Health
US to strengthen protections for air travelers with wheelchairs
Air travel can be miserable for people with disabilities, particularly if an airline mishandles, damages or loses their wheelchair in transit.
Feb 29, 2024
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Diabetes
Lifestyle programs to prevent type 2 diabetes not meeting needs of many people with pre-diabetes
A substantial proportion of people with pre-diabetes are unlikely to respond to standard lifestyle programs used globally to prevent type 2 diabetes, according to new research by a consortium of researchers from the U.S., ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Pediatrics
US outlines plan for long-term baby formula imports
U.S. regulators on Friday unveiled their plan to allow foreign baby formula manufacturers to stay on the market long term, an effort to diversify the nation's tightly concentrated industry and prevent future shortages.
Sep 30, 2022
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Pediatrics
Formula may be right for infants, but experts warn that toddlers don't need it
Formulas for toddlers are a burgeoning business in the United States: Sales of the drinks more than doubled in recent years as companies convinced parents that their little ones needed the liquid boost. But many experts warn ...
Sep 23, 2022
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Medical economics
'Profiteering, cold-hearted' nursing home owners should be investigated, congressman says
In a biting letter, U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill. urged Congress to investigate the failures of nursing homes during the pandemic, particularly "profiteering, cold-hearted" corporations that act as landlords in the industry.
Apr 8, 2022
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Medications
New COVID-19 antibody drug OK'd to protect most vulnerable
Federal health officials on Wednesday authorized a new COVID-19 antibody drug for people with serious health problems or allergies who can't get adequate protection from vaccination.
Dec 9, 2021
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Medical economics
Biden reverses Trump policy limiting U.S. nursing home fines
(HealthDay)—The Biden administration has reversed a Trump policy that limited the size of fines that U.S. nursing homes could be slapped with for violating safety standards.
Jul 30, 2021
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Health
Patients billed up to $219 million in total for preventive services that should be free
Despite a sharp reduction in out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for preventive care since the Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010, patients are still receiving unexpected bills for preventive services that should be free, according ...
Jul 21, 2021
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Medications
The updated deal for pharmacists will help recognise their role as health experts, not just retailers
Australia's 7th Community Pharmacy Agreement, which comes into force today and lasts five years, will see the government provide A$16 billion for dispensing subsidized medicines and A$1.15 billion for other services such ...
Jul 1, 2020
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Health
Confused about the term 'soy milk'? FDA wants to know
Do people understand the differences between milk and soy and rice "milk"?
Sep 27, 2018
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