Breast cancer leading type worldwide, surpassing lung cancer
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Breast cancer is now the leading cause of cancer worldwide, according to the International
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Health Care – General
What is a hearing aid app?
What is a hearing aid app? Hearing aid apps offer a wide range of useful features and help people who
Read MoreDon’t miss your flu shot
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) December 6–12 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. It’s a good reminder to roll up your sleeve and
Read MoreSignificant side effects in up to 15% of coronavirus vaccine users, Warp Speed chief says
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Both Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and about 10 percent to
Read MoreThousands of Doctors’ Offices Buckle Under Financial Stress of COVID
(By Laura Ungar for Kaiser Health News) Cormay Caine misses a full day of work and drives more than 130
Read MoreVirtual home exercise and fitness solutions
With many gyms still closed, many older adults are seeking solutions to help them stay fit at home through exercise
Read MoreA COPD screening is more important now than ever
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that cause breathing problems, like emphysema, chronic
Read MoreSmoke-free is the way to be
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Every year, more people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer, and smoking is
Read MoreHospital alert system identifies at-risk patients, lowers mortality, study finds
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Patients who were monitored with a real-time alert system had a 16 percent lower
Read MoreFood insecurity raises death risk for heart disease, study finds
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) The COVID-19 pandemic’s economic and social toll has exacerbated food insecurity, and those
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