Which U.S. kids see specialists for ear infections and have tubes placed to drain fluid and improve air flow differs significantly by race. Asian, Hispanic and Black children are much less likely than white kids to see ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors, new research shows. “For the first time, our study found there are… read on > read on >
Americans born in recent years can likely count on taking prescription drugs for about half their life, according to new research. For males born in 2019, it’s about 48% of their lives. For women, it’s 60% of their lifetime, the study found. “The years that people can expect to spend taking prescription drugs are now… read on > read on >
As a consumer, you probably see “heart healthy” labels on food items all the time. But do you really know what heart health means and why it’s important? Experts from Tufts University in Boston offer some details on how your heart works and how you can safeguard your heart’s health. “It’s not as if you… read on > read on >
A new rule allows health care providers to be reimbursed for treating homeless people wherever they are, rather than just in hospitals or clinics. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began allowing this change for both public and private insurers on Oct. 1, KFF Health News reported. “The Biden-Harris administration has been… read on > read on >
The drugstore chain Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, due largely to competition and thousands of lawsuits for its role in allegedly filling unlawful opioid prescriptions. The company filed a notice Thursday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission saying it would not be able to file its latest quarterly financial report before… read on > read on >
High-risk surgeries are more deadly for Black and Hispanic Americans than for their white counterparts, new research reveals. The study, of more than 1 million procedures performed in U.S. hospitals between 2000 and 2020, found that Black patients were 42% more likely than white patients to die within 30 days of surgery. That risk was… read on > read on >
When your teen gets a driver’s license, you’ll likely have mixed emotions. While you’re off the hook for carpools, it’s scary to think about your baby behind the wheel. Now, a new video game technology that exposes drivers to the most common serious crash scenarios and sees how they react may help predict what type… read on > read on >
As kids grow up, their desire to venture out on their own and gain some independence is natural. And a new national poll suggests that most parents say they’re fine with that. The problem? The poll highlights a pretty big gap between what parents say and what they actually allow, with many choosing to keep… read on > read on >
A new trial demonstrates the power of the diabetes drug Mounjaro in fighting obesity, helping folks who used the medication lose about 60 pounds. “In this study, people who added tirzepatide [Mounjaro] to diet and exercise saw greater, longer-lasting weight reduction than those taking placebo,” Dr. Jeff Emmick, senior vice president of product development at… read on > read on >
For dogs, body size matters. That’s true in terms of how quickly they age, but also in their mental health, according to a new study comparing big and little canines. Age-related decline starts at 7 to 8 years of age in big dogs, compared to 10 to 11 years in smaller dogs, Hungarian researchers found.… read on > read on >
