More Hospitalizations, ER Visits in Nursing Homes With Higher Levels of Black Residents
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that nursing homes that serve Black residents have more hospitalizations and emergency room visits.This may be driven by differences in staffing levels from home to home, according to researc…
Learn MoreHot Weather Can Bring on Kidney Stones. Here’s How to Cut Your Risk
SUNDAY, June 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Kidney stones are something most folks want to avoid at all costs, but few may know that the chances of developing this excruciating condition rise during the hot months of summer.Luckily, it is possible to ta…
Learn MoreThis Summer, Could You Spot the Signs of Heat Illness?
SATURDAY, June 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heat illness can be deadly, so it’s essential to recognize the warning signs and know what to do as the summer season gets into gear.“Heat illness tends to happen when the body is unable to regulate its temp…
Learn MoreNational Health Expenditures Set to Increase Through 2031
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Over the course of 2022 to 2031, national health expenditures are projected to increase 5.4 percent on average per year, and account for about 20 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), according to a stu…
Learn MoreFewer Black Veterans Complete Referrals for Lung Cancer Screening
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black veterans have significantly lower odds of completing lung cancer screening (LCS) than White veterans even after adjusting for demographic and socioeconomic risk factors, according to a study published on…
Learn MorePoll: Most Americans Face Hassles With Their Insurance Plans
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A majority of insured Americans have struggled with a wide array of stumbling blocks when trying to get coverage for their health care needs, a new national survey shows.
All told, the KFF report uncovered num…
Biden Names Former North Carolina Health Secretary to Be New CDC Director
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The White House announced Friday that a former Obama administration official with extensive experience in federal and state health services will be named the next leader of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
Learn More2012 to 2015 Saw Rise in U.S. Insulin Prices
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. insulin prices substantially increased from 2012 to 2015; however, the introduction of new products has led to substantial discounting practices and lower net prices, according to a study published online…
Learn MoreLa raza y los ingresos afectan su riesgo de sufrir una alergia a un alimento
VIERNES, 16 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Aunque, históricamente, las alergias a los alimentos no han sido la prioridad de las minorías raciales y étnicas, una nueva investigación muestra que las comunidades hispanas, negras y asiáticas se enfr…
Learn MoreLas tasas de suicidios y homicidios siguen aumentando entre los jóvenes de EE. UU.
JUEVES, 15 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los suicidios y los homicidios aumentan de forma constante entre los jóvenes estadounidenses, informaron el jueves las autoridades federales de salud de EE. UU. Entre 2007 y 2021, las tasas de suicidios …
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