Last year, Americans borrowed a whopping $ 88 billion to pay for their health care, according to a nationally representative survey. What’s more, 45 percent of respondents said they feared that a major health care crisis would lead to bankruptcy, and nearly 25 percent of respondents reported skipping medical treatments in order to cut costs.… Read More »
Home News Consumer News Health Tip: Change Diet to Combat Constipation — Constipation typically is diagnosed when there are fewer than three bowel movements per week. Making changes to what you eat and drink can relieve constipation. And including fiber-rich food in your diet is a great starting point, says the National Institutes of Health.… Read More »
1 of 7 To avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals, avoid drinking from plastic bottles labeled with this number: 3 6 7 All of the above 2 of 7 Of the following strategies to boost brain health and possibly ward off dementia, evidence is least robust to support: Playing so-called brain training games Taking a daily Ginkgo biloba… Read More »
As the Trump administration cracks down on Chinese investment in corporate America, one health tech start-up is facing an abnormal situation: PatientsLikeMe is being forced to find a buyer after the U.S. government has ordered its majority owner, a Chinese firm, to divest its stake.
A breakdown of the analysis showed that low intake of whole grains and fruits, and high consumption of sodium – found in salt – accounted for more than half of diet-related deaths. (Stock image) Poor diet is biggest health risk and more deadly than smoking Independent.ie Poor diet is the world’s deadliest health risk, accounting… Read More »
Vaginal mesh implants have been linked to painful complicationsEmily Critchfield/Duke Health By Adam Vaughan The UK health regulator has taken the first step towards NHS England lifting a temporary ban on the use of vaginal mesh implants. The implants are used to treat incontinence and prolapse in women, often after childbirth. Their use was paused last… Read More »