8 Key Factors Are Shortening the Lives of Black Americans
FRIDAY, May 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black Americans face a greater risk of early death than white people do, and now a new study points to the reasons why.Known as the social determinants of health, these eight factors are critical for health and…
Learn MoreMás estadounidenses mayores utilizan ‘portales del paciente’ en línea para acceder a la atención
MIÉRCOLES, 24 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los estadounidenses mayores son cada vez más propensos a entrar en “portales del paciente” para acceder a información sobre su atención de la salud, pero los niveles de confianza varían. Alrededor de u…
Learn MoreMore Older Americans Use Online ‘Patient Portals’ to Access Care
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older Americans are increasingly likely to log into “patient portals” to access their health care information — but confidence levels vary. About 78% of people aged 50 to 80 now use at least one patient port…
Learn MoreStandard Tests May Underestimate Severity of Sleep Apnea in Black Patients
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to diagnosing sleep apnea, current screening methods may put Black patients at a disadvantage, new research suggests.Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder characterized by d…
Learn MoreStandard Tests May Underestimate Severity of Sleep Apnea in Black Patients
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to diagnosing sleep apnea, current screening methods may put Black patients at a disadvantage, new research suggests.Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder characterized by d…
Learn MoreEconomic Burden of Health Inequities Very High in the United States
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The economic burden of health disparities in the United States is very high, according to a study published in the May 16 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.Thomas A. LaVeist, Ph.D., from…
Learn More1 in 5 U.S. Seniors Now Skip Meds Because of Cost
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many seniors skip or stretch prescription medications due to costs despite being insured by Medicare, a new U.S. study finds. Roughly 20% of older adults reported taking less medication than prescribed or not t…
Learn MoreLas estadounidenses necesitan más licencia por maternidad y acceso a la atención en el embarazo: encuesta
JUEVES, 18 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El embarazo es un periodo difícil y potencialmente peligroso en la vida de una mujer, y las mujeres de EE. UU. afirman que no están recibiendo el respaldo que necesitan mientras están embarazadas, encontr…
Learn MoreAmerican Women Need More Maternity Leave, Access to Pregnancy Care: Poll
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy is a difficult and potentially dangerous time in a woman’s life, and U.S. women say they aren’t getting the support they need while they’re expecting, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll has found.Nearly 2 …
Learn MoreIncluso tras la pandemia, los pacientes con cáncer prefieren la atención mediante telesalud
MARTES, 16 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Durante la parte temprana de la pandemia de COVID-19, una de las únicas formas de ver a un médico era a través de una cita de video o telefónica, y resulta que muchas personas con cáncer siguen prefiriend…
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