Having a full-time job is challenging enough for most people—but add in a friend or relative who depends on you for their care, and the workload becomes much heavier and more complex.
Apr 5, 2023
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Researchers calculating the cost/savings to Medicare from General Practitioner (GP) billing practices, according to the length of the consultation itself, have found that GPs frequently undercharge Medicare for patient consultations.
Apr 4, 2023
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The link between socioeconomic position and health has long been established. In other words, the wealthier people are, the better health outcomes they have. A new study from the University of Kansas dives deeper, examining ...
Apr 4, 2023
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Narcan, the naloxone nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdose, was approved Wednesday for over-the-counter sale by the Food and Drug Administration. It's a major victory for harm-reduction advocates and public health professionals—and ...
Apr 4, 2023
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A new study by Jamie Seabrook of Brescia University College and Evan R. Wiley of Western University has shown an alarming number of high school students—26%—in Canada reported having vaped in the previous month. And the ...
Apr 4, 2023
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Half as many children in the United States were diagnosed with asthma in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to previous years, and Rutgers researchers think fewer colds may be part of the reason.
Apr 1, 2023
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A federal judge on Thursday overturned a portion of the Affordable Care Act that makes preventive services, such as some cancer screenings, free to enrollees, a decision that could affect health insurance policyholders nationwide.
Mar 31, 2023
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Tobacco control initiatives should consider focusing on dispelling false beliefs, such as smoking elevates moods, reduces stress and provides comfort, a new study has found.
Mar 30, 2023
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A new study from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute found that only 1.8% of eligible Americans with commercial insurance received lung cancer screening. Rates were higher but still extremely low for Original Medicare ...
Mar 29, 2023
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It is almost impossible nowadays to listen to the radio, watch TV or scroll through social media without being exposed to an advertisement telling us that all we need for a little happiness and love is a sugary drink or a ...
Mar 29, 2023
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