Category: Health News
A Disabled Young Woman’s Fight To Take Her Place At Stanford
She was admitted to Stanford with a full scholarship. Now, the struggle to fund the caregivers she needs to leave home is proving her toughest battle yet.
Will proposed surprise medical bill fixes ‘shred’ the safety net?
Will surprise billing proposals being debated in Congress really affect Medicaid and these patients — “shredding the safety net,” as opponents claim?
Popularity of booze-free bars grows
Alcohol-free spaces offer social connection without peer pressure to drink.
Counterfeit alcohol a growing concern for tourists abroad
In many other parts of the world counterfeit or “illegal” alcohol is common and a growing public health concern.
How to think yourself into being a fit person
If you want to exercise more, start viewing yourself as an exerciser. Imagine yourself as fit. Fake it until you make it. Walk the walk
Can caffeine improve your exercise performance?
Those who respond most strongly see improvements of around 16%, that’s unusual. For the average person, improvements will likely be between about 2% and 6%.
California investigates doctors issuing questionable vaccination exemptions
California is investigating at least four physicians for issuing questionable medical exemptions to children whose parents did not want them immunized.
Health Check: are painful periods normal?
The experience of having periods varies between women. They can be light and completely painless for some, but completely debilitating for others.
Want Ammo? Be Prepared For A Background Check
California is the first state in the nation to require anyone buying ammunition to go through a background check at the time of each purchase.
Price transparency: Fool’s gold?
One solution would be to require uniform prices by all providers to all purchasers.
Supplements for brain health show no benefit, study
A quarter of adults over 50 take a supplement for brain health. But a new study suggests seniors should spend their money elsewhere. The supplements don’t work.
Guns second leading killer of kids
After motor vehicle accidents, firearm injuries second leading cause of death for US children and teens.
Payroll Tax will Fund Services to Help Seniors Age At Home
Washington state will employ a new 0.58% payroll tax to fund a $36,500 benefit for individuals to pay for home health care and other services.
A Wake-Up Call On Data-Collecting Smart Beds And Sleep Apps
Your smart bed, mattress pad or sleep app, may know when you go to sleep, when you toss and turn, and It may even be able to tell when you’re having sex.
Colorectal Cancer Among Young Adults Rising Fastest in the West
Rate in Washington State almost doubles over two decades.