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Yeast infections are miserable. And some over-the-counter treatments can backfire

5:00am September 06, 2024

For some people, 1-day topical treatments for yeast infections can cause their own irritation. And some doctors steer their patients away from the 1-day options — which contain 12 times the medicine of the 7-day treatment.

Rep. Tom MacArthur, R-N.J., faces angry constituents at a town hall meeting Wednesday in Willingboro, N.J. MacArthur wrote a key amendment to the American Health Care Act.

Is Rape A Pre-existing Condition? Not Exactly.

6:39pm May 11, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

Before the Affordable Care Act, rape victims could have been denied coverage for conditions tied to their assault. Some worry those practices could return if the current GOP health bill becomes law.

Marge Giaimo stands with her gold Oldsmobile, where she currently sleeps.

For Some Seniors Without Housing, A Parking Lot Is Home

5:21pm September 18, 2016

by Gloria Hillard

In the city of Santa Barbara, north of Los Angeles, the demand for senior housing is so great the wait list is now closed. For many of those seniors, their only safe living option is in their cars.

FDA Advisers Call For More Safety Data On Essure Sterilization Device

10:08am September 25, 2015

by Rob Stein

The Food and Drug Administration approved Essure for sale in 2002. But with health complaints on the rise from women using the device, the agency's expert panel now urges more study on complications.