Health News
Patients Matter More
A new study finds that the variation in Medicare costs across the United States is driven by patient characteristics more than by regional factors, such as the number of beds available.
The Power of Purple
Fungal infections that cannot be treated with anti-fungals because they have become reistant to them may be treated effectively with lavender oil, according to a new study from the University of Coimbra in Portugal.
The Cost of Living
Young, uninsured stroke patients and those with only Medicare Part D coverage often cannot afford stroke medications and thus face future stroke and cardiovascular event risks.
Rush Delivery
Two University of Houston professors are working to cut down on the amount of time it takes to develop new antibiotics.
Hang in There a Little Longer, It's Worth It
Preterm birth prevention clinics are effective at both increasing the number of full term births and reducing health complications among newborns, according to new research.
Pathway for New Technologies
Today, the FDA announced a final rule that provides a less burdensome path to market for certain hardware and software products used with medical devices.
A Dollar Now Will Get You $11 Later
An early education program for children from low-income families generates an estimated $4 to $11 of economic benefits over a child's lifetime for every dollar spent on the program, according to a new analysis.
Lose Your Lunch
Portable pedal machines could address the health-impairing effects of sedentary jobs, according to a new study.
Freaky Fruit Findings at Your Fingertip
Who would've thought that fruit could harm you in some way? Apparently it can. According to new research, fruit residue on the hands of diabetics can cause finger-prick blood tests to show inaccurate blood sugar readings.
Schooling Parents and Teachers on Diabetes
School-age children with diabetes face unique challenges and sometimes dangerous situations tied to their oftentimes unpredictable glucose levels.