Diabetes
Global costs of diabetes will continue rising through 2030
(HealthDay)—The global costs of diabetes are high and will increase substantially by 2030, according to a study published online Feb. 23 in Diabetes Care.
Mar 5, 2018
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Health
Why the daunting economics of elder care are about to get much worse
My sister Carol loves movies, but she hasn't been out to see one in years. When she tries to watch one at home, she's frequently interrupted. She shrugs this off, saying "Who needs to see movies when you're living one?"
Mar 2, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Individuals in US diagnosed with cancer are 2.7 times more likely to declare bankruptcy than individuals without cancer
As advancements in cancer therapies have been making headlines in recent years, cancer drug prices have significantly increased. The remaining question is, what are the economic impacts of the differentiations in cost of ...
Dec 21, 2017
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Health
Deceleration in health care spending growth in 2016
(HealthDay)—Health care spending growth slowed in 2016 following faster growth in 2014 and 2015, according to research published online Dec. 6 in Health Affairs.
Dec 12, 2017
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Health
Healthy food choices in childhood lowers risk of developing cardiovascular disease
Cutting saturated fat in childrens' diets reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood, a University of Otago study has found.
Nov 21, 2017
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Health
How investing in public health could cure many health care problems
Now that the Cassidy-Graham bill has been pulled, it's a good time to think about concrete ways to improve health and health care in our country. Despite advances in medicine, U.S. health care spending grew to US$3.2 trillion ...
Oct 2, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mosquito-borne viruses like Zika may be spread at lower temperatures, potentially expanding impact
Transmission of mosquito-borne diseases, such as Zika, occur at lower temperatures than previously thought, a recently released study co-authored by two University of South Florida researchers shows.
May 9, 2017
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Health
Report advises 'think self-care, not just health care'
Amid talk in Washington of presidential wiretapping and the dismissal of U.S. attorneys, there is one substantive issue making headlines: health-care policy.
Mar 20, 2017
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Health
Is it time for a dedicated tax to fund the NHS?
Is it time for a dedicated (hypothecated) tax to fund the NHS, asks The BMJ in a debate article today?
Feb 8, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
India pledges to eradicate TB, leprosy within decade
India Wednesday set deadlines to eradicate a range of deadly diseases that afflict tens of millions of its poorest people, unveiling a major boost to health spending in the annual budget.
Feb 1, 2017
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