Some 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,
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Could 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 MoreHow PhRMA finally lost: the inside story of the group’s biggest lobbying failure in years
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON —The drug industry’s storied lobbying group isn’t accustomed to bad news — and with
Read MoreHappy New Year!
The staff at AMAC Foundation and the Medicare Report editorial team wish you and your family the best of health, happiness, and
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 More9,000 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
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