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Racial bias found in cancer treatment approvals

Prior authorization-; the process by which a health insurance company denies or approves coverage for a health care service before the service is performed-; became standard practice beginning with Medicare and Medicaid legislation in the 1960s.

2 Aug 2024

Understanding the impact of dip on calorie consumption

Snacks provide, on average, about one-fourth of most people's daily calories. With nearly one in three adults in the United States overweight and more than two in five with obesity, according to the National Institutes of Health, researchers in the Penn State Sensory Evaluation Center are investigating how Americans can snack smarter.

2 Aug 2024

New frontiers in organ regeneration with 3D bioprinting

In a latest review published in Engineering, an international team of scientists from China and the United States has presented a comprehensive analysis of the latest advancements in 3D organ bioprinting. This innovative technology holds the potential to revolutionize regenerative medicine and tackle some of the most pressing issues in organ transplantation.

2 Aug 2024

Uncovering hidden drug benefits through protein mapping

Fewer side effects, improved chances of healing: the goal of precision medicine is to provide patients with the most individualized treatment possible. This requires a precise understanding of what is happening at the cellular level. For the first time, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now succeeded in mapping the interactions of 144 active substances with around 8,000 proteins. The results could help to identify previously unknown potential benefits of existing drugs.

2 Aug 2024

New study exposes hospital Medicare fraud

A new study reveals details on how U.S. hospitals exploited a loophole in the Medicare outlier payments program, reaping billions of dollars in excess revenue.

2 Aug 2024

Trust in US physicians and hospitals plummeted during COVID-19, impacting vaccination rates

Trust in US physicians and hospitals dropped significantly during COVID-19, affecting vaccination rates across all demographics. Restoring trust is crucial for future public health efforts.

1 Aug 2024

How states pioneered the medical marijuana movement in America

From the war on drugs to the current wave of legalization efforts, public opinion in the United States has shifted on few issues like it has with marijuana.

1 Aug 2024

Comprehensive meta-analysis offers insights into strategies for increasing immunization uptake

Vaccines are safe and effective, and help reduce death and illness. But global vaccination rates are suboptimal and have trended downward, leaving humanity more vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases such as COVID-19, influenza, measles, polio, and HPV.

1 Aug 2024

Telemedicine usage can have unexpected impact on rural communities' access to local care

Remote healthcare delivery, commonly known as telehealth or telemedicine, is often beneficial for patients who have difficulty visiting their preferred healthcare providers in person.

1 Aug 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Abortion heats up presidential race

The change at the top of the likely Democratic presidential ticket is prompting both abortion rights and anti-abortion organizations to recalibrate their campaigns, even as they fight over finalizing fall ballot proposals in many states.

1 Aug 2024

Study highlights barriers to exercise for people with disabilities

An estimated 16% of people worldwide live with a significant disability that impacts their daily life. Of this population, only about 40% engage in aerobic activity.

1 Aug 2024

Indoor fireplaces linked to harmful airborne particles and health risks

During the cold winter months, it is nice to light an indoor fireplace for extra warmth or to have the occasional ‘braai’. The downside is that you may be inhaling tiny solid or liquid substances that could be harmful to your health.

1 Aug 2024

Higher urinary metal levels linked to increased cardiovascular risk

Higher levels of urinary metals such as cadmium, tungsten, uranium, cobalt, copper and zinc are linked to increased cardiovascular disease and mortality in a racially and ethnically diverse U.S. population, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

1 Aug 2024

A Discussion with Hologic’s Tim Simpson on the Future of Cervical Cancer Screening

Hologic’s Tim Simpson Discusses the Future of Cervical Cancer Screening.

From Hologic, Inc. 1 Aug 2024

New tool developed to assess fall risks in older adults

An aging society has posed a new global problem, the risk of falling. It is estimated that 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 falls each year and the resulting injuries are becoming more prevalent.

1 Aug 2024

Closing the gap: UNICEF and WHO call for improved breastfeeding support

In the last 12 years, the number of infants under six months of age globally who are exclusively breastfed has increased by more than 10%.

1 Aug 2024

India invests $85 million to boost WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre

Worldwide, traditional medicine is used by billions of people for their health and well-being. At a signing ceremony in Geneva, the Government of India committed US$ 85 million over 10 years, 2022–2032, to support the programming of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre.

1 Aug 2024

GOP charge that Harris backed taxpayer-funded care for all immigrants overlooks details

Attacking Vice President Kamala Harris on immigration, Republicans and allies of former Donald President Trump’s are saying the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate supported using taxpayer dollars to provide free health coverage to immigrants who are in the country without legal permission.

1 Aug 2024

High-frequency eccentric resistance training decreases passive muscle stiffness

Resistance, or weight training, is widely recommended in sports and rehabilitation as an effective exercise to increase muscular strength and size. This form of exercise involves applying resistance to muscle contraction to build strength. However, some practitioners believe resistance training can increase passive muscle stiffness over time.

1 Aug 2024

New tool helps identify older adults at risk of falling

An aging society has posed a new global problem, the risk of falling. It is estimated that 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 falls each year and the resulting injuries are becoming more prevalent.

1 Aug 2024