Enlarge this image The new rules will help people get upfront cost estimates for about 500 so-called “shoppable” services, meaning medical care they can schedule ahead of time. DNY59/Getty Images…
Enlarge this image Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., stopped providing emergency contraceptives due to the state’s abortion ban, then reversed course. Carlos Moreno/KCUR hide caption toggle caption Carlos…
About 1 in 5 Americans live in a rural area where they are just as likely to have mental health challenges as those living in or near cities. Unfortunately, rural…
June 29, 2022 – A new study in people with heart disease shows that Nordic walking – think cross-country skiing without the skis – improved their mental and physical health…
June 29, 2022 – Kendall Johnson, of Sioux Falls, SD, was a teenager when he had surgery to try to restore his hearing. While he and his friends lighted up…
June 29, 2022 – Addicted to cookies? Can’t stand broccoli? You may be able to blame Mom and Dad. That’s because our taste preferences are influenced by our genes. And…
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Even though Black people may be more likely to live near a hospital with a certified stroke…
Enlarge this image The science isn’t entirely settled on whether a rapid antigen test indicates whether a person is still contagious. Massimiliano Finzi/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Massimiliano Finzi/Getty…
By Fred Schulte, Kaiser Health News Wednesday, June 29, 2022 (Kaiser News) — Congress should crack down on Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors that sometimes deny patients vital medical…
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) – A strain of the superbug MRSA has emerged in pigs that is highly resistant to antibiotics and…