say the Roe ruling will make it easier to deny care to incarcerated pregnant people: 'It just shows the amount of contempt that these systems have for women'
The Roe reversal could also have a detrimental impact on people who are on parole: "It impacts a lot more than people who are physically locked up."
Associated PressAfter abortion ruling, clinic staff grapple with trauma
Danielle Maness has squeezed the hands of hundreds of anxious patients lying on tables in the procedure room, now empty. Peering into each darkened room at West Virginia 's only abortion clinic, the chief nurse wondered whether she'd ever treat patients here for abortion care again. “It literally just sickens me, and we don’t know what their futures hold for them,” Maness said of the residents who rely on the Women’s Health Center of West Virginia.
USA TODAY'Too busy to die': Brain cancer patient and his mom save lives by pushing care in new ways
Jace Ward had 1 goal when he died of a brain tumor a year ago: to make the path easier for others. A year later, his mother still pursues that dream.
ReutersEastern China cities tighten COVID curbs as new clusters emerge
BEIJING (Reuters) -Cities in eastern China tightened COVID-19 curbs on Sunday as coronavirus clusters emerge, posing a new threat to China's economic recovery under the government's strict zero-COVID policy. China continues to try to stamp out new infections as part of the strict approach taken in the country where the coronavirus was first detected in late 2019. Anhui accounted for most of China's new infections, reporting 61 symptomatic and 231 asymptomatic cases for Saturday.
Business InsiderSome anti-abortion organizations say they're unprepared to provide services for those who need them as Texas braces for a surge of births following the overturning of Roe v. Wade: report
Nonprofits such as Blue Haven aim to reduce abortions by offering services for those in need, but the owner says they're unprepared for the influx of patients.
Associated PressGoogle to erase more location info as abortion bans expand
Google will automatically purge information about users who visit abortion clinics or other places that could trigger legal problems now that the U.S. Supreme Court has opened the door for states to ban the termination of pregnancies. The company behind the internet's dominant internet search engine and the Android software that powers most of the world's smartphones outlined the new privacy protections in a Friday blog post.
Business InsiderTesla delivers over 250,000 cars in second quarter - fewer than during Q1 - amid Covid obstacles and supply chain challenges
Tesla announced that June 2022 was its highest vehicle production month in company history despite ongoing supply chain issues.
USA TODAYWhich sunscreen should I use? How to keep your skin safe – and why that SPF number matters
It's summer, which means spending time outdoors and at the beach. Here's what you should know so you don't get burned while having fun.
Business InsiderA Florida state board removed a pediatrician who advocated that children under 5 get the COVID-19 vaccine
Florida is the only state that has not ordered vaccines for kids under 5, and Gov. Ron DeSantis said vaccinating young children is not "appropriate."
NBC NewsWhat will abortion assistance from your employer look like? It's complicated.
Many companies, quick to announce abortion assistance policies following last month’s Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v.
“Left unchecked, if artificial intelligence reaches cognition … it will be fueled by some of the most inhumane impulses of humanity.”
“Now is the time to stop and think — before our technology outstrips us once again.”
“I don't want to talk about sentient robots, because at all ends of the spectrum there are humans harming other humans.”
“Minds can take different forms … We should avoid reducing questions about AIs to ‘Can AIs think and feel like us?’”
“To identify sentience, or consciousness, or even intelligence, we’re going to have to work out what they are.”