LocalHealthGuide - Part 206

November 16, 2018 Miscarriage / Pregnancy

Women Applaud Michelle Obama’s Decision To Share Her Trauma Of Miscarriage

The former first lady’s disclosure that she had a miscarriage has sparked conversations about this common but also commonly misunderstood loss.

November 15, 2018 Brain and Nervous System / Public Health

Polio-like Outbreaks Tests Public Health System

Acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like disease that has struck 414 people — mostly young children — across comes when the public health system is overstretched.

November 15, 2018 Asthma / COPD/Emphysema / Lungs

What masks best against wildfire smoke?

Simple dust or surgical masks do not offer adequate protection. Health officials recommend “N95” respirators or “P100” masks.

November 14, 2018 Opioids / Painkillers / Pregnancy / Substance Abuse / Women's Health

Childbirth in the Age of Addiction

While most mothers who get a bottle of pain pills when leaving the hospital won’t develop dependence or an addiction, some will.

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November 13, 2018 Medicare

What if you didn’t get your new Medicare card?

Your new Medicare card should have arrived in the mail by now. If you didn’t get it, here’s what to do:

November 13, 2018 Chlamydia / Gonorrhea

An Underused Strategy For Surge In STDs: Treat Patients’ Partners Without A Doctor Visit

“Expedited partner therapy” is recommended, bu many doctors aren’t taking the advice because of entrenched ethical and legal concerns.

November 13, 2018 Mental Health

With Hospitalization Losing Favor, Judges Order Outpatient Mental Health Treatment

But the scarcity of mental health providers and treatment options causes many patients to go without care and many people with mental illnesses end up in jail.

November 12, 2018 Fitness / Nutrition / Weight Loss

Five food mistakes sabotaging your diet

Many “healthy” foods and drinks contain hidden fats, sugars or salt, each of which will curb your weight loss efforts.

November 12, 2018 Cancer / Heart and Circulatory System / Vitamins

Fish Oil And Vitamin D Pills No Guard Against Cancer Or Serious Heart Trouble

A widely anticipated study has concluded neither vitamin D nor fish oil supplements prevent cancer or serious heart-related problems in healthy older people.

November 9, 2018 Medicare

Some Medicare Advantage benefits hard to find

Medicare Advantage plans are offering new perks, including home-delivered meals, wheelchair ramps, and bathroom grab bars, but they will not be widely available.

November 8, 2018 Medicare

Need someone else to call Medicare for you?

Would you like for a family member or caregiver to call Medicare on your behalf?

November 8, 2018 Health Insurance / Health Policy / Medicaid / Medicare

House Dems In New Seats Of Power Will Steer Health Policy, Attack Drug Prices

Here’s a look at some of the major House committees that influence health policy — and the Democrats who may lead them.

November 7, 2018 Medicaid

Medicaid Expansion Passes in Three Red States

Voters in three red states — Idaho, Nebraska and Utah — bucked their own Republican legislatures yesterday and approved the expansion of Medicaid.

November 7, 2018 Blood Pressure / Nutrition

Salt: Cut back without losing flavor

Can we reduce the salt in our diet yet keep all the delicious flavours we crave? This is a problem the food industry has been working on for years.

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November 7, 2018 Health Policy / Healthcare Providers

Too Few Doctors and Nurses for Veterans in Some Areas

Many veterans in rural areas and some cities still face long wait times for health care because there aren’t enough doctors, nurses and support staff.