Childhood Vaccination Rates Climb In California
State health officials suspect California's big measles outbreak last year helped persuade parents to get their kids immunized against other illnesses, too.
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Opioid Abuse Takes A Toll On Workers And Their Employers
Many employers who test for drugs don't screen employees for opioids. Yet opioid abuse is linked to problems with workplace productivity and safety.
People With Minor Injuries Are Increasingly Getting CT Scans
The number of people with injuries like neck strain who get CT scans in emergency rooms is on the rise. This despite efforts to reduce use of the scans, which increase cancer risk.
Determining A Health Plan's Abortion Coverage Remains A Challenge
Many marketplace insurers omit information about abortion services on the summary of benefits and coverage. Consumers looking for plans that cover the services or exclude them can be left in the dark.
Lifesaving Flights Can Come With Life-Changing Bills
People in big, sparsely populated states like Montana rely on air ambulances to get to medical specialists they need. But the lifesaving flights can be hugely expensive and not covered by insurance.
Can't Focus? It Might Be Undiagnosed Adult ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is most commonly diagnosed in children. But older adults may find that what they had worried was early dementia is actually ADHD.
Why Doctors Need To Have Answers For Patients' Questions About Costs
When a patient had a colonoscopy that was covered by insurance, the doctor assumed she wouldn't care how much the test cost. He couldn't have been more wrong.
Doula Support For Pregnant Women Could Improve Care, Reduce Costs
Doulas provide emotional support for a woman through pregnancy and childbirth. A study finds that women with doulas are less likely to have cesarean or preterm births.
White House Offers Incentives To States Holding Out On Expanding Medicaid
Many Republican-led states rejected expanding Medicaid under Obamacare. But some GOP governors are reconsidering. That means more poor Americans could be eligible for coverage in 2016.
New Medications For Treating Opioid Addiction Are On The Horizon
A long-acting implant has gained approval from an FDA advisory committee. It could soon become the latest on a very short list of medical options.