Hospital discharges linked to higher MRSA risk for family members
Family members of patients recently discharged from the hospital may have a higher risk of getting an antibiotic-resistant infection, often...
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Harris, Once Biden’s Voice on Abortion, Would Take an Outspoken Approach to Health
Throughout Joe Biden’s presidency, he leaned on the outspoken former prosecutor and senator he selected as his vice president, Kamala...
Patients fear judgment for sharing health misconceptions, study finds
When an individual visits their doctor, they aren't supposed to keep secrets. Unless patients are forthcoming about their symptoms, behaviors,...
Harris, alguna vez la voz de Biden sobre el aborto, tendría un enfoque abierto en temas de salud
Stephanie Armour and Julie Appleby, KFF Health News and Julie Rovner, KFF Health News A lo largo de su presidencia,...
WHO analysis reveals alarming rise in intimate partner violence among adolescent girls
Among adolescent girls who have been in a relationship, nearly a quarter (24%) – close to 19 million – will...
Oregon Senator Proposes Criminal Charges and Fines for Rogue Obamacare Agents
Julie Appleby, KFF Health News Health insurance agents who fraudulently enroll consumers in Affordable Care Act health plans could be...
Scientists explore early life factors contributing to SMA
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a severe neurological disease for which there is presently no cure, although current therapies can...
Novel genetic predisposition to being overweight or obese identified
In a recent study published in Med, researchers performed a case-control study to compare metabolic changes between individuals homozygous for...
A Tale of Two States: Arizona and Florida Diverge on How To Expand Kids’ Health Insurance
Arizona and Florida — whose rates of uninsured children are among the highest in the nation — set goals last...
Merck Foundation announces 2023 Africa Media Recognition Award winners for excellence in health reporting
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a...
How Two States Reveal a Deeper Divide on Insuring Kids’ Health
Arizona and Florida lawmakers saw trouble ahead for children in 2023, with states slated — as the covid-19 pandemic waned...
