Learning To Care For My Newborn Was A Humbling Experience
I'm a doctor, and I oversee public health programs to help new mothers and infants. When my son was born, I discovered just how vitally important that help is.
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Many Breast Cancer Patients Receive More Radiation Therapy Than Needed
Unnecessary treatment of breast cancer and other diseases is pervasive. Overtreatment adds enormous costs to the health care system and, at times, burdens patients with needless suffering.
To Reduce Risk Of Recurring Bladder Infection, Try Drinking More Water
While it may seem simple, drinking water flushes bacteria out of the urethra, helping to prevent infection in women prone to them. And it also may help reduce the use of antibiotics.
Rural Hospice That Spurns Federal Funds Has Offered Free Care for 40 Years
The founder of a tiny Washington state hospice that depends on community volunteers and donations says the unconventional approach allows for more flexible care.
Pickleball For All: The Cross-Generational Power Of Play
A fun and social game at any age, pickleball is giving older adults — and their middle-aged kids — an extended lease on the benefits of team sports.
Drug Companies Make Eyedrops Too Big, And You Pay For The Waste
When eyedrops dribble down your face, it's not your fault. Drugmakers have long known that their drops of medicine exceed the capacity of the human eye. Why didn't companies make the drops smaller?
Diabetes Technology Moves Closer To Making Life Easier For Patients
While the technology is moving rapidly, insurance, regulatory, and supply challenges make it harder for patients to quickly access the latest medical advances to manage their condition.
If You Want An IUD, Take Note Of Trump's New Birth Control Policy
Some employers may now opt to claim a religious or moral exemption when it comes to paying for birth control, and women could end up sharing the cost with employers that scale back coverage.
Sleep Scientist Warns Against Walking Through Life 'In An Underslept State'
"Human beings are the only species that deliberately deprive themselves of sleep for no apparent gain," says sleep scientist Matthew Walker. His new book is Why We Sleep.
Studies Skewed By Focus On Well-Off, Educated Brains
What does a "normal" brain look like? Something a lot different when researchers make sure that study participants reflect the race, education and income levels of the U.S. at large.