Lower co-payments=lower costs? High prescription drug co-payments are associated with lower medication adherence and higher total healthcare costs. Read more »
Diabetes double before motherhood Diabetes before motherhood more than doubled in six years among teenage and adult women. Read more »
Antibiotics no cure for allergies LENEXA, Kan. -- Outdoor exposure to environmental irritants such as allergens, pollution, debris and cigarette smoke can cause the mucous membranes of the sinuses to swell, leading to pain, pressure and... Read more »
Quit smoking now The Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline confirms that there has never been a better time for smokers to quit than right now. Read more »
Disinfecting water saves Rwanda The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce the relaunch of Sur'Eau, a safe-water solution that reduces the risk of diarrhea. Read more »
Drug prices can vary by $100 YONKERS, N.Y. -- For consumers who pay for all or most of their prescription drugs out of pocket, a new price study by Consumer Reports finds that it pays to shop around. Not only do prices vary from store... Read more »
Wrong-sided brain surgery halted Attorneys for parents suing Arkansas Children's Hospital over a wrong sided brain surgery abruptly halted the trial citing possible juror misconduct. Read more »
ADA stresses pregnant oral health The (ADA) wants to remind mothers-to-be that maintaining good oral health is an important part of overall health, especially during pregnancy. Read more »
Allergies' immense impact Allergies are often disregarded as a nuisance: in today's society allergies get little respect. Read more »
How Big Is Your Brain? From autopsies, researchers have long known that some people die with sharp minds and perfect memories, but their brains riddled with the plaques and tangles of Alzheimer's disease. Read more »
