Puerto Rico Ramps Up Mental Health Training
One of the less visible effects of Hurricane Maria has been PTSD. Many Puerto Ricans are dealing with trauma related to the storm, especially as the next hurricane season begins.
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New Hampshire Mothers Struggling With Opioid Addiction Fight To Keep Their Children
New Hampshire parents who are trying to overcome opioid abuse face a ticking clock and limited state resources to try to keep their parental rights.
POLL: Genealogical Curiosity Is A Top Reason For DNA Tests; Privacy A Concern
We asked Americans about genetic testing in the latest NPR-Truven Health Analytics Health Poll. People were generally OK with sharing the information with relatives and doctors, but not employers.
When Scientists Develop Products From Personal Medical Data, Who Gets To Profit?
Data from patient medical records are being used to develop commercial products. What rights do we have over the use of our personal health information?
Virginia State Senate Passes Medicaid Expansion
The Virginia State Senate voted Wednesday to expand Medicaid to 400,000 low-income residents. This comes after months of fierce political debates between Republicans.
Get Screened Earlier For Colorectal Cancer, Urges American Cancer Society
Noting a sharp rise in colorectal cancer among younger people, the American Cancer Society now suggests that healthy adults get their first screening five years earlier — at age 45.
Domestic Violence's Overlooked Damage: Concussion And Brain Injury
Women are at high risk for getting concussions from domestic violence. A neurologist and a social worker have paired up to try to get women the specific medical help and counseling that they need.
Why Some Patients Getting Drugmakers' Help Are Paying More
Some health plans are refusing to count the copayment assistance offered by drugmakers as part of a patient's deductible. That means some patients are paying thousands of dollars more out-of-pocket.
Study Puts Puerto Rico Death Toll From Hurricane Maria Near 5,000
The death rate is a contentious subject, in part because federal and island governments haven't responded as rapidly to the disaster as they have in other hurricane emergencies.
To Lower Your Medicare Drug Costs, Ask Your Pharmacist For The Cash Price
Sometimes a drug plan's copay is higher than the cash price, but insurance rules keep pharmacists from telling Medicare beneficiaries unless they ask.