healthy living Archives

Healthy Living

For Non-Hispanic Whites in the US, Life Expectancy Outlook Worsens

For the better part of a century, life expectancy in industrialized countries like the United States steadily improved. But during the past three decades, and

Healthy Living

Education May Be Key to a Healthier, Wealthier US

According to the United States Department of Education, the U.S. high school graduation rate will reach an all-time high this year, which is good news

Healthcare

Study Links Insurance Coverage to Access to Hospital Care

Compared to privately insured patients, individuals who lack insurance or use Medicaid are more likely to be transferred to another hospital after receiving initial treatment

Healthy Living

Is It Genetic Code or Postal Code That Influence a Child’s Life Chances?

Most children inherit both their postal code and their genetic code from their parents. But if genetic factors influence where families are able to live

Healthy Living

Dermatologists Find Inconsistencies in Medicare Off-Label Prescription List

If a patient has private insurance, doctors can get prior approval to prescribe a drug “off-label” to make sure the medication will be covered, but

Healthcare

Lower Obesity Rates Linked with Public Transportation Use, Study Shows

Public transportation systems provide numerous economic benefits for a community. An added public health bonus provided by such systems may be lower obesity rates. A

Healthcare

Patients Who See Preferred Doctor Less Likely to Go for Emergency Hospital Admission

A new study led by the University of Leicester has concluded that being able to see the GP of your choice in a doctor’s surgery

Healthcare

Seeing the Same Doctor Is a Matter of Life and Death

A ground-breaking study has concluded that patients who see the same doctor over time have lower death rates. The study, a collaboration between St Leonard’s

Healthcare

Distance to Nearest Pediatric Surgeon a Potential Barrier for Millions of US Children

This is a dot distribution map of US Census blocks with distance to closest pediatric surgeon demonstrated by color and population density demonstrated by size.

Healthcare

Harnessing Multiple Data Streams and Artificial Intelligence to Better Predict Flu

Influenza is highly contagious and easily spreads as people move about and travel, making tracking and forecasting flu activity a challenge. While the CDC continuously

Tag: healthy living

For Non-Hispanic Whites in the US, Life Expectancy Outlook Worsens

Education May Be Key to a Healthier, Wealthier US

Study Links Insurance Coverage to Access to Hospital Care

Is It Genetic Code or Postal Code That Influence a Child’s Life Chances?

Dermatologists Find Inconsistencies in Medicare Off-Label Prescription List

Lower Obesity Rates Linked with Public Transportation Use, Study Shows

Patients Who See Preferred Doctor Less Likely to Go for Emergency Hospital Admission

Seeing the Same Doctor Is a Matter of Life and Death

Distance to Nearest Pediatric Surgeon a Potential Barrier for Millions of US Children

Harnessing Multiple Data Streams and Artificial Intelligence to Better Predict Flu

Recent Posts

New Coronavirus Stable for Hours on Surfaces

Role Culture Plays in Feeling Sick

Coronavirus Spreads Quickly and Sometimes Before People Have Symptoms, Study Finds

New Study on COVID-19 Estimates 5.1 Days for Incubation Period

App, AI Work Together to Provide Rapid At-Home Assessment of Coronavirus Risk

Children Frequently Receive Unnecessary Medical Care Regardless of Insurance Type

New Health Insurance Insights

10 Best Mid-Sized Cities to Live for Health Care Access – 2020 Edition

Regional Trends in Overdose Deaths Reveal Multiple Opioid Epidemics

Home Hospital Reduces Costs, Improves Care

People in Counties with Worse Economies Are More Likely to Die from Heart Disease

Lack of Specialists Doom Rural Sick Patients

Medicaid Expansion Doubled Access to Primary Care, Increased Attention to Health Risks

Health Care, Mass Shootings, 2020 Election Causing Americans Significant Stress

10 Best Large Cities to Live for Health Care Access – 2020 Edition

Why It’s so Important to Have a Primary Care Doctor

Health Insurance Idea Could Help Millions of Americans Spend Less

Using Antibiotics Without a Prescription Is a Prevalent Public Health Problem

Free Rides Could Lead to Better Health Outcomes for Seniors

Barrier to Rural Opioid Treatment: Driving Distance to Methadone Clinics

For Users

For Health Providers

About

Follow Us