Health
Do you live in America's fittest city? Experts rank best to worst
Want to get fit and stay fit? Arlington, Va., may be the city for you: For the fifth year in a row, it has been named the fittest city in America.
Jul 12, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
New lung-cancer screening guidelines reduce disparity
In 2013, the US Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) published guidelines that recommended individuals at high risk for developing lung cancer who met the eligibility criteria, undergo annual lung screening by low-dose CT scan. ...
Jun 15, 2022
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Medical economics
Multisector, all-of-society transformation needed to ensure aging societies worldwide are poised to thrive by 2050
Ensuring that populations globally are actively engaged in society while living longer, healthier lives will require an all-of-society approach—from governments and the private sector to individuals and families, says a ...
Jun 03, 2022
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Health
No time for self-care? Even small doses can help
In order to ensure good mental health, it is important to make self-care a priority says Barbara Randall, director of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Employee Assistance Program, who insists that small doses every ...
May 25, 2022
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Medications
Potential pitfalls of high-risk prescribing practices in older adults
For many, good health and longevity is only achievable with the help of prescription drugs. However, researchers in Japan have recently identified that some "high-risk" prescribing practices may be a cause for concern among ...
May 16, 2022
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Medical economics
When parents get Medicaid, it can benefit the health of their kids
Low-income parents who live in states that expanded their Medicaid programs under the Affordable Care Act are 4.7% more likely to say they are in good health than their peers in states that have declined to take this step, ...
Feb 25, 2022
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Medications
Q and A: Can medications and supplements interact with one another?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As I have gotten older, doctors have placed me on more medications, such as for blood pressure and cholesterol. Also, as I age, I have chosen to take some supplements that are supposed to improve my memory, ...
Oct 14, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Home rapid antigen testing is on its way, but we need to make sure everyone has access
As Australia opens up and we learn to live with COVID-19, rapid antigen tests are likely to play an increasingly important role in limiting the spread of the virus.
Oct 13, 2021
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Medical economics
Poll finds tax-free health accounts used less by those who may need them most
Most older adults are not using tax-advantaged savings accounts to save for future health expenses, a new poll of people age 50 to 80 suggests, and those who do are more likely to have high incomes and education levels, and ...
Sep 09, 2021
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Medical economics
Biden administration pushes forward with Trump-era law on surprise medical bills
(HealthDay)—In a rare show of bipartisanship on health care, the Biden Administration is advancing Trump-era consumer protections aimed at curbing sometimes devastating surprise medical bills.
Jul 02, 2021
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