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August 9, 2016

Health Insurance Status May Affect Cancer Patients’ Survival 2 studies highlight disparities in outcomes for uninsured and Medicaid patients

By Karen Pallarito HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Two large studies suggest that surviving certain cancers in America could depend on your health insurance status. Despite…

August 9, 2016

Obamacare’s Medicaid Expansions May Be Improving Care Study provides early evidence that coverage gains improve use, affordability and quality of care

By Karen Pallarito HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Low-income adults in Arkansas and Kentucky experienced significant improvements in care after their states expanded Medicaid under the…

August 9, 2016

Even Poorer Nations Not Immune to High Blood Pressure Researchers cite aging populations, diet, inactivity and lack of preventive care

MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- For the first time ever, high blood pressure rates are higher in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries, researchers say. High…

August 9, 2016

Flint Water Crisis Taking High Toll on Health, Productivity Michigan city accounted for 5 percent of lead poisonings nationwide in 2014-2015, researcher says

MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The water crisis in Flint, Mich., has cost $395 million in lost productivity, increased welfare use and criminal justice spending, according to a…

August 9, 2016

Online Video Games May Boost High School Students’ Academic Skills But teens who use social media daily posted lower test scores, Australian study finds

MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A new Australian study suggests that players of online video games do better in school, but those who frequent Facebook or chat sites…

August 3, 2016

Stressed Dads Can Affect Kids’ Development Fathers make unique contributions, pediatric expert says

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- When dads are stressed out about parenting, it may take a toll on their toddlers' development, a new…

August 3, 2016

Breast-Fed Preemies Do Better on Skills Tests: Study Research points up the need to support new mothers’ efforts to breast-feed

TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Breast milk gives a boost to premature babies' mental and physical development, a new study finds. "Our data support current recommendations for using…

August 3, 2016

Newer Treatments Can Make Scars Less Scary But, it’s better to prevent scars in the first place, dermatologist says

TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Scars can alter your appearance and remind you of a difficult time, potentially diminishing your quality of life, a skin specialist says. "While…

August 3, 2016

Study Dashes Millennials’ Reputation as Hookup Generation Only people born in the 1920s reported having less sex between the ages of 20 and 24

TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A new study contradicts the common perception that young American adults -- so-called Millennials -- are having more casual sex than previous generations.…

August 3, 2016

Insurance, Distance Often Prevent Breast Reconstruction After Cancer Obstacles like these can keep women from getting the surgeries, study finds

TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Insurance coverage and the distance to a doctor's office affect the likelihood that breast cancer patients will have reconstructive surgery after breast removal,…

August 2, 2016

Miami’s Zika Infections Up to 14: Officials Health experts warn pregnant women to avoid downtown neighborhood

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The number of local transmissions of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in South Florida has apparently increased to 14,…

August 2, 2016

High Doses of Fish Oil Might Help Healing After Heart Attack Study found improved heart function, less scarring

By James Bernstein HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Heart attack patients who took high doses of fish oil supplements for six months showed improved heart function…
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