Men account for a small fraction of breast cancer cases. Their fatality rate has soared compared with women’s
(By Alexander Spinelli for STAT) Men account for about 1% or less of all breast cancer diagnoses in the U.S.,
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Health Care – General
An updated guide to the changing science of flu shots
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) Flu shot season is upon us. Three years ago, STAT laid out some of the
Read MoreTake action against the flu
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Flu season is here, which means it’s time to take action, and protect yourself and loved ones
Read MoreDon’t Force Patients Off Opioids Abruptly, New Guidelines Say, Warning Of Severe Risks
(By Will Stone and Allison Aubrey for NPR) There’s no doubt that opioids have been massively overprescribed in U.S. In
Read MoreChanging Your Diet Can Help Tamp Down Depression, Boost Mood
(By Allison Aubrey and Rhitu Chatterjee for NPR) There’s fresh evidence that eating a healthy diet, one that includes plenty
Read MoreCigna tries to explain health coverage to new members
Cigna is launching a new rewards program, targeting those who buy ACA exchange plans as an incentive to modify behavior.
Read MoreNew Mexico sees 1st flu death
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed the first flu-related death of the
Read MoreVaping-related lung injuries resemble chemical burns, study finds
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) The airways and lungs of some patients with a vaping-related illness appeared damaged in ways
Read MoreFlu season threatens to complicate diagnoses of vaping-related illness
(By Megan Thielking for STAT) Public health experts are cautioning that the coming flu season could complicate attempts to diagnose
Read MoreExercising To Ease Pain: Taking Brisk Walks Can Help
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) For people who live with chronic pain, getting up, out and moving can seem daunting.
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