CHICAGO — As the medical assistant put on rubber gloves and readied the syringe, 5-year-old Victoria Macias, wearing a pink Minnie Mouse mask and white blouse, turned her head away and closed her eyes. “It’s not going to hurt, OK? I’ll hold your hand, I’ll hold your hand,” said her…
‘An Arm and a Leg’: How One State Protects Patients From Hospital Lawsuits
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen. In Maryland, hospitals had been suing people — taking them to court and garnishing wages — even though these patients legally qualified for financial assistance, also known as charity care. Those lawsuits are now illegal, because of the state’s new Medical Debt Protection…
One in four cancer patients lack sufficient immunity against measles and mumps, study finds
Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have published findings in the journal JAMA Network Open indicating that many cancer patients lack sufficient immune protection against the measles and mumps viruses. The highest risk groups within the study were young adults and bone marrow transplant recipients, providing information to clinicians…
How One Rural Town Without a Pharmacy Is Crowdsourcing to Get Meds
WALDEN, Colo. — The building that once housed the last drugstore in this town of fewer than 600 is now a barbecue restaurant, where pit boss Larry Holtman dishes out smoked brisket and pulled pork across the same counter where pharmacists dispensed vital medications more than 30 years ago. It’s…
One vaccine dose enough for COVID-19 survivors
Two mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 have proven safe and effective in clinical trials, as well as in the millions of people who have been vaccinated so far. But how prior SARS-CoV-2 infection affects vaccine response, and how long that response lasts, are still uncertain. Now, a new study in ACS…
Dermatologist Reveals The One Thing That Will Finally Relieve Your Dry Skin
Dry skin is an issue that many of us deal with on a regular basis. Although it may not be a serious concern, dry skin can cause problems such as itching, or a feeling of tightness after being in the water (via Mayo Clinic). Other symptoms include skin that looks…
Only One Vaccine Is OK for Older Teens. It’s Also the Hardest to Manage in Rural America.
As states expand covid-19 vaccine eligibility to allow shots for 16- and 17-year-olds, teens in rural America may have trouble getting them. Of the three vaccines authorized in the U.S., currently only one can go to that age group: the Pfizer-BioNTech shot. That vaccine comes in 1,170-dose packages at minimum…
One in five Colorado high school students has access to firearms
Twenty percent of high school students have easy access to a handgun, according to a new study from the Colorado School of Public Health on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. In the study published today in The Journal of Pediatrics, the researchers examined the prevalence of handgun access…
The One Thing Target Employees Want You To Stop Doing
Let’s be real: Target is a wonderland of everything one could ever want, need, or dream of. It’s easy to get lost in any store, wandering up and down every single aisle (sometimes more than once) in order to find the perfect interior decor, clothing, beauty products, and more that…
This Is One Of The Most Soothing Sounds That Can Help You Feel Better Throughout The Day
As many of us search for small tweaks to our routines to make the days more exciting, music has offered a welcome relief to the sometimes-monotonous routine of 2021. While some employ various anxiety-relieving techniques, music can also offer relief while helping you feel focused. From waterfall sounds to classical…
CDC says masks must fit tightly – and two are better than one
On Feb. 10, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new mask guidelines based on a study of how mask fit affects the wearer’s exposure to airborne particles. With more transmissible COVID-19 strains emerging around the world, it is important to properly use the right kinds of face masks….