A 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
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Month: December 2018
9,000 pediatric opioid overdose deaths since 1999, study finds
(By Harrison Cook for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. children and adolescents are increasingly dying from opioid overdoses, according to a study
Read MoreAffordable Care Act Can Stay In Effect While Under Appeal, Judge Says
(By Emma Bowman for NPR) The federal judge in Texas who ruled the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional earlier this month said that
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 MoreJudge blocks Trump administration cuts to 340B hospital drug-discount program
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration policy that reduces payments to hospitals under
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
Read MoreSocial drinking become problematic as we age
As we age, we become more vulnerable to developing an alcohol use disorder, more commonly known as alcoholism. Experts say,
Read More3 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
Read MoreSafely 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
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