Employers Overhaul Health care: Affordable Care Act Gets Into Full Swing
Under the Affordable Care Act, many changes are taking place in the field of health care. The shift in the health care system has prompted several states to engage in creative advertising encouraging citizens...
Research Shows Autism May be Passed to Grandchildren through Germ Line Cells
From 2000 to 2008, the frequency of autism-related U.S. births rose from 1 in 150 to 1 in every 88 live births. Most researchers attribute the recent increase in cases to better early detection...
Multiple New Studies Link BPA Exposure to Childhood Asthma
Researchers from Columbia University report that children with elevated levels of BPA in their bodies at an early age have an increased occurrence of asthma by age 12. Even at low doses of BPA,...
Real Sugar or Sugar Substitute: Researchers Weigh In
Professor Susan E. Swithers of Purdue University has reviewed and analyzed a variety of recent studies related to the use of diet beverages. Her work aims to address some of the confusion that exists...
Experts Weigh In on Finasteride as Prostate Cancer Prevention Drug
A decade ago, a drug sold as Proscar by Merck & Co. (and in generic form as Finasteride) was found to cut the risk of prostate cancer, but researchers also noted a slight increase...
Health Care Technology: Patients Ready to Use Mobile Apps
Health care technology leads to useful mobile apps for patients
Digital Health Records Save Health Care Costs
Dgital health records can reduce healthcare spending
Midwife Maternal Care Coverage in Medicaid Program
Medicaid coverage for a midwfie likely to increase
A Career as A Midwife May Be the Prescription for Improving Maternal Health
Recent report states that midwife services may increase maternal health outcomes and lower costs for Medicaid funded births.
Increasing Medical School Enrollment Openings Provides Opportunity and Challenges
Increased medical school admissions bring challenges and opportunities to prospective students.