Expanded Medicaid Coverage Means More Women Get Mammograms
Low-income women were 25 percent more likely to get screened for breast cancer in states that expanded their Medicaid programs early under the Affordable Care Act.
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A Mother Asks If She's Selfless Enough To Care For A Son With Autism
Sophie Sartain watched her grandmother take care of her intellectually disabled aunt, Dona, and thought that she could never be that devoted. Then her son was diagnosed with autism.
Patients Want To Price-Shop For Care, But Online Tools Unreliable
Savvy patients want the best medical care for the best deal, and online calculators seem like a great way to compare the cost of common scans and procedures. But many are inaccurate.
Loneliness May Warp Our Genes, And Our Immune Systems
Loneliness takes a toll on many aspects of health, in part because it activates a fight -or-flight immune response. That may have helped ancestors survive lonely exile, but can slowly kill us today.
End Of Medicare Bonuses Will Cut Pay To Primary Care Doctors
A 10 percent bump in pay under the Affordable Care Act will expire at year-end. The bonus was supposed to help balance the reimbursement discrepancies between primary care providers and specialists.
Inside Each Flu Shot, Months Of Virus Tracking And Predictions
Scientists worldwide face a yearly challenge in deciding what goes into the annual flu vaccine to make it effective. The job requires keeping tabs on a massive group of speedy, shape-shifting viruses.
After The Cranberries And Pie, Take Time To Talk About Death
Advance directives don't guarantee that a person's wishes for end-of-life care will always be honored. Some states let people use physician orders that override legal requirements to perform CPR.
Your Adult Siblings May Hold The Secret To A Long, Happy Life
Our siblings are with us for longer than anyone else through our lives. Strong sibling relationships can cushion the blows of aging, while conflict cuts to the bone.
Deaths Persist In Youth And Student Football Despite Safety Efforts
At least 19 young football players have died so far in 2015. Pediatricians are calling for changes in the way the game is played, including a move to non-tackle games.
To Reduce Infant Deaths, Doctors Call For A Ban Of Crib Bumpers
Those adorable padded bumpers shown in baby-gear catalogs can be a hazard, and researchers say babies continue to suffocate even though a federal agency has told parents not to use them.