The Hill Stories
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Chemicals In Mom's Vagina May Be Associated With Preterm Birth: Study
Vaginal microbes and metabolites have been associated with pregnancy complications, including preterm birth — the situation wherein a baby is born earlier than 37 weeks of pregnancy. -
'Liveable Future' At Risk, UN Climate Report Warns
Species extinction, ecosystem collapse, insect-borne disease, deadly heatwaves and megastorms, water shortages, reduced crop yields -- all are measurably worse due to rising temperatures, the... -
Mobile Radiology Is The Missing Piece Of Telehealth
Over 80% of the world lacks adequate healthcare infrastructure. Access to radiographic imaging is especially problematic, as more than half of all medical procedures require radiological diagnostics. -
Numbers Indicate The Opioid Crisis Is Here To Stay
The opioid crisis is ongoing and will probably continue for many more years as deaths rose during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Why These Five States Have The Longest Life Expectancy In The US
A recent study by the CDC found that these five states had the highest life expectancy in the United States. -
Plastic, Chemical Pollution Beyond Planet's Safe Limit: Study
While greater efforts are needed to prevent these substances being released into the environment, scientists are now pushing for more drastic solutions, such as production caps. -
WHO Warns ‘Pandemic Far From Over’ Amid No Masks For Vaccinated
The World Health Organization is concerned that people may begin to think the pandemic has ended and has issued a warning to remind them that pandemic is far from over. -
Vape Products, Distribution, Have Got the FDA’s Attention
It’s a tough time to be a vaper. New restrictions at the federal and state levels will make it harder for them to buy and sell vaping products -- both with and without nicotine, as the FDA’s... -
Real Water Tries to Sink the FDA’s Probe
Last month, we reported on an FDA safety warning that connected Real Water-brand alkaline water to outbreaks of hepatitis. Since then the story has taken crime-novel-like twists and turns including... -
Lots of Health Insurance Help in Covid Relief Law — But Do Your Homework First
There’s something for everyone with private health insurance in the American Rescue Plan Act, but determining the best way to benefit may be confusing. -
No Confidence In These Dietary Supplements
A federal judge entered a permanent injunction order against dietary supplement maker Confidence USA Inc., and two of its top executives. -
The ACA Marketplace Is Open Again for Insurance Sign-Ups. Here’s What You Need to Know.
For people who’ve been without health insurance during the pandemic, relief is in sight.
