Author: Michelle Korhonen
However, more needs to be done to ensure that pregnant women in rural areas have access to safe and quality maternity care.Financial Struggles of Rural Maternity CareRural hospitals are facing financial difficulties when it comes to providing obstetric care. The primary reason for this lies in the inadequate reimbursement rates from private insurance plans. These plans often pay less than the actual cost of delivering these services, leaving hospitals to cover the shortfall. While losses from Medicaid patients also contribute to the financial strain, the impact of private insurance plans is far more significant.In an effort to stay afloat, rural…
From extreme heat to wildfire smoke to pollution, fossil-fuel-driven climate change is making people sicker or killing them, according to two major reports. The solution isn’t complicated, they say.
The winning images from the third annual Natural Landscape Photography Awards were just announced. The competition was started to “promote the very best landscape photography by digital and film photographers who value realism and authenticity in their work,” with rules set up to prevent deceptive editing techniques. More than 1,000 photographers entered from 54 countries this year. Contest organizers were once again kind enough to share the winners and runners-up. This photo essay originally stated that the images are from the second annual Natural Landscape Photography Awards. In fact, they are from the awards’ third year.
A tongue ulcer is a small, shallow sore that develops on the tongue. These sores are typically oval or round in shape and have a white or yellowish center surrounded by a red border. Tongue ulcers can be painful and make eating, talking, and even swallowing uncomfortable.Are Tongue Ulcers Contagious and Harmful?Tongue ulcers are not contagious and not harmful. They are not caused by a virus or bacteria and cannot be spread from person to person or catch them from sharing utensils or engaging in close contact with someone who has them.While tongue ulcers are not contagious nor harmful, they…
Community health worker Hector Gallegos and nurse Jose Lopez gather supplies to treat homeless patients in Modesto, California. Ryan Levi/Tradeoffs hide caption toggle caption Ryan Levi/Tradeoffs Community health worker Hector Gallegos and nurse Jose Lopez gather supplies to treat homeless patients in Modesto, California. Ryan Levi/Tradeoffs Pooja Bhalla has worked with organizations for 20 years that help homeless people find a safe place to recover after leaving the hospital. Bhalla was thrilled when California’s Medicaid office announced plans in 2021 to recruit hundreds of nonprofits to provide a new suite of social services to some of the state’s sickest and…
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.The Supreme Court’s new ethics code is a nod at the public pressure the court is facing. Beyond that, it will do little to change the justices’ behavior.First, here are four new stories from The Atlantic:An Unstable StructureDon’t worry, the Supreme Court said to America yesterday. Though it may not be enforceable, the Court at least has a formal code of conduct now. The Court…
A recent study has found that “Less Sleep Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk in Women”It was reported thatwomen who cut their sleep duration by only 90 minutes over six weeks showed increased insulin resistance. This is the first time that researchers have shown that a relatively modest period of sleep deprivation can have a negative impact on women’s health.The study, which was conducted by researchers at Columbia University, involved 38 healthy women who were accustomed to getting at least seven hours of sleep per night. The researchers found that when the women reduced their sleep duration to 6 hours and…
Many symptoms of long COVID are related to the brain. Now scientists are beginning to understand why brain fog, fatigue, and pain can linger for years after a person was infected.
From Nana’s Famous Egg Dish to Spiced Sangria and Bourbon Pecan Pie, these are our favorite holiday recipes that we enjoy every Christmas! ‘Tis the season for all of the festive eats and drinks. We’ve been enjoying this cozy week at home cooking our favorite holiday recipes and getting ready for the Christmas weekend While most of the time I aim to eat nourishing recipes with greens and protein and fresh wholesome ingredients (like these spa cuisine recipes), I like to live by the 80/20 perspective, allowing plenty of space for special treats. I’m also a big believer of enjoying…
After she turned 42, Teesha Karr thought she was done having kids. Six, in her mind, was perfect. And besides, she was pretty sure she had started menopause. For the past six months she’d had all the same signs as her friends: hot flashes, mood swings, tender breasts. She and her husband decided they could probably safely do away with contraception. But less than a month later, Karr felt a familiar twinge of pain in her ovary—the same twinge she’d felt every time she’d been pregnant before.Karr felt embarrassed. “Teenagers accidentally get pregnant. Forty-two-year-old women don’t usually accidentally get pregnant,”…