Laura Ramirez-Feldman

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Egg freezing cycles jumped 31% over the pandemic. Here's why — and what the process entails.
“It feels very cool to know that I've given myself that gift to ensure that I'm going to be a mother some day," says one woman who underwent the procedure.
a year ago
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Black women should start breast cancer screening at younger age, study suggests
Breast cancer is the second-most-common cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Even though it's slightly less prevalent among Black than white women in the U.S., Black women are more likely to die from the disease.
a year ago
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What to know about XBB.1.16, a new Omicron variant on the WHO’s radar
A new coronavirus variant has caused a surge in COVID-19 cases in India, and doctors have flagged conjunctivitis as a possible symptom associated with it.
a year ago
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Under Idaho's new 'abortion trafficking' law, adults who help minors get abortions could face jail time
Idaho is now the first state to pass a law criminalizing interstate travel for some abortions since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade last year.
a year ago
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Lyme is not the only disease to worry about this tick season. What you need to know this spring.
Cases of babesiosis — a tick-borne disease that can cause flu-like symptoms — are on the rise in the Northeast, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
a year ago
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Why is colon cancer on the rise in young adults?
Advanced-stage colon cancer cases are increasing among young Americans. An expert says the scientific community needs to come together to further investigate why this is happening.
2 years ago
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Is another bivalent COVID booster shot on the way? Here's what we know.
Many of those who received the bivalent booster vaccine last fall are coming up on six months post-vaccination. They want to know when they can get their next booster dose.
2 years ago
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Should young students get vaccinated against HPV? An expert breaks down the benefits
Three states, along with Washington, D.C., already require middle schoolers to be vaccinated against HPV.
2 years ago
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Ukrainian refugees and their U.S. sponsors settle in for the long haul
Nearly 110,000 Ukrainian refugees have been able to come to the United States since the war began thanks to the Uniting for Ukraine humanitarian parole program and the generosity of many Americans who have offered to sponsor them.
2 years ago
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Is it worth removing your fallopian tubes if you're not at an obvious risk of ovarian cancer? A top advocacy group recommends it
An ovarian cancer research group is urging women, regardless of risk, to consider removing their fallopian tubes if they are done having children and undergoing other gynecological surgeries.
2 years ago
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How to help Turkey and Syria earthquake victims
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday has claimed over 20,000 lives so far and left thousands more injured. The natural disaster destroyed thousands of buildings in both countries, and hundreds of people are believed to be trapped under the rubble. Here’s how you can help.
2 years ago
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The FDA is proposing a new COVID vaccination strategy. Here's what you need to know.
A key advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration met on Thursday to discuss the future of COVID-19 vaccination in the United States.
2 years ago
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Medical experts divided on whether 2nd FDA-approved Alzheimer's drug provides a benefit
The FDA recently approved a drug that may help patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s by slowing down the progression of the disease. But doctors and health experts are divided on whether the drug warranted an accelerated FDA approval and whether it provides a substantial benefit.
2 years ago
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Some people are experiencing 'Paxlovid rebound' after taking the COVID antiviral pill. Here's what you should know.
When the antiviral medication Paxlovid was approved in 2021 to treat COVID-19, doctors began noticing a trend among some patients: a rebound case of the virus. After treatment, some people would recover and test negative, only to test positive or have symptoms come back a few days later.
2 years ago
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What we know about XBB.1.5, the new dominant Omicron subvariant
A new version of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is quickly gaining ground in the U.S. The subvariant, called XBB.1.5, has nearly doubled over the last week, claiming a lead over the BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 subvariants, which had just gained dominance in November.
2 years ago
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Some are blaming 'immunity debt' for the 'tripledemic' — but experts disagree
This fall and winter, many hospitals across the country have been overwhelmed with an unusually high number of patients stricken with respiratory illnesses — predominantly RSV, flu and COVID-19. Some are blaming this surge on "immunity debt."
2 years ago
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Why pregnant women should get their COVID-19 vaccine; a doctor explains
Pregnant women are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19, meaning that catching the virus while pregnant or shortly after giving birth increases the chances they may require hospitalization, be admitted to an intensive care unit or need to be put on a ventilator. Although multiple studies have shown that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for pregnant women and their babies, pregnant women have lagged behind other groups in getting vaccinated against the virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, only 70% of pregnant women in the U.S. have completed their primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine before or during pregnancy.
2 years ago
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Are we entering a new COVID wave? How to stay protected this holiday season
In the past two weeks, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have jumped up more than 25%. Test positivity rates, ICU admissions and the levels of virus detected in wastewater have also increased at a national level. These are signs, experts say, that we may be entering a new COVID wave.
2 years ago
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‘We have to do a lot to help kids’: New details on learning losses during COVID-19
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, education experts predicted that children might experience learning setbacks after it upended their lives. Now we have a clearer picture of how far schoolchildren have fallen behind academically — and not just because of a lack of time in class.
2 years ago
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Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 are now dominant in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.
The coronavirus has continued to mutate, and two new Omicron subvariants have become dominant in the U.S., according to the CDC. The subvariants, called BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, now account for more than half of infections nationwide.
2 years ago