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23 Mar
Animal Study of Male Birth Control Pill Shows Promise
A new, non-hormonal male birth control pill is highly effective in mice and could begin human trials in 2022, researchers say.
03 Mar
HealthDay Now: Are Apps the Future of Chronic Condition Care?
- HealthDay’s Mabel Jong is joined by Dr. David W. Bates, an internationally renowned expert in patient safety and health care technology, to discuss the current landscape of health apps and how these tools can be used to improve the management and treatment of chronic conditions.
23 Feb
Exercising After COVID or Flu Shot May Boost Immune Response
90 minutes of light-to-moderate exercise after COVID or flu vaccination may help you produce more antibodies, researchers say.
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U.S. Maternal Deaths Spiked Upwards During Pandemic
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 4, 2022
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Death rates for U.S. pregnant women or those who had just delivered jumped sharply during the first year of the pandemic, new research shows.
While U.S. death rates increased overall by 16% in 2020, for pregnant and early postpartum women it was officially even higher, ...
U.S.-Wide Abortion Ban Could Cause Big Uptick in Deaths to Moms
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2022
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If a national abortion ban follows a Supreme Court ruling overturning the nearly 50-year-old Roe v. Wade decision, U.S. maternal deaths would likely increase by 24%, new research suggest...
Demand for Abortion Pills, Info Has Been Surging for Weeks
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2022
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Shortly after news broke in May that Roe v. Wade was in danger of being overturned by the Supreme Court, internet searches for abortion pills surged, a new study shows.
On M...
Even When Stroke Centers Are Near, Black Americans Often Lack Access
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2022
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Even though Black people may be more likely to live near a hospital with a certified stroke center, those who need...
Why Do Black Women Have More Delays for Lifesaving Breast Biopsies?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2022
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Women of color may face delays in getting a biopsy after a screening mammogram suggests they might have breast cancer, a large, new study finds.
Rese...
Just 1 in 4 Patients Get Rehab After Heart Attack, Cardiac Surgery
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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Medically supervised exercise programs can do heart patients a lot of good, but few people of color take part in them -- regardless of income, new research finds.
The study, of more than 100,000 U.S. patients, found that while all were eligible for
Ob-Gyns Call Bans on Abortion Devastating for Women's Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn a woman's right to have an abortion marks a "very dark day in health care" that will leave patients at risk and doctors afraid to act, lea...
Race, Gender Matter in Receiving Timely Heart Attack Care
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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Despite improvements in treatment for heart attacks, care lags behind for women.
Women are still less likely to receive timely care, according to a new study that reviewed 45...
Obamacare May Have Helped Lower Suicide Rates
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2022
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Suicide rates are rising more slowly in states that have expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a new study finds.
“Suicide is a public health problem, and our findings indicate ...
Life Span of Native Americans Fell by Almost 5 Years During Pandemic
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2022
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In yet another sign that the pandemic has exacerbated disparities in health care, researchers report that the life expectancy of Native Americans plummeted by nearly five years as the new coronavirus raged across the country.
4 in 10 U.S. Adults Who Need Mental Health Care Can't Get It: Survey
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 8, 2022
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There is a "staggering" gap between the number of Americans who need care for anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions and those who can actually get it, a new survey shows.
In all, 42% of U.S. adults who needed care in the previous 12 months did not get it...
Technology Helped Kids With Type 1 Diabetes During Pandemic
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2022
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High-tech devices and communication helped ease the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on children with type 1 diabetes, researchers said in a new study.
Pandemic shutdowns caused significant disruptions in health care, and previous studies have shown that diabetes patients ha...
U.S. Doctors Already Face Big Hurdles Accessing Abortion Pill
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2022
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Even with Roe v. Wade still the law of the land, primary care doctors in the United States have difficulty prescribing U.S. federally approved abortion pills, a new study finds.
Getting in the way is a complex combination of state and federal regulations, insufficient tr...
Colon Cancer Death Rates Are Falling Among the Young — But Only for Whites
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2022
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Race and ethnicity matter when battling colon cancer, with young white patients facing notably better odds than Black, Hispanic or Asian patients, new research warns.
A look at colon cancer survival among Americans younger than 50 turned up a glaring discrepancy: Surviva...
U.S. Maternal Mortality Crisis Hits Black Women Hardest
- Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2022
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With Roe v. Wade hanging in the balance and nearly half of all American states ready to practically ban abortion if the leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court stands, the realities of giving birth in this country are being put under a microscope, and for good reason.
...
The High Cost of Living With Sickle Cell Disease
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2022
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Americans with sickle cell disease who have private insurance face average out-of-pocket costs of $1,300 a year and a lifetime total of $44,000, new research reveals.
That means that their out-of-pocket expenses are nearly four times higher compared to people without the...
Good News, Bad News on Black Americans and Cancer
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
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A new report on how Black Americans are faring against cancer offers up a decidedly mixed picture.
The risk that a Black man or woman in America will die from cancer has steadily declined over the last two decades, the
If Roe v. Wade Falls, Women Will Travel Much Farther for Abortion Care
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2022
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Tens of millions of American women will have to journey much farther for abortion care if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade as expected, researchers say.
Dozens of states would make abortion illegal in the wake of such a ruling, which would force about 24 mill...
Hispanics Wait Half-Hour Longer in ER When Chest Pain Strikes
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2022
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When Hispanic Americans arrive in the emergency room with chest pain, they have to wait longer for care than other people with the same symptoms, a preliminary study finds.
Chest pain, a potential sign of heart attack, is one of the leading reasons people end up in an ER...
Is Telemedicine Closing the 'Race Gap' in Primary Care?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2022
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Here's one way in which the pandemic did not exacerbate health care disparities: A new study shows that telemedicine has closed the gap in access to prim...
It's Getting Tougher to Find Spanish-Language Mental Health Services in U.S.
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2022
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Mental health has become a hot topic during the pandemic, but some groups have been burdened by having too few services available even before the challenges of these past two years.
A new study found that while the Hispanic population in the United States grew by almost ...
Uterine Cancer Rates Have Been Rising, and New Study Suggests Why
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 6, 2022
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Uterine cancer deaths have been increasing in the United States, particularly among Black women. Now, research appears to pinpoint a cause.
A rare but aggressive type of cancer known as Type 2 endometrial cancer is more difficult to treat and was responsible for 20% of ...
Women, Black Patients Wait Longer in ERs When Chest Pain Strikes
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2022
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Women and people of color with chest pain — the most common symptom signaling a heart attack — face longer waits in U.S. emergency departments than men and white people do, new research reveals...
Black Patients With A-Fib Less Likely to Get Blood Thinners
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2022
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Patients with atrial fibrillation usually receive blood thinners to reduce their stroke risk, but these drugs are under-prescribed to Black Americans, a new study reveals.
When they leave the hospital, Black patients are 25% less likely than whites to be prescribed
Black Patients Less Likely to Get High-Tech Prostate Cancer Therapy
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2022
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Use of a high-tech radiation cancer treatment called proton beam therapy (P...
White Women Tend to Get Better Pain Management After Childbirth
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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After childbirth, some women who received an epidural for pain will develop a debilitating headache. But minority women are less likely than white moms to receive the treatment that can provide relief, according to a new study.
Researchers also found that even when women...
Among Minority Women, Low Vitamin D May Raise Breast Cancer Risk
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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Insufficient vitamin D may play a role in breast cancer, especially among minority women, new research indicates.
Black and Hispanic American women with low vitamin D levels have...
Race Plays Huge Role in Dementia Risk
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2022
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Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans have an increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia as they age -- for reasons that are not entirely understood, a large new study finds.
The study, of nearly 1.9 million older U.S. veterans, found that compared with their white co...
Black Patients Less Likely to Get Into Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2022
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Black Americans are far less likely to be included in clinical trials of pancreatic cancer drugs than white Americans, and eligibility criteria are a significant factor in that gap, according to a new study.
"The standard of care in cancer treatment is informed by studie...
Report Says Nursing Home Industry Needs an Overhaul
- By Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- April 7, 2022
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THURSDAY, April 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) --The nursing home industry is awash in ineffective care and staffing shortages, claims a new report that calls for sweeping changes in an industry whose failures have only been exacerbated by the pandemic.
Experts from the Nation...
Lung Cancer CT Scans Have Already Saved More Than 10,000 U.S. Lives
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2022
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More than 10,000 American lives have been saved since lung cancer screening was introduced for high-risk people who are over 55 and have a history of smoking, a new study shows.
But many poor people and those in ethnic/racial minority groups are still missing out on the ...
Out-of-Network Costs Raise Medical Bills for Special Needs Kids
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2022
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Special needs children often require out-of-network care from specialists, which means more out-of-pocket costs and extra stress for families, a new study finds.
"In the U.S., the reality is that the more health care needs you have, especially from specialists, the great...
Can't Afford the Dentist? Try a Dental Therapist
- Consumer news
- March 24, 2022
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Nearly 60 million Americans live in "dental deserts," while many more can't afford basic dental care even if it is available.
Enter dental therapis...
COVID Hospital Stays Leave Some Survivors With Big Medical Bills
- Steve Reinberg
- March 23, 2022
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Severe COVID can inflict heavy physical damage on patients, but many recovering from their infection also take a financial hit, a new study finds.
Up to 10% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are billed $2,000 or more six months after leaving the hospital, even when...
Excess Weight in Midlife Means a Sicker Old Age: Study
- Amy Norton
- March 21, 2022
- Full Page
Here's a compelling reason to shed those extra pounds: A new study finds that middle-aged people who are obese, or even simply overweight, may face more health problems down the road.
The study, of nearly 30,000 men and women, found that the more people weighed around ag...
Major Credit Agencies Will Drop Most Medical Debt From Reports
- March 18, 2022
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Most medical debt will be dropped from Americans' credit reports as of this summer, the top three credit reporting agencies said Friday.
The announcement by Equifax, Experian and TransUnion comes as
How You Can Help Ease the Health Crisis in Ukraine
- March 16, 2022
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a humanitarian crisis.
More than 3 million people have fled as refugees into neighboring countries, while thousands of civilians who remain in Ukraine have been injured by Russian shelling and missile attacks.
In response, re...
Cost of Having Baby Puts Many U.S. Families at 'Financial Risk'
- March 14, 2022
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Bringing home a baby should be an exciting and blissful time, but for many new parents, colossal out-of-pocket costs for pregnancy and delivery take the joy out of this milestone.
Some low-income families spend close to 20% of their annual income on medical costs during ...
When Will Americans With Diabetes Get Relief From High Insulin Prices?
- March 14, 2022
- Full Page
Katherine Stewart, 16, must take six to 10 insulin shots a day to properly manage her type 1 diabetes.
Her Highland, Utah, family pays $500 a month out of pocket for her insulin. Before they meet their insurance's deductible, they shell out the cash price of nearly $2,00...
Trouble Paying Bills Could Mean Worse Outcomes After Heart Attack
- March 10, 2022
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A healthy bank account pays dividends after a heart attack, with new research indicating severe financial strain increases survivors' risk of death.
Researchers analyzed data from nearly 3,000 people, 75 and older, whose health was tracked after they suffered a
Good End-of-Life Care Out of Reach for Many Black Nursing Home Residents
- March 8, 2022
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Palliative care can be a godsend in the final days of one's life, but new research shows that Black and Hispanic nursing home residents are far less likely to receive it than their white peers are.
Apps: They Help Manage Health Conditions, But Few Use Them, Poll Finds
- March 7, 2022
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Health and fitness apps are growing in popularity, but not among the people who might benefit most from them — seniors and people with chronic health conditions.
Nearly two out of three American adults are living with a chronic health problem like heart diseas...
Are Health Care Apps in Your Future?
- March 4, 2022
- Full Page
Are you managing a chronic health problem, be it obesity or diabetes or heart disease or asthma?
There's likely an app for that.
Health apps are becoming more and more sop...
These Simple Steps Can Help Seniors Manage Their Health Care
- February 19, 2022
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Navigating the health care system can be challenging, but an expert urges older people not to try to go it alone.
"It's common for someone who hasn't had any health problems suddenly to be faced with their own issues and the need to navigate the health care system," said...
Many Who Postponed Health Care During COVID Are Still Waiting
- February 16, 2022
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In a sign that the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on routine health care, many of the nearly one-third of older Americans who had a medical procedure, primary care visit or dental appointment canceled or postponed due to COVID still haven't received that care, a new poll fi...
CDC Issues Proposed Changes to Opioid Painkiller Guidelines
- February 10, 2022
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Proposed changes to voluntary federal guidelines for prescribing opioid painkillers emphasize that doctors should first try other treatments for acute and chronic pain.
The non-opioid treatment options suggested by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention incl...
How Healthy Is Your State? New Federal Data Ranks Each
- February 10, 2022
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To live healthier and longer in the United States, it helps to have money and education -- and if you live in Hawaii or California, your odds are even better, according to a new government report.
Life expectancy varies dramatically from state to state, health offic...
Crowdfunding for Medical Costs Almost Always Fails
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 4, 2022
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You have almost certainly seen the pleas while scrolling through social media: Called crowdfunding, folks try to raise money to pay for their sick loved one's mounting medical bills.
But new research sh...
Blood Pressure Crises Sending More Americans to the ER
- Robert Preidt
- February 1, 2022
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Hospitalizations for dangerously high blood pressure more than doubled in the United States from 2002 to 2014, new research shows.
COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Falling Faster Among Black Americans Than Whites
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2022
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While it appears that Black Americans were more hesitant than white Americans to roll up their sleeves when the COVID-19 vaccines launched last year, that unwillingness has lessened.
Following 1,200 U.S. adults through much of the pandemic, researchers found Black people...