As drug resistance grows, combining antibiotics could turn up new treatments
(By Megan Thielking for STAT) Combining certain antibiotics could help them pack a one-two punch against harmful bacteria, according to a new study
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60% of Americans 50 and older have tried to avoid or minimize healthcare costs
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) A majority of Americans concerned about healthcare costs in retirement have taken steps
Read MoreMore Nurse Practitioners Now Pursue Residency Programs To Hone Skills
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) The patient at the clinic was in his 40s and had lost both
Read MoreAspirin a day may keep Alzheimer’s disease away
According to researchers at Rush University Medical Center a regimen of low-dose aspirin potentially may reduce plaques in the brain,
Read MoreIn 2017, 62 percent of people got assistance to purchase health insurance
According to a recent report, the share of people who got government assistance to buy private health insurance coverage has
Read MoreMedicare’s money traps
Medicare isn’t free and it may end up costing more than you expect. In fact, the entire Medicare spectrum of
Read MorePfizer hikes price of 100 drugs
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Pfizer, the largest pharmaceutical company in the U.S., increased the price of 100
Read MoreDon’t be afraid of HDHP plan with an HSA
Some people get scared off by an HDHP’s with an HSA, but many employees don’t realize that it might be
Read MoreSepsis is the third leading cause of death. Can a new blood test change that?
(By Karen Weintraub for STAT) In his spare time, when he feels up to it, Ronnie Roberts walks through hospital
Read MoreDespite U.S. Court’s Ruling, Medicaid Work Requirements Advance In Other States
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) The fallout from Friday’s federal court ruling that struck down the Medicaid work requirement in
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