Because seniors are at higher risk of cognitive impairment, proponents say screening asymptomatic older adults is an important strategy to identify people who may be developing dementia and to improve their care. But the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force cited insufficient evidence the tests are helpful.
This quick primer explains where the 7 Democratic candidates for president participating in the Feb. 25 debate in South Carolina stand on health reform.
This quick primer explains where the 7 Democratic candidates for president participating in the Feb. 25 debate in South Carolina stand on health reform.
This quick primer explains where the 7 Democratic candidates for president participating in the Feb. 25 debate in South Carolina stand on health reform.
With lowering prescription drug costs a top priority for Americans, the Trump Administration, presidential candidates, members of Congress, and several states are proposing to allow the importation of drugs from abroad, chiefly Canada. The idea of allo…
These FAQs discuss recent efforts related to prescription drug importation, the history of this approach, challenges that previous efforts to carry out importation proposals have faced, and stakeholder views.
Biden’s statement misses the mark because of messy math.
Biden’s statement misses the mark because of messy math.
A sampling of health policy highlights from the eighth Democratic presidential primary debate in Manchester, N.H.
Happy Friday! In news that is technically really good and exciting but is also kind of icky: yarn made from human skin could eventually be used to stitch up surgical wounds as a way to cut down on detrimental reactions from patients. As CNN reports, “The researchers say their ‘human textile,’ which they developed from […]
