Is It A Nasty Cold Or The Flu?
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) It’s that time of year again. You wake up with a scratchy throat, stuffy nose,
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Health Care – General
As Hospitals Post Sticker Prices Online, Most Patients Will Remain Befuddled
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) As of Jan. 1, in the name of transparency, the Trump administration required
Read MoreGoogle is quietly infiltrating medicine — but what rules will it play by?
(By Michael L. Millenson for STAT) With nearly 80 percent of internet users searching online for health-related information, it’s no wonder
Read MoreHow The Government Shutdown Affects Health Programs
(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) There seems to be no end in sight for the current partial government shutdown,
Read MoreSome New Year’s resolutions are better for your health
Almost half of Americans say they will take on a resolution this year, many with health-conscious goals in mind. So,
Read MoreCould Exercising In Frigid Temperatures Make Us Healthier?
(By Paul Chisholm for NPR) When Scott Carney first saw the photo of a nearly naked man sitting comfortably on
Read MoreA daily glass of wine doesn’t appear harmful for older patients with heart failure
A recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggest that people over age 65 who
Read MoreUS flu activity increasing: 5 things to know
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) Influenza activity in the U.S. increased for the week ending Dec. 22, according
Read MoreThe healthiest and unhealthiest states in America: Where did your state rank for 2018?
(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) Hawaii reclaimed its title as the healthiest state in United Health Foundation’s 29th
Read MoreMindfulness
As we approach the New Year, it’s easy to become stressed out by the many demands on our time and
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