The new policy takes sexual orientation and gender out of the blood donation equation

The new policy takes sexual orientation and gender out of the blood donation equation

In a reversal of a decades-long practice that many in the LGBTQ+ community consider discriminatory, Stanford Blood Center (SBC) will join others across the United States in implementing a new policy that helps gay men. men and bisexual men, as well as women, have an easier time having sex with men. bisexual men donate blood. … Read more

A dementia diagnosis takes a huge toll on a family’s finances

A dementia diagnosis takes a huge toll on a family's finances

By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter (Health Day) WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dementia could take a big bite out of Americans’ bank accounts, robbing them of 60% of their net worth, a new study says. patient for 8 years after diagnosis. Researchers who studied thousands of older adults with and without brain disorders … Read more

Here’s what it takes for insurance to cover weight loss pills

Here's what it takes for insurance to cover weight loss pills

The makers of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are racing to prove that these hugely popular drugs offer health benefits beyond weight loss and diabetes. They say doing so would make it easier for patients to get insurance to cover expensive drugs. Clinical trials are underway to see if the drug can reduce the risk of … Read more

Amid the mental health crisis, the toy industry takes on a new role: building resilience

Amid the mental health crisis, the toy industry takes on a new role: building resilience

Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes NEW YORK As more children emerge from the pandemic struggling with mental health issues, their parents are looking for ways to help them build emotional resilience. And toy companies are paying close attention. Although still in its early stages, a growing number of toy marketers are considering MESH or mental, … Read more