The teen who’s developing a treatment for skin cancer, one bar of soap at a time
Time magazine has named a 15-year-old scientist ‘Kid of the Year’ after he devised a skin cancer-treating soap.
Tag: HEALTH
Cautious Optimism in San Francisco as New Cases of HIV in Latinos Decrease
For years, Latinos represented the biggest share of new HIV cases in this city, but testing data suggests the tide may be turning.
Georgia lawmaker says newly approved test could identify moms at risk for pregnancy-related death
A recently approved biomarker test can help pinpoint which patients are at highest risk for preeclampsia, which is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in Georgia.
Since Fall of ‘Roe,’ Self-Managed Abortions Have Increased
The percentage of people who say they’ve tried to end a pregnancy without medical assistance increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Rescue From Above: How Drones May Narrow Emergency Response Times
The Forsyth County program is one of a growing number of efforts by public safety and health care organizations across the country to use drones to speed up lifesaving treatment in situations in which every second counts.
‘A Bottomless Pit’: How Out-of-Pocket TMJ Costs Drive Patients Into Debt
Despite the commonness of TMJ disorders, treatments are often not covered by medical or dental insurance, leaving patients with out-of-pocket bills that can range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.
‘Compounded’ weight-loss drugs are a growing problem for state regulators
Injectable weight loss drugs have soared in popularity. Supply issues and spotty insurance coverage have driven some patients to seek out compounded versions of the drug, which tend to be less expensive.
Kansas health experts emphasize preparation and awareness amid heat wave
With no signs of hot, humid temperatures decreasing in the U.S., climate and health experts are urging the public to take extra precautions amid heat waves.
Some Surprises in the No Surprises Act
No Surprises Act is a law to protect individual patients from sky-high medical bills has already helped millions of Americans but may result in higher health insurance premiums for all.
Document indicates Supreme Court will punt Idaho emergency abortion case for now
A document inadvertently uploaded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s website on Wednesday appears to indicate the court will send a case regarding emergency abortion care in Idaho back to the Ninth Circuit Court.
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