Health
Alcohol’s Growing Cancer Risk Amid Declining Smoking Rates in the US
A decline in smoking rates across the United States coincides with a growing concern about alcohol as a risk factor for cancer. Experts are bringing attention to this shift in risk dynamics as public health
Unexpected Results in Heart Disease Drug Trials
Cardiologists have encountered a surprising challenge with a drug intended to prevent heart attacks. Until last Friday, there was optimism about a new method to treat heart disease. Three companies were testing drugs aimed at
North Dakota Faces Challenges with SNAP Soda Ban Delay
North Dakota has planned to prevent the use of federal food assistance for purchasing candy, soda, and sugary drinks. The scheduled start was this month. The federal government initially encouraged states to adopt these measures.
Medicare’s Organ Acquisition Payments Under Scrutiny
Medicare’s Organ Payment Discrepancies A recent audit by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) uncovered an estimated $380 million to $400 million spent on organs that were never used
Bremen High School Students Gain Healthcare Experience
Aaliyah Zuniga, a senior at Bremen High School in Midlothian, recently distributed produce and vegetable plants at TCA Health in Dolton. Alongside the plants, she provided information about food pantries and assistance programs. This activity
Bed Alarms: Features, Types, and Recommendations
Bed alarms offer peace of mind when you cannot continuously monitor someone under your care. They vary in forms and features, ensuring patient safety. Among various options, the Smart Caregiver Wireless Bed Alarm System is
First Responders Still Grappling with 9/11 Health Impacts
Those present at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001, continue to suffer from the physical effects of their exposure. Dust and debris from the collapsed towers engulfed Lower Manhattan, forcing first responders and survivors to
Research Links Prenatal Paracetamol Exposure to Changes in Ovarian Development
Researchers in Denmark have identified a potentially surprising link between prenatal exposure to paracetamol (commonly known as Tylenol) and variations in markers of ovarian development in girls tracked from infancy through adolescence. The study, published
Genetic Links Between Personality Traits and Health Outcomes Explored
An extensive international genetics study found a connection between a personality trait and increased hospital time, demonstrating the potential effects of personality on health outcomes. Researchers identified over 1,200 genetic variants linked to the ‘Big
Humana Ends Certain Medicare Advantage Plans, Affecting 600,000 Members
Humana plans to discontinue certain Medicare Advantage plans by 2027, impacting around 600,000 members. This decision, shared during the company’s July 29 earnings call, aims to boost profitability by discontinuing lower-performing plans. CFO Celeste Mellet