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Ignored As An Election Issue, Deaths From Medical Errors Have Researchers Alarmed

We learned Tuesday that health care is a big concern for voters, with exit polling from CNN, NBC and other major outlets showing 40 percent of Americans picked health care as their most important issue.

Caregivers Urged To Prepare What To Say To A Boss Or A Potential Employer

When you are getting ready to tell your boss you need time off to care for a loved one, Salemi advised: “Practice on what you are going to say and what is authentic to you. You want to be upfront and transparent, (Caregiving) is a sensitive topic. It c…

New In Vitro Fertilization Technique Aims To Be Liquid Biopsy For Embryos But Raises Concerns

“It would be nice if there were more FDA regulatory oversight in this area,” says a bioethicist.

How One Of The Most Successful Government Agencies Safeguards Our Health

Every day the U.S. faces threats like Zika, Ebola and Pandemic Flu. The CEO of United Therapeutics, Dr. Martine Rothblatt, explains and advocates for the government agency BARDA in their constant fight.

Preparing The Healthcare Workforce To Deliver The Digital Future

The success of digital transformation rests on the skills of the workforce. Digital health pioneer Eric Topol explores what this means in healthcare

The Global Gulf In Fertility [Infographic]

According to a new study, the world has suffered a remarkable drop in fertility. Nearly half its countries have birth rates below the levels needed to maintain their population size.

These Founders Use Empathy To Revolutionize The U.S. Healthcare System

With high healthcare costs and poor health outcomes, the U.S. medical system is ripe for disruption. This duo of Harvard and MIT computer science graduates have built software to help better facilitate care management of patients driven from their own …

Nevada Votes No To The Tampon Tax And Yes To The Menstrual Equity Movement

At the midterm elections, Nevada became the 10th state to eliminate the “tampon tax”. Proponents of its elimination argue that feminine hygiene products are a basic need, and the tax represents a financial imposition on underserved communities and wome…

Yoga And Meditation Continue To Gain Popularity In The U.S.

The practices continue to rise sharply in popularity among adults and kids.

Is Your Local Hospital About To Close? Here Is How Congress Can Help

Rural hospitals are closing down at an alarming rate. Fortunately, there is something both state and federal legislators can do to keep these hospitals open.