Checking Prices for Medical Procedures Online? Good Luck
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The cards seem to be stacked against anyone who’d like to use the internet to become a smarter health care consumer. A new study hasRead More…
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Insurance Ups the Odds of Beating Cancer
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Your chances of surviving cancer may depend on the type of insurance you have. Researchers from the Cancer Prevention Institute of California found significant improvementsRead More…
7 Signs You'd Benefit From a Fitness Assessment
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2017 (HealthDay News) — You might be excited to begin an exercise program for better health, but for some people, getting a fitness assessment first is the right wayRead More…
Will CVS-Aetna Merger Mean Cheaper Health Care?
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — U.S. consumers stand to benefit from CVS Health’s planned purchase of insurance giant Aetna, executives from the two corporations say. Other health care industry observersRead More…
Even Non-Heart Surgery May Harm Your Heart
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Older adults commonly suffer damage to heart cells during various types of surgery — even non-heart-related surgeries — and it can significantly raise their riskRead More…
Taking Your Meds? A Digital Pill Can Tell
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Pairing medication with an ingestible sensor can help clinicians track how often and when patients actually take their prescription drugs, according to a small newRead More…
People With Epilepsy May Gain From Common Sleep Apnea Treatment
SATURDAY, Dec. 2, 2017 (HealthDay News) — It’s been used by many people to help ease sleep apnea, but new research suggests the CPAP mask may also help ease seizures in peopleRead More…
Can Scrotal Vein Condition Hike Heart Risks?
FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A common condition in men — enlarged veins in the scrotum — may raise the risk for heart disease and diabetes, a new study suggests.Read More…
Lung Cancer Drug Targets 'Hidden' HIV in French Patient
FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) — In a case that investigators say is a first, a lung cancer drug unmasked and then attacked the kind of HIV-infected cells that standard antiretroviralRead More…
Could Your Coffee Habit Lengthen Your Life?
THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Drinking three to four cups of coffee a day is not only safe for most people, it might protect against heart disease or an earlyRead More…
Do Receding Hairlines Mean Receding Heart Health in Men?
THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Preliminary research hints — but cannot prove — that men who lose their hair relatively early in life might be at heightened heart risk. TheRead More…
Small Changes Could Keep Seniors Driving Longer
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Older drivers can easily make their cars safer — but few do, a new study finds. Pedal extensions, for example, help create a safe distanceRead More…