How obesity affects health insurance premiums
The impact of obesity on health insurance premiums is a pressing concern that requires immediate attention.
Miracle double lung transplant
A cancer patient receives a second chance at life after undergoing a rare double lung transplant, thanks to Northwestern Medicine’s pioneering DREAM program.
Most Americans don’t know they can challenge insurance coverage denials
Most Americans are unaware they can challenge insurance coverage denials, leading to delayed medical care and worsening health issues.
What’s behind the increase in ADHD cases
ADHD diagnoses triple in England since 2015, sparking concerns over over-diagnosis vs under-recognition of the complex condition.
The reason for early puberty in girls
Early puberty in girls linked to musk ambrette, a synthetic fragrance found in personal care products, potentially leading to premature development and long-term consequences.
The hidden health risk of utah’s shriveling great salt lake
Utah’s Great Salt Lake is shrinking at an alarming rate, releasing toxic dust into the air and posing a significant health risk to surrounding communities.
Covid-19 pandemic struggle
Survivors share their stories as UK public inquiry into COVID-19 pandemic begins, examining issues including diagnosis and treatment of patients with COVID-19 and long-COVID, masks, PPE, and infection control in hospitals, shielding the most clinically vulnerable, use of GPs, ambulances, and the NHS 111 helpline, maternity and end-of-life care, and NHS staffing.
Exposing systemic failures in the lampard mental health public inquiry
The Lampard Mental Health Public Inquiry is a comprehensive investigation into systemic failures that led to patient deaths under NHS trusts in Essex between 2000 and 2023, aiming to shed light on what went wrong and provide recommendations for improvement.
Why GLP-1 is Surging Healthcare Costs – analysis
GLP-1 medications have become a staple in diabetes and obesity treatment, but their increasing popularity has led to a staggering 224% increase in healthcare costs, with employers facing a potential $3,040 average premium per person or up to 20% of their premiums.