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Negotiating Insulin Costs Could Save U.S. Billions
The researchers said that if Medicare were allowed to negotiate drug prices like the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can, Medicare could save about $4.4 billion just on insulin.
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Coronavirus Rumor Mill Rampant With Bogus News
No, Bill Gates is not responsible for the coronavirus.
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What to Do About Gas Caused by High-Fiber Diets
High-fiber diets are believed to cause bloating by increasing certain populations of healthy, fiber-digesting gut bacteria. They produce gas as a byproduct.
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Beyond Baby Talk: Helping Early Language
At 18 months, parent surveys estimated that the children's vocabulary averaged around 100 words among kids of coached families, compared to 60 words among children with no parent coaching.
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Heart Medications Can Make Healthy Habits Slide
Of more than 41,000 middle-aged Finnish adults researchers followed, those who started on cholesterol or blood pressure drugs were more likely to stop exercising or gain weight in the years afterward.
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Variations Found in 'Normal' Resting Heart Rate
The study suggests the value of further research to investigate whether tracking a person's daily resting heart rate could lead to earlier detection of potential problems.
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Kirk Douglas Dies at Age 103
He was one of the last surviving stars from Hollywood's golden age
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Medical 'Yarn' Is Made From Human Skin
The researchers said that unlike synthetic material currently used in most surgeries, this yarn wouldn't pose any risk of causing a reaction in patients' bodies, CNN reported.
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Impact of Flavored E-Cigarette Ban Doubted
Youth-friendly flavors such as mint and fruit are targeted by the ban, but menthol and tobacco flavors will still be legal.
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More Patients Turning to 'Direct Primary Care'
DPC Frontier, which tracks the number of direct primary care practices nationally, estimates there are 1,219 practices in 48 states and Washington, D.C. They range in size from solo practitioners to...
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FDA Not Recommending Recalls of Diabetes Drug
The FDA began testing samples of metformin for the carcinogen NDMA at the end of last year. Contamination with this substance has led to recalls of blood pressure and heartburn medications within the...
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2 Million Lost Health Coverage, Access to Care
Two million more Americans didn't seek health care from late 2016 through 2017 because they couldn't afford it and/or lacked insurance, new research shows.
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Blood Thinners, Bleeding Tied to Colon Cancer Risk
Gastrointestinal bleeding in patients taking blood thinners for an irregular heartbeat should prompt doctors to check for colon cancer, a new study advises.
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No Reason for 45% of Antibiotic Prescriptions
That kind of overprescribing raises risks for everyone, experts say, as bacteria gain more chances to mutate around the life-saving drugs.
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Coronavirus Infects 61 People Aboard Cruise Ship
The outbreak began with a passenger who disembarked in Hong Kong on January 25, and tested positive 6 days later.
View ArticleNutrition and Your Oral Health
Nutrition affects your entire body from the inside out. If you’re not eating and drinking the right things on a regular basis, then you’ll be more susceptible to disease and dental problems. Changing...
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Virtual Reality Brings New Vision to Health Care
The use of virtual reality is exploding and is expected to continue to grow. It’s now being employed in a variety of settings -- from the clinic to medical classrooms -- and one recent report...
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Measles Returns to California for 2020
The new confirmed cases in Los Angeles add to the national count. As of Jan. 31, the CDC has confirmed only five measles cases in five states so far in 2020.
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Testosterone Has Different Effect in Men and Women
In women, testosterone may increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, while in men it lowers that risk. But high levels of testosterone increase the risk for breast and endometrial cancer in women and...
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LGBT Teens Still Plagued by Suicidal Thoughts
Over the years, more kids have been identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) -- and their likelihood of reporting suicidal thoughts and behavior has gone down.
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