Racism has devastating effects on children’s health, pediatricians warn
“It’s a new age of racism,” a doctor says. Her patients are suffering the consequences. View original article Contributor: William Wan
Month: August 2019
Health officials try new tactics against measles outbreaks
“All it takes is one 2-year-old slobbering kid” to set off the next chain of infection. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun
Superstar athletes popularize unproven stem cell procedures
Treatments for Max Scherzer and other pros may mislead fans about costly, controversial, unapproved shots. View original article Contributor: Liz Szabo
‘New wave of Alzheimer’s research’ looks to the liver for clues
Specialists call for a more holistic approach to Alzheimer’s research, taking in the brain’s relationship with other organs, including the liver. View original article Contributor:
Burnout: Facing the damage of ‘chronic workplace stress’
Burnout is a common occurrence among modern day workers. But what is it, why does it happen, and how can we overcome it? This Spotlight feature explores. View original article Contributor:
Florida becomes first state to cover alternative therapies under veterans benefits – ABC Action News
Florida becomes first state to cover alternative therapies under veterans benefits ABC Action News Florida is now the first state in the country to cover ART treatments for veterans. >View original article Contributor:
Top Kidney Charity Directed Aid to Patients at DaVita and Fresenius Clinics, Lawsuit Claims
A whistle-blower said the leading charity favored patients from the major dialysis chains because the companies were its biggest donors. View original article Contributor:
UM researcher studies genetic clues on why Alzheimer’s affects women more than men
Scientists from the University of Miami John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics were part of a worldwide gathering of researchers in mid-July where the latest in Alzheimer’s disease and … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:
A Brain Scan May Predict Alzheimer’s. Should You Get One?
One expert warns of “unintended downsides,” including overuse of only modestly effective medications. View original article Contributor:
One in 10 Older Adults Binge Drink, Study Says
A new study looked at the prevalence of heavy drinking among adults 65 and older, who are especially vulnerable to its effects. View original article Contributor: