More Californians are dying at home. Another COVID ‘new normal’?
More than 60% of cancer deaths in New Mexico, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah in 2021 occurred at home, the highest rates in the nation.
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Transgender people in rural America struggle to find doctors to provide care
Small-town health professionals sometimes lack education or training about trans-related care, and some might be reluctant to learn.
What older Americans need to know about taking Paxlovid
Antiviral therapy remains effective against new covid variants.
California Attorney General sues drugmakers over inflated insulin prices
The complaint alleges pharmaceutical companies are violating California law by unfairly and illegally driving up the cost of the drug.
Why people who experience severe nausea during pregnancy often go untreated
Often confused with morning sickness, the condition is often misunderstood and undertreated.
Will your smartphone be the next doctor’s office?
The device can be used to measure a patient's heart reate, listen for sleep apnea and perform other tasks for providers.
More orthopedic physicians sell out to private equity firms, raising alarms
Critics warn this trend could result in higher prices for patients and insurers, more unnecessary surgery and less access to care.
Telehealth brings expert sexual assault exams to rural patients
Remote telehealth services for sexual assault victims are expanding across the country in rural, sparsely populated areas
The Rising Onslaught of Noise Harms Mind and Body
Health experts warn noise pollution is a growing problem that causes stress-related conditions.
Weighing risks of a major surgery: 7 questions older Americans should ask their surgeon
Surgery can be lifesaving or improve a senior’s quality of life, but advanced age puts people at greater risk of unwanted outcomes.
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