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5 takeaways from the 2023 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

5 takeaways from the 2023 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference CommonSpirit Health, Centene, Humana and others presented to investors in San Francisco this week. Here are the key takeaways every executive should know.

Here’s How Fast Food Can Impact Your Liver

Fast Food Linked to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease A new study has found that eating at fast-food restaurants, which often serve fried foods high in calories, may be linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Medicare Begins to Rein In Drug Costs for Older Americans

Medicare Begins to Rein In Drug Costs for Older Americans Reforms embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act will bring savings to seniors this year. Already some lawmakers are aiming to repeal the changes.

How health insurance may have made health care more expensive

How health insurance may have made health care more expensive Widespread medical debt is a uniquely American problem. Roughly 40% of U.S. adults have at least $250 in medical debt, according to a survey conducted by Kaiser Family Foundation.

Chronic Pain and Cannabis: Research Finds it May Help Some People Cut Down on Opioids

Chronic Pain and Cannabis: It May Help Some People Cut Down on Opioids Cannabis has been used for years by people with chronic pain to manage their symptoms, with medical cannabis products available to these people in 37 U.S. states along with Washington D.C as of 2022.

Blues plans launch Synergie to cut costs for the priciest drugs

Blues plans launch Synergie to cut costs for the priciest drugs Synergie, a new independent company, aims to disrupt the specialty drug market by banding insurers together to negotiate prices for high-cost treatments such as gene therapy.

Diabetes in kids and young people is projected to dramatically surge. Can it be prevented?

Diabetes in kids and young people is projected to dramatically surge. Can it be prevented? The number of children and young people under 20 with Type 2 diabetes could jump by nearly 700% by 2060, a CDC study finds.

Medicaid agencies take on health equity, social determinants

Medicaid agencies take on health equity, social determinants These Medicaid initiatives in Oregon, Ohio and other states seek to address maternal morbidity, mental health, the opioid epidemic, homelessness and poverty.

Respiratory viruses could surge following the holidays, public health experts warn

Respiratory viruses could surge following the holidays, public health experts warn | CNN There is growing concern among infectious disease and public health experts that the US could face even more respiratory infections in January.

Amid brutal season of viral infections, children’s hospitals brace for impact of holiday gatherings

Amid brutal season of viral infections, children's hospitals brace for impact of holiday gatherings | CNN Children's hospitals are already full of sick kids and bracing for a potential increase in respiratory illnesses after holiday gatherings.

‘Tripledemic’ Rages On: Fever-Filled Weeks Lie Ahead

‘Tripledemic’ Rages On: Fever-Filled Weeks Lie Ahead R.S.V. has probably peaked, but flu is still surging and Covid-19 cases are rising. Scientists are hopeful next winter will be better.

A nutritionist shares the best snacks to bring on a plane to boost your immune system

A nutritionist shares the best snacks to bring on a plane to boost your immune system Skip the onboard pretzels and soda, say health professionals who share ideas on ways to lower your chances of getting sick while traveling.

FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Tough-to-Treat Bladder Cancer

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Type 2 Diabetes: Metformin May Help Reduce the Need for Joint Replacement Surgery

Metformin May Reduce Risk of Joint Replacement in Type 2 Diabetes Researchers say the type 2 diabetes drug metformin may help reduce the need for knee, hip, and other joint replacement in people with the condition

CVS, Walgreens limit purchases of children’s pain-relief medicine

CVS, Walgreens limit purchases of children's pain-relief medicine | CNN Increased demand has led CVS and Walgreens to limit purchases of children's pain-relief medicine, the companies confirmed to CNN on Monday.

Face masks come back to forefront amid triple threat of Covid-19, flu, RSV

Face masks come back to forefront amid triple threat of Covid-19, flu, RSV | CNN Months after most mask requirements have come to an end and many people have stopped wearing them, some of the nation's leading health experts are encouraging people to put their face masks back on -- but this time, it's not just because of Covid-19.

The Covid Pandemic’s Hidden Casualties: Pregnant Women

The Covid Pandemic’s Hidden Casualties: Pregnant Women Many expectant women have avoided vaccination, unaware that the virus poses great risks to both fetus and mother.

Sickle Cell Center leadership changes announced

Sickle Cell Center leadership changes announced | USA Health Adult patients can visit the Mastin Patient Care Center , 2451 University Hospital Dr., Suite 102, Mobile, AL 36617 , for treatment. To request an appointment, call 251-470-5890 .

As respiratory viruses strain US health care systems, Biden administration tells states how it’s ready to help

As respiratory viruses strain US health care systems, Biden administration tells states how it's ready to help | CNN Nearly 20,000 people in the United States were admitted to the hospital for flu last week, almost double the number of admissions from the week before, according to data updated Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Raw Honey: Study Finds This Sweetener May Help Lower Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Levels

How Honey Can Help Lower Your Blood Sugar and Triglyceride Levels Nutrition Reviews recently published a systematic review and meta-analysis that evaluated the effects of honey, especially raw and clover honey, on risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

A Promising Trial Targets a Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s

A Promising Trial Targets a Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s Preliminary results offer hope that gene therapy can protect people with a version of the brain disease driven by a particular gene variant.

More Texas hospitals risk closing their doors as Medicare cuts loom

More Texas hospitals risk closing their doors as Medicare cuts loom More than 9% of hospitals in the Lone Star State are at risk of closure, compared with 4.7% in 2020, according to a report released this week from consulting firm Kaufman Hall.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Can Saline Injections Help Ease Pain?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Saline Injections May Help Researchers say hydrodissection injections may help ease carpal tunnel syndrome pain, but not all experts agree it's the best option

Does Weight Loss Drug Semaglutide Affect How Food Tastes?

Weight Loss: Does the Drug Semaglutide Affect How Food Tastes? Semaglutide is a drug that is available for both managing type 2 diabetes and weight management. The drug is sold under the names Rybelsus, Ozempic, and Wegovy. The medication has recently gained a great deal of attention from many on social media for its potential benefits. There have also been rec...

How many calories are in a Thanksgiving dinner? It could amount to five or more Big Macs

How many calories are in a Thanksgiving dinner? It could amount to five or more Big Macs A typical Thanksgiving dinner can amount to 3,000 calories or more. And if you have seconds, your intake can equal a half dozen Big Macs.

USA Health gains approval to build ambulatory surgery center in west Mobile

USA Health gains approval to build ambulatory surgery center in west Mobile | USA Health A new 28,000-square-foot multi-specialty ambulatory center is coming to west Mobile.

Aerobic Exercise, Especially Running, May Reduce Cancer Risk by 72%

Aerobic Exercise May Reduce Cancer Risk by 72% Experts say high-intensity exercise can reduce cancer risk and recurrence by helping "starve" tumors of glucose, an essential fuel for their growth

Untreated Sleep Apnea May Increase Dementia Risk

Sleep Apnea: How Bad Sleep Can Impact Your Dementia Risk Sleep apnea — a disorder that causes breathing to stop and start during sleep — has long been linked to increased dementia risk and cognitive decline.

Demand for Mental Health Care Has U.S. Psychologists Overwhelmed: Survey

Demand for Mental Health Care Has U.S. Psychologists Overwhelmed: Survey US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

What parents should watch for with respiratory illness and when it’s time to go to the ER

What parents should watch for with respiratory illness and when it's time to go to the ER | CNN Respiratory viruses including flu and RSV are circulating across the United States at high levels, overwhelming children's hospitals and prompting concern among parents of young children. Most kids who get sick this season will recover quickly with home care, but some will need medical attention. Wh...