About half of American teenagers have never visited doctors without a parent or guardian present, despite recommendations that such visits begin about age 13, a study led by a Chicago researcher shows.
Nov 26, 2018
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Millions of Americans are using DNA test kits sold online to research their ancestry, either out of simple curiosity or to find answers about their identity.
Oct 20, 2018
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Nearly 60 million Americans live in "dental deserts," while many more can't afford basic dental care even if it is available.
Mar 24, 2022
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If you need medical care, you're more likely to skip it due to cost issues if you're American than if you're Australian, Canadian, British or French, a new report finds.
Nov 16, 2023
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Increasingly high prices for cancer drugs are affecting patient care in the U.S. and the American health care system overall, say the authors of a special article published online in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Mar 16, 2015
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Last week I read with incredulity section 215 of the American Health Care Act, the part that states that it "does not include coverage for abortions (other than any abortion necessary to save the life of the mother or any ...
May 15, 2017
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(HealthDay)—Dental care should be a required part of Medicaid coverage for adults in every state, the American Dental Association and nearly 130 other organizations urge in a letter to Congress.
Aug 20, 2021
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Scientists have for the first time discovered sixteen new sections of the genetic code that relate to lung health -- opening up the possibility for better prevention as well as treatment for lung diseases.
Sep 25, 2011
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(HealthDay)—Summertime can bring asthma sufferers a lot of misery, but lung experts say watching for warning signs of breathing trouble can guard against serious complications.
May 10, 2019
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With the pandemic, there has been a rise in the use of virtual appointments for patients seeking health care. A new study by Tufts Univeresity researchers, however, suggests that for many older and chronically ill patients, ...
Jan 24, 2022
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