A common thought for someone who has made it through almost 40 weeks of pregnancy is “Get this baby out of me!” It’s completely understandable! With the end of the discomfort of pregnancy seemingly within reach, it’s natural to wish that end […]
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While her wife was pregnant with their son, Aimee MacDonald took an unusual step of preparing her own body for the baby’s arrival. First she began taking hormones, and then for six weeks straight, she pumped her breasts day and night every […]
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Listen to the article 5 minutes This sound is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. A federal judge’s decision to revoke the approval of an abortion pill rocked the biotech industry over the weekend, as industry leaders […]
State health officials are investigating a case of measles in an unvaccinated Oahu resident returning from international travel. Officials declined to disclose the person’s age, including whether it was a pediatric case. Officials have already identified those with known exposure to the […]
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An upcoming delivery date is exciting for expectant mothers. A new baby is coming soon! It is a blessing. However, an impending delivery can also be extremely nerve-wracking. After all, a new baby is coming soon! How do you know when it’s […]
Persistent vs. passing Fred Hutch infectious disease expert Rachel Bender Ignacio, MD, MPH, medical director of Fred Hutch’s COVID-19 Clinical Research Center, or CCRC, said most clinicians divide viruses into two camps: persistent and transient. Transient viruses, she said, are here and […]