Do You Know the Signs of Dehydration?
With the official start of summer on June 21st, it is important to know the signs of dehydration or heat
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Health Care – General
Lead Detected In 20% Of Baby Food Samples, Surprising Even Researchers
(By Lydia Zuraw for Kaiser Health News) Pediatricians and public health researchers know they have to be on the lookout
Read MoreBrain Cell Transplants Are Being Tested Once Again For Parkinson’s
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Researchers are working to revive a radical treatment for Parkinson’s disease. The treatment involves transplanting
Read MoreDog Owners Walk 22 Minutes More Per Day. And Yes, It Counts As Exercise
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) Dog owners often say the best thing about dogs is their unconditional love. But new
Read MoreGot Cancer Questions? This Little-Known Hotline Is Here To Help
(By Courtney Columbus for NPR) If you were worried you had cancer, who would you call for information? Chances are
Read MoreIs Zika Still A Problem In Florida And The Caribbean?
(By Michaeleen Doucleff for NPR) There’s no doubt about it: Zika is on the retreat in the Americas. In Brazil,
Read MoreSurvey: 1 in 3 older millennials skips medical care because of costs
(By Tamara Rosin for Becker’s Hospital Review) One quarter of Americans say they or someone in their family has abstained
Read MoreWorkplace Wellness Plans on the Rise
According to UnitedHealthcare’s consumer sentiment survey, more employers are offering and more employees are interested in workplace wellness programs. Read
Read MoreQuantity Over Quality? Minorities Shown To Get An Excess Of Ineffective Care
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Minority patients face a double whammy: Not only are they more likely to
Read MoreDoes Your Health Insurance Cover You Outside the United States?
According to a new study by InsureMyTrip, one in three Americans are unclear whether their health insurance will cover any
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