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Scientists can scan your entire DNA library. That’s more than 20,000 genes. This kind of testing, called genomic testing, has transformed the diagnosis and management of cancer and rare genetic diseases. But like other kinds of health care, racial and ethnic minorities are underserved when it comes to all kinds of genetic services and research. Medical mistrust, lack of access, and language barriers can make it harder to get these kinds of tests. And sometimes people or families have cultural or financial reasons for not seeking genomic tests, says Yong-Hui Jiang, MD, PhD, professor and chief of medical genetics at ... Read more

Dec. 6, 2022 – Rosalina Finelli from Deerfield Beach, FL, lost 216 pounds after weight loss surgery in November 2019. While she wanted to celebrate her achievement, the procedure left her with excess skin on her arms, back, chest, belly, and upper thighs. Finelli says she constantly felt pressure from the hanging skin on her back, stomach, and knees. “From the pain I felt from the weight pulling on my nerves to looking at myself in the mirror, wanting to celebrate the weight loss, but not loving what I saw, it was a daily struggle,” she says.  The nearly 2 ... Read more

By Cara Murez  HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pharmacists can now prescribe hormonal contraceptives in 20 U.S. states, plus Washington, D.C., giving women easier access to birth control, a new report says. Another 10 states have legislation in the works, according to research presented Monday at a meeting of the American Society for Health-System Pharmacists, in Las Vegas. Having easy access to birth control has been a hot topic since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the landmark Roe vs. Wade abortion ruling.  “Pharmacists are an underutilized and essential resource for so many Americans, especially ... Read more

The symptom only surfaces if fatty build-up progresses to the advanced stages. Daily Express :: Health Feed

STOMACH bloating is typically the result of a build-up of gas in the gastrointestinal tract. Experts recommend the power of sleep to help ease your symptoms. Daily Express :: Health Feed

DIABETES type 2 is strongly impacted by what foods and drinks a person consumes. What are the best and worst drinks for blood sugar levels? Daily Express :: Health Feed

ADHD in adults: Some people with ADHD have fewer symptoms as they age, but some adults continue to have major symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. Many adults with ADHD aren’t aware they even have it; they just know that everyday tasks can be a challenge. What symptoms should you look out for? Daily Express :: Health Feed

COVID vaccination programmes have inoculated more than 2.5 million people in the UK as health officials have stepped up work during the third national lockdown. Can you take ibuprofen after having the Covid vaccine? Daily Express :: Health Feed

THE NEW South Africa strain of coronavirus has been shown to elude some of the AstraZeneca jab’s effectiveness. It is more important than ever to laser in on the symptoms of COVID-19. One symptom in particular can worsen after one week. Daily Express :: Health Feed