Statistics show lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, but there are ways to avoid acquiring the disease, according to the Center for Disease and Control Prevention.
Read MoreTips to avoid lung cancer
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Program helps medical staff working in underserved areas
Some areas of the country are extremely under-served and require special programs in order to attract qualified candidates for certain public service careers.
Read MoreGroup asserts need for health insurance review
The South Carolina Medical Association is voicing its concern about the power health insurance companies are able to exert over doctors’ practices
Read MoreModerate alcohol consumption good for transplant patients
Renal and Urology News confirmed a study that found drinking alcohol in moderate doses correlates with a low prevalence of post-transplant diabetes and decreased risk of death in renal transplant recipients.
Read MoreSurgical checklists could help avoid unexpected complications
Having a written checklist for pre- and post-surgical care is an important tool for the medical team and helps to reduce the number of complications after a procedure, according to the results of a study published in the most recent New England Journal of Medicine.
Read MoreCT screening found to be more effective than x-rays
Some people are more likely to be diagnosed with a specific health ailment than others. Those who smoke, for example, are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer.
Read MoreSouth Dakota votes against smoking
Those who smoke are frequently faced with an array of health conditions and higher life insurance premiums as a result. Medical professionals have long linked the habit to increased risks of cancer and lung disease.
Those who smoke aren’t the only ones affected by cigarettes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 50,000 deaths per year can be attributed to second-hand smoke. Despite this, hundreds of people start smoking every day in the U.S.
Read MoreMinor falls could lead to major health complications
As people age, their reflexes, vision and hearing may not be as good as they once were. The reduced functionality of such senses can put people at an increased risk of falling down.
Falls for the elderly can have far more serious consequences than the same accidents involving younger individuals. Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center found that even small falls can be fatal. In fact, their research indicates that falls in adults over the age of 70 are three times more likely to result in death.
Read MoreU.S. health system presents challenges to IT modernizers
A government official said there were still substantial barriers to the uptake of new information technology systems in the U.S. health insurance system.
Read MoreALS registry may help scientists find a cure
Health insurance can be an important factor when dealing with debilitating conditions, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
More commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS can lead to muscle weakness and paralysis, while also proving fatal for some who have it. While causes for the condition are not known, a new effort from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry could help researchers.
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Oct 30, 2019
LA County residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Thousands of residents from Los Angeles
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Mar 17, 2020
The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
