The looming questions scientists need to answer about the new variant of the coronavirus
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) A variant of the coronavirus that emerged in the United Kingdom has forced London to
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Month: December 2020
Surprise! Congress Takes Steps to Curb Unexpected Medical Bills
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Most Americans tell pollsters they’re worried about being able to afford an unexpected
Read MoreWhat is Medicare?
Medicare is a federal health plan for people aged 65 years and over that was signed into law in 1965
Read MoreThere’s now an easier way to find medical equipment & supplies
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) When you or a loved one needs medical equipment like a wheelchair, hospital bed, or walker, it
Read MoreAdults over 75, frontline essential workers should be in second Covid-19 vaccine priority group, says CDC advisory panel
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) An expert panel that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Sunday that
Read MoreMany US Health Experts Underestimated the Coronavirus … Until It Was Too Late
(By Liz Szabo for Kaiser Health News) A year ago, while many Americans were finishing their holiday shopping and finalizing
Read MoreBreast cancer leading type worldwide, surpassing lung cancer
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Breast cancer is now the leading cause of cancer worldwide, according to the International
Read MoreMore Americans — Of All Political Persuasions — Are Donning Masks
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) As apprehension about the pandemic intensifies, more Americans — nearly three-quarters — say
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Inc.: Colleagues Question Scientist’s Pricey Recipe Against Memory Loss
(By Linda Marsa for California Healthline produced by Kaiser Health News) When her husband was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
Read MoreWhat is a Medicare drug list?
What is a formulary list? It is the Medicare’s list of covered medications, covers both brand name and generic prescription
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