Why Medicaid matters to you
Medicaid, a state-federal entitlement program that people associate only with the poor, pays for care for more than six…
August 9, 2017
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TB's stronghold in India: A tragedy there, and a grave concern for the rest of the world
The health care debate in the US has focused on a looming crisis, with millions possibly losing insurance coverage. In India,…
August 8, 2017
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Why Ronald McDonald Houses should welcome homemade casseroles
The appearance a hot dish on your doorstep does more than relieve the burden of meal preparation. It says someone is looking…
August 7, 2017
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How Big Pharma is hindering treatment of the opioid addiction epidemic
The number of people dying from opioid overdose continues to rise, in part because of cheap street drugs. Yet the price…
August 7, 2017
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Concussions and CTE: More complicated than even the experts know
A recent study that showed that 110 of 111 brains of deceased NFL players had a serious brain disease raised concerns once…
July 31, 2017
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Why you may not need all those days of antibiotics
We've been told for a long time that we must take all of our antibiotics. But maybe we didn’t need so many to begin…
July 31, 2017
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Bridges and roads as important to your health as what's in your medicine cabinet
Congressional inability to devise a health care plan for the US is not the only impediment to good health care. Contaminated…
July 30, 2017
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Trump isn't letting Obamacare die; he's trying to kill it
After the Senate nixed a repeal of Obamacare, Pres. Trump turned to Twitter, vowing to let the law die. But he's actually…
July 28, 2017
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When Pat and Bob nearly saved health care reform: A lesson in senatorial bedside manner
While current congressional leaders are digging in their heels along party lines, it might be good to take a step back and…
July 26, 2017
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Concerned about concussions and brain injuries? 4 essential reads
A study of the brains of 111 NFL players after their deaths showed that 110 had degenerative brain disease. Here are some…
July 26, 2017
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The US health economy is big, but is it better?
Nearly one-fifth of US GDP is spent on health care. Where does all of that money go?
July 26, 2017
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Glioblastoma, a formidable foe, faces a 'reservoir of resilience' in McCain
A diagnosis of glioblastoma did not keep John McCain from the Capitol to cast a crucial vote that could end Obamacare. His…
July 25, 2017
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The hidden extra costs of living with a disability
Depending on where you live, having a disability can cost thousands of additional dollars per year. Government programs…
July 25, 2017
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How killing the ACA could lead to more opioid deaths in West Virginia and other Trump states
West Virginia favored Trump by more than 2:1 in the 2016 election, but Trump's policies would particularly hurt the…
July 24, 2017
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Who's avoiding sex, and why
Sex is an important part of life, but many people avoid it. Fear, former abuse and religion are common reasons, but you…
July 20, 2017
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Warnings on US cigarette packs not as effective as those in other countries
Do US smokers really know the risks? Research from Australia, Canada and Mexico shows that there are better ways to warn…
July 17, 2017
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As academic hospitals lower mortality rates, should insurers reconsider excluding them?
Many academic medical centers are facing increasing financial pressure as insurers create so-called narrow networks, but…
July 16, 2017
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Why health savings accounts are a bust for the poor but a boost for the privileged
The latest Senate health care bill is still a hodgepodge of efforts to repeal Obamacare, critics say. One of their concerns…
July 13, 2017
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The faulty beliefs that have led to Republican dysfunction on health care
Republicans have had a hard time dismantling the Affordable Care Act, despite their promises. That could be because they…
July 12, 2017
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Death as a social privilege? How aid-in-dying laws may be revealing a new health care divide
People who seek aid in dying tend to be white men older than 65, a new analysis shows. While this could be due to religious…
July 11, 2017
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