3 state legislative battles to watch in 2019
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — Drug pricing is on the agenda here in 2019. But with Republicans controlling
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Health Care – General
Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice
(By Rebecca Ellis for NPR) The benefits of retiring in South Carolina’s low country are clear to Joyce East. Her home, sandwiched
Read MoreTips on being happy
Is there a secret to happiness? According to Tim Bono, a psychology lecturer in Arts & Sciences who teaches courses
Read More7 insights on how ‘less-than-perfect’ organs can save lives
(By Harrison Cook for Becker’s Hospital Review) Every day 33 U.S. patients die while waiting for an organ transplant, but
Read MoreUp To A Third Of Knee Replacements Pack Pain And Regret
(By Liz Szabo for Kaiser Health News) Danette Lake thought surgery would relieve the pain in her knees. The arthritis
Read MoreScientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Just in time for the winter solstice, scientists may have figured out how short days
Read More‘Don’t Wash That Bird!’ And Other (Often Unheeded) Food Safety Advice
(By Lydia Zuraw for Kaiser Health News) Rinsing chicken or turkey before cooking it is an ingrained step for many
Read MoreExercise may help those with thinking problems
According to a study published online issue of Neurology found getting the heart pumping with aerobic exercise, like walking or
Read MoreHealthcare as a zero-sum game: 7 key points
(By Scott Becker and Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) This article sets out seven thoughts on healthcare systems. The
Read MoreRising rates of loneliness
According to recent research published in the journal International Psychogeriatrics, more people reported feeling moderate to severe loneliness during their
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