Medical economics
Many Americans frustrated in search for low-cost COVID boosters
Americans seeking out the new COVID boosters are finding themselves held back by insurance entanglements and supply delays.
Sep 22, 2023
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News tagged with seniors
Health
Replacing saturated fat and salt with herbs/spices is both tasty and healthy
In response to the low-fat craze of the 1990s, many food companies removed saturated fats from their products, only to replace them with sugars to maintain their palatability. Unfortunately, the resulting products were no ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Cardiology
Heart attack and stroke survivors neglect LDL cholesterol despite increased risk, finds survey
A 2023 survey from the American Heart Association conducted by The Harris Poll, found that a majority (70%) of heart attack and stroke survivors are unaware that LDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as 'bad cholesterol.' ...
Aug 23, 2023
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Health informatics
ChatGPT shows 'impressive' accuracy in clinical decision making
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham has found that ChatGPT was about 72% accurate in overall clinical decision making, from coming up with possible diagnoses to making final diagnoses and care management ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Health
Alcohol kills men more often, but women's death rates are catching up
Women are catching up to men when it comes to dying from alcohol abuse, a new study finds.
Jul 31, 2023
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Medications
Stimulant therapy for ADHD in teens doesn't increase risk of cocaine or methamphetamine use later: Study
Many parents whose kids take prescription stimulants like Ritalin to treat ADHD worry that it could lead to illicit drug use later.
Jul 13, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
CDC panel backs RSV shots for seniors
An advisory panel of the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Wednesday to recommend the first RSV vaccines for seniors.
Jun 22, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Consistent breast cancer screening cuts odds of dying from the disease by 72%
Screening mammograms saves lives, and consistency counts for a lot.
Jun 5, 2023
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Medical economics
Couples age 55 or older can soon contribute $10,000 a year to health savings accounts
New IRS guidance will allow older couples in the United States to contribute more than $10,000 to tax-free health savings accounts (HSA) next year.
May 22, 2023
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Medical economics
Cost of being Black in America: 1.6 million extra deaths over two decades
Over the past two decades, premature deaths have cost Black Americans over 80 million more lost years of life, compared with white Americans, a new study finds.
May 16, 2023
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