A Few Doctors Account For Outsize Share Of Malpractice Claims
When it comes to medical malpractice, a history of claims against a doctor is the strongest indicator that more malpractice claims are likely.
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Teaching Parenting Skills At Doctor Visits Helps Children's Behavior
Using video to teach good parenting habits when children are babies leads to better behavior in kids later on, a study finds. The program is aimed at helping children in low-income families.
Would You Tell The World You Have Schizophrenia On YouTube?
Rachel Star Withers decided to let people know what was going on inside her head: the hallucinations, the voices. She says going public has helped her deal with schizophrenia and helps others, too.
Big Zika Virus Outbreak Unlikely In The U.S., Officials Say
The spread of Zika is probably limited by window screens and other mosquito-control measures in common use in the U.S. Also, the primary mosquito that carries Zika has a somewhat limited range.
Do-It-Yourselfers Face Penalties Over Their Cut-Rate Health Insurance
People sometimes put together policies, such as short-term and critical illness plans, instead of buying more expensive health coverage. But they likely will be penalized under the federal health law.
Depression Screening Recommended For All Pregnant Women, New Mothers
Depression is common in women during pregnancy and postpartum, posing risks to both mother and child. More effort is needed to get women screened and treated, a federal advisory panel says.
What's Your Type? With Diabetes, It Can Be Unclear
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are two different conditions, but people can get confused over which is which. Some doctors say it's time to overhaul diabetes definitions.
Fight To Lower Drug Prices Forces Some To Switch Medication
Health insurers are trying to spark a price war by refusing to pay for some brand-name medications unless they get a big discount. This forces some people to change their prescriptions.
U.S. Lags Behind Other Countries In Reducing Stillbirths
When a fetus dies late in pregnancy, doctors often don't investigate. And the U.S. isn't making much progress in reducing the risk of these tragic losses.
A Common Secret: Struggling With The Stigma Of Herpes
Chances are that you know someone with the virus. But many people don't talk about it. Some say opening up about their herpes status helped them move on.