Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sharp Increase In Accidental Deaths In U.S.
(By Scott Neuman for NPR) Accidental deaths in the United States rose significantly in 2016, becoming the third-leading cause of
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Health Care – General
Study: App may encourage Type 2 diabetes patients to manage care with exercise
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) An interactive educational app focused on the role of exercise in Type
Read MoreHip fractures on the rise
According to a new study of Medicare recipients, the incidence of hip fractures in older women in the U.S is
Read MoreWhen You Need A Breast Screening, Should You Get A 3-D Mammogram?
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) When I went to the imaging center for my regular mammogram last year,
Read MoreEDs are seeing more alcohol-related visits: 8 study findings
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) More Americans are visiting emergency departments for alcohol-related reasons, suggests a study published in Alcoholism:
Read MoreStanding, Desk Or Not, Is A Big Part Of Many Jobs
(By Menaka Wilhelm for NPR) The standing desk is having a moment among office workers, but not everyone needs to
Read MoreUnitedHealthcare rolls out wearable glucose monitor program
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) UnitedHealthcare teamed up with DexCom, a provider of wearable glucose monitors, to offer Medicare Advantage
Read MoreFOCUS ON KEEPING YOUR VISION CLEAR
(Source – blog.medicare.gov) Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can cause permanent vision loss and blindness. Some forms of
Read MoreFor Elder Health, Trips To The ER Are Often A Tipping Point
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Twice a day, the 86-year-old man went for long walks and visited with
Read MoreIs Alcohol A Problem? Online Tool Helps Assess Risk And Find Help
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) The thinking about problem drinking and alcoholism has changed. It’s no longer considered a black-and-white,
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