Some hospitals are postponing elective procedures to preserve capacity as a severe flu season pushes admissions higher and fills emergency departments across the U.S. UnityPoint Health-Des Moines said ...

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UnityPoint Health in Des Moines is hitting pause on elective surgeries while it deals with a high number of patients. The ...

UnityPoint hospitals in Des Moines have seen a tenfold increase in patients testing positive for the flu over the past three ...

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For years, researchers have documented health differences between babies born vaginally versus by cesarean section—work that revealed the importance of exposure to the vaginal microbiome during birth.

Women opting for elective cesarean sections must balance risks against benefits. Jan. 7, 2009 — -- In the last decade, the number of cesarean sections — or C-sections — performed in America has ...

North Korean high schools are scrambling to build labs and secure equipment as the country prepares to launch an elective ...

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An elective abortion is an abortion that’s done out of choice, not medical necessity. It’s also called a “voluntary abortion.” But the term “elective abortion” is controversial. There’s no clear-cut ...