Black people spend longer in the hospital after giving birth. Here's why

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine data from the Department of Health and Human Services to see which states have the most significant disparities in the length of pregnancy-related hospital stays for Black people.

(NAPSI)—By age 80, most people either have cataracts or have had cataract surgery. That’s because most cataracts are the result of natural aging. You may not notice that you have a cataract at …

You Can Work from Home, You Can See a Doctor from Home…and Now You Can Participate in a Clinical Trial from Home

(BPT) - Former U.S. Congressman Gregg Harper’s son, Livingston, has Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), a rare neurological disease often misdiagnosed as autism or attention deficit/hyperactivity …

5 most frequent complaints about medical billing errors

Soundry Health analyzed data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to look at various complaints from Americans regarding their medical bills.

Supportive Care is Important in Managing Side-Effects of Cancer Treatment

(BPT) - An estimated 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and many patients who undergo chemotherapy suffer from severe GI issues such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It is …

7 Reasons to Get Started with Your Fitness Program

(NAPSI)—Because physical activity and healthy aging go hand in hand, getting started with a fitness program included in your health plan can do more than help you maintain your health as you age. …

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How your address could determine your heart health

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine data from numerous studies to see how where people live can impact their heart health.

These are the people most likely to be burdened by medical debt in the US

Care Better analyzed data from the Kaiser Family Foundation to visualize which groups of Americans are most likely to hold medical debt.

Here's what happened when I taught a fly-fishing course in the waterways of New Orleans

Mae Bennett, a student in the author's class, practices fly-casting on Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans. Kyle Encar/Loyola University New Orleans Uncommon Courses …

A Lot of Compassion, A Bit of Realism: Living With an Adult Son Who Has Schizophrenia

(BPT) - Sponsored by Alkermes, Inc.By Pam, mother of a 31-year-old son living with schizophreniaThis sponsored story you are about to read may not be representative of all people living with …

Alcohol-induced liver injuries spiked during COVID-19

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine data from The American Journal of the Medical Sciences to see why alcohol-related hepatitis hospitalizations rose in 2020.

Diveheart Plans to Build World’s Deepest Therapy Pool

(NewsUSA) - Imagine escaping your wheelchair and standing upright. Diveheart, a non-profit organization based in Downer’s Grove, Ill., has been helping individuals with disabilities do exactly …

Finding high-quality surgical care in your community

(BPT) - By Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, Executive Director & CEO, The American College of SurgeonsNavigating healthcare is a complex endeavor and knowing where to find high-quality surgical …

Strange feelings in your legs and feet? You probably want to ask your doctor about it

(NewsUSA) - For older Americans who smoke or have diabetes or high blood pressure, leg pain could signal a problem with blood flow and needs to be checked by a doctor.Peripheral artery disease, or …

Shattering Stereotypes: The Top 7 Myths About Black Fertility Uncovered

(BPT) - Alexandra, a resilient single woman of color, defied societal norms and faced family stigma when she decided to seek fertility assistance through CCRM Fertility to have her first child. …

A wolf in sheep’s clothing: Are you underestimating the burden of flu?

(BPT) - By Dr. Peter SebenyIn today’s pop culture, the term “pandemic” is synonymous with COVID-19. However, over the course of human history, some of the deadliest pandemics have …