Eliza Partika

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Does cannabis help with menopause symptoms?

Author:: Eliza Partika

Publish date: August 9, 2022

Women with symptoms of menopause are turning to cannabis for help, researchers have found, despite a lack of evidence that the drug works...

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Women with fear of pregnancy call for clinician compassion

Author:: Eliza Partika

Publish date: July 28, 2022

“It’s not the pain of childbirth they are afraid of, but rather their fear comes out of a sense that they lack control over themselves and the situ...

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Neck floats may not be right for certain babies, FDA warns

Author:: Eliza Partika

Publish date: July 7, 2022

Used improperly, neck floats can lead to serious injury and death.

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The toll of the unwanted pregnancy

Author:: Eliza Partika

Publish date: July 6, 2022

“From a medical and a public health standpoint, these laws are unjust.”

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Monkeypox largely a mystery for pregnant people

Author:: Eliza Partika

Publish date: June 6, 2022

“Clinicians caring for pregnant women are likely to be faced soon with pregnant women concerned they may have the infection ... or who do have the ...

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Trans teens less likely to commit acts of sexual violence, says new study

Author:: Eliza Partika

Publish date: June 6, 2022

Clinicians may be aware that transgender youth face stigma, discrimination, and bullying; they may not be aware that trans youth are also the targe...

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Births jump for first time since 2014

Author:: Eliza Partika

Publish date: May 25, 2022

The rise in births points to childbearing that was postponed during the pandemic.