Study: Smoking-related healthcare problems cost world $1.4 trillion per year
Nearly 6 percent of the world's healthcare spending is tied to smoking, a new study reports.
Gallup poll: For first time, majority approve of Obamacare
A Gallup poll shows 55 percent of Americans support the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, which represents a 13 percent increase from five months ago and the first time a majority of Americans approve of former President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law.
Genes start mutating soon after life begins, study finds
Hundreds of minor genetic mutations start to form in the cells of an embryo soon after conception, researchers have discovered.
Special diet may relieve symptoms in kids with Crohn’s, colitis
Children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis may be able to achieve relief without medications by eating a special diet, a small study suggests.
Benzodiazepines Ineffective, Possibly Harmful for PTSD
Benzodiazepines have little effect on the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and could make symptoms worse.
California declares state of emergency as possibly infected cruise ship nears...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as a cruise ship with thousands on board, many who may have been exposed to COVID-19, nears the state's coast.
Generic biologic drug comparable to brand name version, study says
Generic versions of drugs make medication available to more people at a lower price, but concerns about the ability to create generic biologic drugs close enough to the brand name originators has slowed their creation.
Hospitals inflate price of some services by 20 times or more,...
The motive of any business is to make money, but a new study on the difference between cost of services at hospitals and the prices they charge patients may go too far, suggest researchers in a recent study.