Oncology & Cancer

Mammography use up for US immigrants

While mammography rates have improved among foreign-born women residing in the United States, these women are still less likely to have undergone breast cancer screening than native-born U.S. women.

Autism spectrum disorders

Study quantifies childhood ASD-linked economic burden

(HealthDay)—The cost of services for children with autism averages more than $17,000 per child each year—with school systems footing much of the bill, a new U.S. study estimates.

Pediatrics

CDC: Parent-reported head injuries in 7.0 percent of children

(HealthDay)—In 2016, 8.3 percent of boys and 5.6 percent of girls aged 3 to 17 years had ever had a significant head injury in their lifetime, according to a February data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease ...

Health

Why single mothers may need a nap

Who are the most sleep-deprived people in America? Federal researchers say the answer is clear: single mothers.

Health

2.5M young adults gain coverage

(AP) -- The number of young adults lacking medical coverage has shrunk by 2.5 million since the new health care overhaul law took effect, according to a new analysis the Obama administration is to release Wednesday.

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