Wake Forest Baptist Health Unveils New Colon Cancer Screening App
Doctors at Wake Forest Baptist Health have developed an iPad
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Doctors Slow To Adopt Tech Tools That Might Save Patients Money On Drugs
A pricing tool embedded in many prescribing and medical records systems lets doctors see how much each patient is likely to pay out of pocket for medicine. But the tools could be better, doctors say.
In Rural Areas, Homeless People Are Harder To Find — And To Help
Homelessness is often considered an urban problem. But rural Americans often experience homelessness as well. Advocates struggle to reach homeless rural residents and connect them with services.
Good News About Democracy: It's Good For Your Health
A study finds that for countries worldwide, the "democratic experience" — through free and fair elections — plays a larger role than GDP in easing the burden of chronic diseases.
New Markers For Alzheimer's Disease Could Aid Diagnosis And Speed Up Drug Development
Researchers are using brain scans, blood and spinal fluid to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease. These "biomarkers" may also offer a quicker way to test new Alzheimer's drugs.
Netflix Promises To Quit Smoking On (Most) Original Programming
The streaming content giant said it will stop showing smoking or e-cigarette use in future shows unless it is "essential." New research finds tobacco imagery on popular shows has skyrocketed.
Memphis Hospitals Suspend Debt Collection Suits, Including Suits Against Employees
After an investigation by journalists found the Methodist hospital system had filed 8,300 lawsuits in five years, the hospital announced it will be "reviewing" its policies in the next 30 days.
NC Law Allows More Donated Medication To Help Uninsured
New legislation will give charitable health care clinics more resources to help uninsured and underinsured patients get the medication they need.
Juul Doesn't Need To Advertise To Young People. Everyone Else Is Doing It For Them
A study shows the main drivers of Juul's social media presence are young people and third-party vendors, not the company itself. And vaping continues to look cool online among young people.
'I Don't Feel Safe': Puerto Rico Preps For Next Storm Without Enough Government Help
Nearly two years after Hurricane Maria, the government has made vast improvements and residents have worked together to clean up their communities, but Puerto Rico remains extremely vulnerable.