Nursing Homes Using Hospice Care More, But at a Cost
2015-05-06
Spending increased about $6,800 for those getting end-of-life comfort care, study saysContinue Reading
Patients With Bleeding Strokes May Do Better at Specialized Centers
2015-05-06
Study found victims were less likely to die within 90 days when treated at more advanced facilitiesContinue Reading
Almost 17 Million Gained Coverage Under Obamacare
2015-05-06
But many Americans still can’t afford medical care, expert saysContinue Reading
Healthy Eating May Shield the Aging Brain
2015-05-06
Study found those who ate most fruits, veggies, fish were least likely to show thinking declines over 5 yearsContinue Reading
Many Aging Boomers Face Chronic Illness, But Death Rate Is Falling: CDC
2015-05-06
Report finds nearly half need a heart drug, almost a fifth are diabeticContinue Reading
Little Risk of Vitamin D Toxicity, Study Says
2015-05-06
Concerns about high calcium blood levels led to 10-year studyContinue Reading
Sharp Drop in Uninsured Texans Since Obamacare Rollout: Survey
2015-05-06
But poorest residents are far more likely to lack coverage than the richContinue Reading
More Aging Americans Using Canes, Walkers
2015-05-06
Many seniors rely on more than one mobility device, study findsContinue Reading
Health Highlights: May 6, 2015
2015-05-06
Investigate All VA Regional Offices for Problems: Senators
Football Players Wear Sensor-Equipped Helmets to Study Concussions
Aetna to Halt Most Coverage of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Device
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Health Tip: Living With Diabetes and Heart Disease
2015-05-06
Suggestions for dealing with this double whammy
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