Q&A: Partnering with providers for cancer prevention

Between 30% and 50% of cancer cases are preventable, and Feyi Ayodele, founder and CEO of CancerIQ, discusses how their offerings help healthcare organizations detect and prevent the acceleration of…

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A Record Number of Californians Are Visiting Emergency Rooms for Dog Bites

The increase in dog bites in California is becoming a public health issue, with more ER visits, hospitalizations, and deaths due to dog bites. The rise in dog bites is…

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Lack of resource ‘equality’ means research of the deadliest cancers is often underfunded

A study showed that cancer funding is disproportionately skewed, leaving many cancers with high mortality rates and those affecting Black patients underfunded. NCI and cancer-related nonprofit organizations donated $13.66 billion…

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Merck, Johnson & Johnson CEOs will testify on high drug prices

The CEOs of Merck and Johnson & Johnson have agreed to testify before the Senate health committee voluntarily, avoiding a subpoena threat. This decision came after pressure from Bernie Sanders…

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US states that ban abortion have had nearly 65 000 pregnancies from rape, data show

A research letter in JAMA Internal Medicine reports that an estimated 64,565 pregnancies resulting from rape have occurred in 14 US states with total bans on abortion. The study suggests…

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Stem cell study shows how gene activity modulates the amount of immune cell production in mice

Researchers have discovered that some genes are associated with higher, better balanced production of immune cells in mice. As people age or become ill, their immune systems become less effective.…

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Ouch. That ‘free’ annual checkup might cost you. Here’s why.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to cover many preventive health services, such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and vaccines at no cost to patients. However, medical providers and billers have…

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Multiple Sclerosis in the Workplace: Tips for Women

Trish Palmer was diagnosed with MS in 2013 but kept it a secret from her colleagues. According to social security disability attorney Thomas Stewart, there is no legal requirement to…

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Substance Abuse Ups DKA Readmission Risk in Type 1 Diabetes

A study conducted at a large county hospital in Texas found significant associations between readmission with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and both substance abuse…

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Find Comfort And Embrace Pain-Free Steps

Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition that causes inflammation of the plantar fascia, leading to stabbing heel pain. Choosing the right shoes with arch and heel support, cushioning, orthotic-friendly design,…

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