Many factors stop U.S. women from getting mammograms
Health care cost and access are not the only barriers women face in getting lifesaving mammograms, a new government report finds.
Apr 9, 2024
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Health care cost and access are not the only barriers women face in getting lifesaving mammograms, a new government report finds.
Apr 9, 2024
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When looking for medical information, people can use web search engines or large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT-4 or Google Bard. However, these artificial intelligence (AI) tools have their limitations and can sometimes ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Imagine this: a novel virus is rapidly breaking out nationwide, resulting in an epidemic. The government introduces vaccination mandates and a choice of different vaccines is available.
Mar 23, 2024
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The end of the 20th century was a particularly grim period for Finland. Suicide rates were among the highest in the world, peaking in 1990 with over 30 deaths per 100,000 citizens, compared with a European average of ten ...
Mar 14, 2024
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Children with sickle cell anemia are vulnerable to serious infections and stroke, but many do not receive the preventative care that could help them stay healthier for longer, a Children's Hospital Los Angeles study has found.
Mar 6, 2024
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In 2020, the cost of youth violence in the United States was approximately $122 billion, according to new research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Mar 4, 2024
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Better prevention of type 2 diabetes could save both lives and money. The U.S. spends over $730 billion a year—nearly a third of all health care spending—on treating preventable diseases like diabetes.
Feb 28, 2024
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Maria Mercado's 5- and 7-year-old daughters haven't been to the doctor for a check-up in two years. And it's not for lack of trying.
Feb 28, 2024
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A new Economist Impact white paper, "Time to put your money where your mouth is: Addressing inequalities in oral health," is published today, commissioned by the EFP (European Federation of Periodontology) with support from ...
Feb 13, 2024
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Over the past 20 years, people living with HIV in the United States have seen a drastic improvement in their overall quality of life. But the medical achievements that have made those lives better and created longer life ...
Feb 12, 2024
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