What Patients Can Learn With Confidence From One Negative Rapid Test (Hint: Very Little)
Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News and Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News January 13, 2022 Julie Ann Justo, an infectious disease clinical pharmacist for a South Carolina hospital system, hoped Christmas week would finally be the time her family could safely gather for a reunion. Before the celebration, family members who were eligible were vaccinated and […]
Confused by what your doctor tells you? A new study discovers how communication gaps between doctors and patients can be cured
Dean Schillinger, University of California, San Francisco and Nicholas Duran, Arizona State University The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Most doctors use language that is too complex for their patients to understand, but some have the unique ability to tailor their language to meet their patients’ communication […]
Your Baby’s Hearing Screening and Next Steps
Most children hear and listen to sounds at and even before birth. They learn to talk by imitating the sounds they hear around them and the voices of their parents and caregivers. But that’s not true for all children. In fact, about two or three out of every 1,000 children in the United States are […]
From delta to omicron
Alexander Sundermann, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences and Lee Harrison, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences The omicron variant quickly took over the global coronavirus landscape after it was first reported in South Africa in late November, 2021. The U.S. became the 24th country to report a case of omicron infection when health officials announced on […]
What’s the difference between sugar, other natural sweeteners and artificial sweeteners? A food chemist explains sweet science
Kristine Nolin, University of Richmond A quick walk down the drink aisle of any corner store reveals the incredible ingenuity of food scientists in search of sweet flavors. In some drinks you’ll find sugar. A diet soda might have an artificial or natural low-calorie sweetener. And found in nearly everything else is high fructose corn […]
Turn Your Day Around by Giving Blood This January During National Blood Donor Month
Pledge to Give Blood Twice in 2022 to Help Save Lives You can turn your day around through a simple, essential act — donating blood — and in the process, save up to three lives. Beginning this January with the arrival of National Blood Donor Month, ADRP, an International Division of America’s Blood Centers, and […]
Heart Attack Symptoms, Risk, and Recovery
What is a heart attack? A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood. The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart muscle. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the main cause of heart attack. A […]
Healthy Eating Adds Up to a Healthy Heart
(NewsUSA) – Making healthy food choices can be overwhelming, especially if money is tight. Good nutrition is at the core of good health and reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, such as heart disease and stroke. “Eating delicious nourishing meals on a budget is possible, especially with a few key tips to make it simple,” says […]
Your Pain Medication May Impact Your Blood Pressure
(NewsUSA) -Many people routinely reach for over-the-counter pain medications for immediate pain relief, especially during cold and flu season. Individuals also may reach for these medications to manage symptoms related to COVID-19. However, most people are unaware that some over-the-counter pain relievers can raise blood pressure. Only six out of 10 (63 percent) of adults […]
Record Number of Americans Sign Up for ACA Health Insurance
Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News and Andy Miller December 23, 2021 A record 13.6 million Americans have signed up for health coverage for 2022 on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, with nearly a month remaining to enroll in most states, the Biden administration announced Wednesday. President Joe Biden’s top health advisers credited the increased government […]