According to a new study, U.S. Baby Boomers are likely to enter their 60s with more physical disabilities than previous generations, and this could place an enormous burden on the American healthcare system. Read Summary >
An analysis by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has found that monthly premiums will rise an average 11 percent, though the premium changes vary widely by which plan seniors select. Read Summary >
Drugmakers say the current FDA guidelines requiring both benefits and risks of drugs on ads hampers advertising on the Internet given the space constraints for ads on Web pages. Read Summary >
Experts say that patients have started expecting their doctors to help them make decisions about their care based on the cost of treatment. Read Summary >
According to an investigative report, many nursing home residents in Illinois and possibly other states are being put on dangerous psychotropic drugs without their consent. Read Summary >
Scientists working with mice have found that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from a young age may help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Read Summary >
Two
million people visit the doctor every year because of pain from
ankle arthritis or fractures. For some, ankle fusion was the only
option to ease the pain, but it made the ankle stiff. A
personalized ankle replacement could be the answer for those who
want to put some spring back in their step. Read More >
