Zika Virus: The Challenge for Women
(By – Jennifer Kates, Josh Michaud, and Allison Valentine – Kaiser Family Foundation) The recent and rapid spread of Zika virus,
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Health Care – General
Study Finds ‘Mortality Gap’ Among Middle-Aged Whites
(By – Lisa Gillespie, Kaiser Health News) Don’t blame suicide and substance abuse entirely for rising death rates among middle-aged
Read MoreCombined Effects Of Maternal Obesity, Diabetes ‘Substantially’ Raise Autism Risks
(By – Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News) While the incidence of autism spectrum disorder has increased in recent years, what’s
Read MoreNew study using cryo-electron microscopy shows how potential drugs could inhibit cancer
(Source – National Institutes of Health) A new study shows that it is possible to use an imaging technique called
Read MoreA Closer Look At The Senate’s Investigation Of Tainted Medical Scopes
(Source – Kaiser Health News) A Senate investigation recently found that 16 hospitals around the U.S. failed to file mandatory
Read MoreConsumers Cut Costs By Combining Limited Coverage Health Plans, Despite Penalty Risks
(By – Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) Last fall, Shalonda Brown decided she’d had it with paying nearly $1,000 a
Read MoreMedical Advocates Can Help Guide Patients On Difficult Care Choices
(By – Barbara Sadick, Kaiser Health News) Stan and XuXia Smith learned from an ultrasound midway through the pregnancy that
Read MoreHypothermia and older adults
(Source – National Institutes of Science) The cold truth about hypothermia is that Americans aged 65 years and older face
Read MoreA Detailed Look at Healthcare Options for the Elderly
Certified elder law attorneys Julian Gray and Frank Petrich, in an article posted at www.post-gazette.com provide in in-depth analysis of Medicare- and
Read MoreConsumer And Research Groups Release Cancer Guides For Patients
(By – Mary Agnes Carey, Kaiser Health News) For many patients, getting information on various treatment options for a medical
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