Walk, But Stay Safe: Tips for Pedestrians
2014-01-19
Use crosswalks, beware at intersections, carry flashlights at night, CDC advisesContinue Reading
Many Asthma Patients Don’t Stick to Treatment Plan, Study Finds
2014-01-18
Better communication with their doctors might improve outcomes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Easier Way for Doctors to Identify Substance Abuse?
2014-01-16
Study supports asking a simple question, rather than giving lengthy questionnaireContinue Reading
State Health Insurance Marketplaces Boost Outreach Efforts
2014-01-16
Educating the uninsured, especially young adults, is a priority, executives sayContinue Reading
Having a Baby? Price Tag for Delivery Varies Widely
2014-01-16
Survey of California hospitals finds cost for uncomplicated birth ranges from about $3,300 to $37,000Continue Reading
Primary Care Providers May Balk at Giving Teens Antidepressants
2014-01-15
Many aren’t comfortable writing the prescription and most would refer patient to a psychiatrist, study findsContinue Reading
Brain Injuries May Raise Risk of Early Death
2014-01-15
Researchers find second head injury, suicide and assault are the main causes
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Kids’ Ear Infections Cost U.S. Health System Nearly $3B Annually: Report
2014-01-15
In 2009, the condition added $314 per child for outpatient visits, $17 for medsContinue Reading
Experts Urge ‘Seismic Shift’ in Approach to Better U.S. Health Care
2014-01-15
Improving education, social services can help Americans live longer, healthier lives, panel saysContinue Reading
Assaults at Schools Send 90,000 Kids to ER Each Year: Study
2014-01-13
Number of intentional injuries is ‘concerningly high,’ researcher saysContinue Reading
Ease Into a Workout Program to Prevent Injuries
2014-01-11
Doctors give safety tips for weight-lifting and other regimensContinue Reading
Many Americans Haven’t Checked Out Health Insurance Marketplaces
2014-01-10
New surveys show lack of awareness of financial assistance for mandated coverage
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