With the cost of health insurance set to rise, some Americans are asking a surprising question: Is it actually cheaper to get medical care without it With the cost of health insurance set to rise, some Americans are asking a surprising question: Is it actually cheaper to get medical care without it
Experts blame misinformation and “vaccine fatigue” for declining demand for flu shots. Here’s what you should know about flu vaccines this year. Experts blame misinformation and “vaccine fatigue” for declining demand for flu shots. Here’s what you should know about flu vaccines this year.
A health insurance dispute is preventing a North Carolina man from getting a cancer drug his doctors say is necessary. A health insurance dispute is preventing a North Carolina man from getting a cancer drug his doctors say is necessary.
A boy who swallowed up to 100 high-powered magnets purchased online has undergone major surgery to remove them. A boy who swallowed up to 100 high-powered magnets purchased online has undergone major surgery to remove them.
Recipients of SNAP food assistance might not receive their benefits for November if the government shutdown persists. Recipients of SNAP food assistance might not receive their benefits for November if the government shutdown persists.
A patient played a clarinet solo as she underwent brain surgery for Parkinson’s disease and proved that the treatment was working in real time. A patient played a clarinet solo as she underwent brain surgery for Parkinson’s disease and proved that the treatment was working in real time.
Although many urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by improper hygiene or sexual contact, a study shows that some resulted from chicken, turkey, pork or beef that carried E. coli bacteria. Although many urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by improper hygiene or sexual contact, a study shows that some resulted from chicken, turkey, pork or…
A new artificial intelligence model called Clairity Breast is being used to predict a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer by using the information hidden inside a standard mammogram. In studies, Clairity’s predictions were roughly 30% more accurate than traditional risk models which rely on family and personal health history. NBC’s Savannah Sellers reports for…
People with a leading cause of blindness were able to read again thanks to a tiny wireless chip implanted in the back of the eye and specialized augmented glasses, according to study results published Monday in the New England Journal of Medicine. People with a leading cause of blindness were able to read again thanks to…
Covid vaccines may come with a tantalizing benefit that has nothing to do with the virus they’re designed to protect against: boosting the immune system to better fight tumors during cancer treatment Covid vaccines may come with a tantalizing benefit that has nothing to do with the virus they’re designed to protect against: boosting the immune…
