Month: March 2020

For many women, regular breast cancer screening is standard medical protocol. But for older women, should it be? View original article Contributor:

New research identifies the keys to success for long-term weight management. View original article Contributor:

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders called on the National Guard to help in the outbreak, and the Fed cut rates nearly to zero. For the first time, the rest of the world has more cases than China. View original article Contributor:

Rep. Devin Nunes of California urged Americans to go out and visit bars and restaurants on Sunday, amid mounting calls by experts for people to avoid public gatherings to avoid spreading coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19. In an appearance on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures , Nunes told that people should “stop panicking here.” … Read more

The first drive-through tests will be available for health-care workers and older Americans, the vice president said. View original article Contributor: Amy Goldstein

In an extreme outbreak, rationing would raise tortured questions. Should a patient with a terminal cancer or serious heart disease get the same priority as everyone else? Should the CEO of a hospital or a health worker be prioritized? How should prisoners or undocumented immigrants be considered? View original article Contributor: Ariana Eunjung Cha

Gene sequencing can provide important information to patients and their families, but worries increase when mutations of unknown significance are found. View original article Contributor: Sarah Elizabeth Richards

Representative Devin Nunes, a California Republican, appealed to Americans to help promote the economy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Health experts are advocating isolation. View original article Contributor:

Empty streets. Shuttered stores. Spain has joined the number of countries struggling to balance public health with freedoms especially prized in a relatively young democracy. View original article Contributor:

Instead of isolating, you can help your neighbors and community in these ways. View original article Contributor: