Although there has been a general fall in the use of benzodiazepines, clonazepam has bucked that trend. The reason for this is unclear, but it could be the drug’s potency. It is not without reason that on the street it is sometimes referred to as “super Valium”.

More bird flu cases – Whooping cough on the rise – McDonald’s E. Coli outbreak – New pandemic plan – Patient harm from hospital misdiagnosis

The decision is complicated. Medicare has an enormous variety of coverage options, with large and varying implications for people’s health and finances, both as beneficiaries and taxpayers. And the decision is consequential – some choices lock beneficiaries out of traditional Medicare.

Experts worry older patients could be exposed to ‘catastrophic’ costs and interrupted access to care.

They’d been in contact with infected poultry in Franklin County. The test results aren’t final.

Eight states — Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin — have reported human cases of the virus this year, for a total of 16 cases. Other states have seen cases in animals only. In Maine this year, triple E was found in two emus and one wild bird.

Faccine uptake was lowest among Black Americans, individuals with incomes below $30,000 and those with a high school education or less. Female, Black and Hispanic respondents were less likely to get vaccinated early. At the same time, individuals aged 45-65, those with postgraduate degrees, and Independents and Democrats were more likely to be early adopters

Harris calls for Medicare to cover in-home senior care – Texas abortion ban straining OB/GYNs – Medicare pilot aims at $2 generic drugs – COVID linked to increased risk of heart attacks, stroke and death three years after infection

Asian Health Services is trying to address a shortage of mental health professionals by training community-based health workers to provide counseling under the supervision of a licensed therapist.

By harnessing the power of computing, Baker has transformed biological research.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women worldwide. It can develop and present in dramatically different ways across the sexes due to their anatomical and physiological differences. Yet many of the symptoms and tests used to diagnose a heart attack have been developed based on what men experience. This has serious repercussions for women.

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, and managing it effectively requires more than just medical intervention: what you eat plays a crucial role in your heart’s health. But for many patients, adhering to these dietary guidelines can be a significant challenge.

MicroRNAs are short stretches of RNA that, rather than coding for a specific protein themselves, control the RNAs that do code for proteins. In effect, microRNAs turn particular genes on and off.