APA study suggests mental health care access is limited in DC area
ATLANTA — Recent findings presented here indicate more than 80% of psychiatrists within networks of some of the largest carriers in the Health Insurance Exchange Network in Washington, D.C. were either not reachable or unable to schedule a new visit, ...>> view originalOpioid Crisis is Really a Crisis of Compassion
Yesterday I found myself in an odd discussion - I was trying to imagine under what circumstances I would tell a patient that I simply couldn't treat them because I had reached my quota of 100 heart surgeries and they were number patient 101. It was in discussion with a fellow physician, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), who posed the hypothetical scenario as part of our town hall panel for the Coalition To Stop Opioid Overdose. I was in the U.S. Capitol to advocate on behalf of the millions of familie..>> view originalFirst Zika virus death in France's Martinique
FORT-DE-FRANCE: The French Caribbean island of Martinique has suffered its first Zika virus-related death, the regional health agency said today. "The patient, aged 84, had been hospitalised for 10 days in intensive care with Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS)," the agency said, adding that the Zika link came to light late last week. Some experts believe there is a link between Zika and GBS -- in which the immune system attacks the nervous system. Doctors tests found that "..>> view originalRelay for Life of Salinas kicks off Friday
SALINAS, Calif. - Hundreds of cancer survivors and their families kicked off Relay for Life of Salinas at the Salinas Sports Complex on Friday. The American Cancer Society event helps raise money for cancer research. "It wasn't a fun journey, but it was worth it,” said cancer survivor Diane Bassettischmidt, who was diagnosed with a blood-related cancer five years ago. Now under control, her journey has become an inspiration for others."I was in isolation for almost four months and I never tho..>> view originalStudy: U.S. cancer deaths are mostly preventable
Study: U.S. cancer deaths are mostly preventable Ashley May, USA TODAY , WXIA 1:48 AM. EST May 21, 2016 group of women working out and fighting in gym (Photo: ThinkStock, lev dolgachov) Americans can prevent their risk of dying from cancer simply by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Oncology. Such lifestyle change would decrease cancer deaths by 67 percent for men and 59 percent for women. Si..>> view originalWatch Out for the Water at Public Pools, CDC Warns
Think your public pool is a great place to cool off during the summer? Think again. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, serious health and safety violations close thousands of public pools, hot tubs and water playgrounds every year. An analysis of 2013 data on nearly 50,000 aquatic venues like pools, hot tubs and water playgrounds across the five states with the most of these types of places – Arizona, California, Florida, New York, and Texas – revealed that almost..>> view originalThe latest on Zika and the Olympics
USA Swimming informed its coaches and athletes of the relocation of a pre-Olympic training camp from Puerto Rico to Atlanta because of "the current situation with the Zika virus." Director Frank Busch sent a letter the team informing them of the change of plans for the second camp to be held in the days leading up to the group's departure for the Summer Games in Rio. "According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and other health experts in the field of science and medicine, ..>> view originalFDA Finishes Food Labels for How We Eat Now
Photo Michelle Obama stood in front of a depiction of the revamped nutrition label on Friday, the day the new listing went into effect. Credit Jim Lo Scalzo/European Pressphoto Agency WASHINGTON — Major changes to nutrition labels on food packages became final on Friday, with calorie counts now shown in large type and portion sizes that reflect how much Americans actually eat.It was the first significant redrawing of the nutrition information on food labels since the fe..>> view original
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