‘Fear Of Falling’: How Hospitals Do Even More Harm By Keeping Patients In Bed
(By Melissa Bailey for Kaiser Health News) Dorothy Twigg was living on her own, cooking and walking without help until
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Health Care – General
What to know before your loved one is discharged from the hospital
If you are a caregiver of a Medicare beneficiary, there are a few things to know when your love one
Read MoreMen 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.,
Read MoreAn 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
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