The Radiological Society of North America released the results of a study indicating walking may slow mental decline in adults with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as healthy individuals.
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Some areas of the country are extremely under-served and require special programs in order to attract qualified candidates for certain public service careers.
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The South Carolina Medical Association is voicing its concern about the power health insurance companies are able to exert over doctors’ practices
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A government official said there were still substantial barriers to the uptake of new information technology systems in the U.S. health insurance system.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Thousands of residents from Los Angeles
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
