Hemway Health

01/03/2024

"🐻❄️ Dive into the chilly world of cold water dips! 🌊 Discover the fun and health benefits of this wellness trend with insights from researchers. Whether it's a yearly tradition or a weekly adventure, more people are taking the plunge! 🏊‍♀️💦 "

Whether it's once a year or once a week, more people are plunging into cold water for fun and health benefits. NPR spoke to researchers about what's true and what's not on this wellness trend.

12/31/2023

"📢 Hospitals facing shortages of generic drugs used in injections due to rock-bottom prices. Factory closures disrupt the supply chain, creating vulnerabilities. At Hemway Health, we prioritize reliable access to essential medications for our patients. 💊💙 "

Hospitals rely on scores of generic drugs given by injection. But these workhorses are often in short supply. Cheap prices have led to factory closures that leave the supply chain vulnerable.

12/30/2023

"📺 Doctors urge Hollywood for realistic portrayals of death & dying on TV. Let's challenge stereotypes & promote understanding of end-of-life care. "

Clinicians who work with people at the end of life say the most common television depictions of death aren't representative of what happens in the real world. They want to flip the script.

12/29/2023

"👁️🎮 Virtual reality is revolutionizing treatment for lazy eye! Instead of using patches, doctors are now using VR to help the brain work with the weaker eye. Check out this fascinating article! "

To treat amblyopia, or lazy eye, doctors typically prescribe a patch to cover the stronger eye and make the brain learn to work with the weaker one. Virtual reality offers a new approach.

12/27/2023

Just read an interesting article about cooking at home! According to a survey, women cook twice as often as men. But our readers have something to say about that! Check out the diverse perspectives on this tasty topic.

While a recent survey says women around the world cook at home about twice as often as men do, a good number of our readers said: "Not in my house!" We've got a feast of stories and opinions.

12/26/2023

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone at Hemway Health! 🎄🎁🚑

12/25/2023

"Check out this article on how opioid settlement funds are being allocated to local governments. It raises important questions about transparency and spending. "

Some $1.5 billion flowed to local government coffers this year, sparking debates about transparency and how to spend the money. Here are 5 takeaways from a year's worth of reporting on the issue.

12/24/2023

"🌞🌙 Did you know there's a morning-after pill for STIs? Doxy-PEP shows promise in preventing infections after s*x, but research suggests it may be less effective for women. Exciting potential for future advancements! "

Doxy-PEP can be taken a few hours after s*x and is effective at preventing s*xually transmitted infections. New research finds it's less effective for women but that may not be the final word.

12/17/2023

"📰 Check out this article on the latest abortion case in Texas! It's a significant case that could have broader implications for the state's strict abortion laws. Stay informed! "

The case involves just one abortion, but it's likely to have wider implications in the state with some of the strictest abortion laws in the country.

12/16/2023

"Exciting news! Experimental technology offers hope for infertile, gay and trans couples to have genetically related children. Let's keep an eye on this groundbreaking development! 🌈👶 "

An experimental technology that might someday allow infertile couples, as well as gay and trans couples, to have genetically related children stirs hope. So far, the technique has worked in mice.

12/11/2023

"Exciting news for California teens on Medicaid! A new law expands insurance access, allowing them to seek therapy without parental approval. This will help provide much-needed support for low-income teens. "

A new California law will allow low-income teens on Medicaid to get therapy without parental approval. That's already allowed for teens on private insurance. But the change aroused opposition.

12/09/2023

"📢 Exciting news! The White House is proposing to 'march in' on patents for costly drugs, aiming to lower prices. This move could lead to cheaper medicines for all. 💊💰 "

To lower drug prices, the Biden administration is looking to assert its authority to license drug patents that rely on government-funded research to drugmakers that would offer cheaper medicines.