Just about every woman goes through menopause in their life. Yet, less than one in five OB/GYNs receive formal training in menopause care, creating a massive gap in support. Progyny hopes to fill this gap by launching a menopause offering for employers. The New York City-based benefits management company has traditionally specialized in fertility and … Read more
Of the roughly 780,000 Americans who live with end-stage kidney disease, 71% are on some form of dialysis. Dialysis can provide an effective life-sustaining treatment for many with kidney failure, but it is not the best option for most. First, there’s the commute to a nephrology clinic or dialysis center, which for patients in rural … Read more
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District is warning people of a recent rise in a disease that can lead to meningitis. Officials said they’ve counted three cases of invasive meningococcal disease over the last 18 months. Have the day’s biggest stories arrive in your inbox every day at 8 p.m. While … Read more
When we say nothing beats an Austin farmers market, here’s what we mean: Austin is obsessed with artisan goods and bee products; our markets are exciting enough for a first date and easy enough for a Sunday routine; and these things are basically festivals. In keeping with the latter, Texas Farmers’ Market has a whole … Read more
The market is buzzing with demand for obesity pills, but Allurion Technologies is building a case that its weight loss platform—a medical device and software—is a worthy competitor to these drugs and perhaps even a companion to them. The company made debuted on the stock market debut Wednesday, raising $100 million to support commercialization of … Read more
Hospitals, and especially nonprofit hospitals, have a duty of care to their communities, but their ability to provide that care hinges on their ability to generate revenue – chiefly in the form of patient and insurer payments. But that model is growing more difficult as the commercially insured population ages into Medicare and those with employer-sponsored … Read more
More parents than nonparents say they plan to travel to improve their mental and physical health. Peopleimages | Istock | Getty Images Amusement parks and road trips — this is this stuff many family vacations are made of. But a new survey shows parents increasingly want in on a trend that isn’t often aimed … Read more
Yes, the popular diet can lead to some unfortunate GI symptoms. Share on PinterestA keto diet is focused on vegetables, protein, and few carbohydrates. Photos: Getty Images This past year, the ketogenic diet made headlines as an extremely quick and effective way to lose weight. The low-carb, high-fat eating plan, which consists of less than … Read more