(HealthDay)—Documentation rules for annual wellness visits (AWVs) for Medicare differ from those for preventive visits, which are not covered by Medicare, according to an article published Aug. 5 in Medical Economics.
Aug 22, 2014
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Cigarettes with very low levels of nicotine may reduce addiction without increasing exposure to toxic chemicals, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo.
Aug 22, 2014
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Scientists in Cornwall are making a second appeal for people to take part in research that will shed light on the health effects of marine pollution.
Aug 22, 2014
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A new action plan released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to increase the participation of women, minorities, and the elderly in research trials was welcomed today by four leading health organizations as taking ...
Aug 22, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—New Zealand adolescents may need to increase their fruit and vegetable intake and reduce unhealthy options like sugary drinks and takeaways, to protect their mental health.
Aug 22, 2014
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A New York city councilman wants to ban toys in fast-food restaurant kid meals that do not meet strict dietary guidelines.
Aug 22, 2014
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Women who eat instant noodles, like Ramen, at least two times a week face a greater risk of high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and high cholesterol, US researchers said Thursday.
Aug 21, 2014
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For many people, finding motivation to exercise is a challenge. Thankfully, there are Zombies chasing you.
Aug 21, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Black mothers are less likely than white moms to breast-feed their babies, and here's one possible reason why: Hospitals in neighborhoods with many black residents do less to promote nursing than those in areas ...
Aug 21, 2014
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(HealthDay)—The number of U.S. teens using sunscreen dropped nearly 12 percent in the last decade, a new report shows.
Aug 21, 2014
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