Hospital ICUs May Be Overused
2016-12-29
Single medical center study found half of those getting intensive care didn’t need itContinue Reading
Diabetes Takes Biggest Bite Out of U.S. Health Care Spending
2016-12-28
Top 5 diseases, conditions accounted for $437 billion in 2013Continue Reading
Don’t Let Germs Spoil Your Holiday Getaway
2016-12-28
Good hygiene and disinfectant wipes will help keep illness at bay, germ expert saysContinue Reading
Does Legalizing Pot Spur Kids to Try It?
2016-12-27
In 2 states studied, teens downplayed harms after recreational pot legalized; use increased in 1 stateContinue Reading
Health Care Spending for U.S. Kids Jumped 56 Percent in Less Than 20 Years
2016-12-27
Preventive services in childhood create healthier adults, researcher saysContinue Reading
Health Care Spending for U.S. Kids Jumped 56 Percent in Less Than 20 Years
2016-12-27
Preventive services in childhood create healthier adults, researcher saysContinue Reading
On Hospital Wards, Patient Crises May Have ‘Domino Effect’
2016-12-27
When one patient has an emergency, the odds that a 2nd patient will face trouble also rises, study findsContinue Reading
U.S. Families Spend 1.5 Billion Hours Yearly on Kids With Special Health Needs
2016-12-27
Care provided by parents adds up to nearly $18 billion in lost wages, study saysContinue Reading
Home Visits Can Help New Parents
2016-12-26
Study finds programs reduce ER trips and doctor appointmentsContinue Reading
Home Visits Can Help New Parents
2016-12-26
Study finds programs reduce ER trips and doctor appointmentsContinue Reading