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Tag: Healthcare
Wealth Still Dictates Life Expectancy And The Gap Is Only Increasing
Wealth inequality is having a larger impact on life expectancy than ever before. While life expectancy is generally increasing, most of the gains are being solely enjoyed by wealthier individuals and not so much by […]
Even Doctors And CEOs Are At Risk Of Losing Their Jobs To Robots
People used to think that only low-skilled jobs would fall to automation, but new research shows even those considered to be the top layers of the employment totem pole are in danger – CEOs, hedge […]
This Medical Suit Allows Students To Feel What It Means To Be Old
An innovative new medical suit is allowing young people to simulate the effects of aging. The suit transforms healthy and active young people into frail senior citizens who can hardly even move or hear when […]
Doctors Figure Out Why Americans Pay $10,000 Per Vial For Snake Antivenom While Mexicans Pay $100
Researchers have finally figured out why antivenom in America is one of the most costly medicines despite retailing for a few hundred dollars in neighboring Mexico. Every year, 100,000 people die in the world from […]
9/11 Victims’ Fund Nearly Broke Despite 70,000 Heroes Still Needing Pricey Medical Care
The fund set up to cater for 9/11 survivors and their litany of medical bills is running out and authorities believe it will be long over by next year. The fund covered medical bills of […]
Poll Finds Widespread Dissatisfaction With Obamacare
Satisfaction rates for Obamacare customers are not reaching the highs that were hoped when the signature legislation passed. Just 30 percent of customers are satisfied with the coverage they are receiving, according to research firm […]
Veterans Left Hanging As Funding For VA Hospitals Falls Short Of Needs
Long waiting lists at veterans hospitals have been an issue for some time, and now the numbers have grown 50 percent. The Department of Veterans Affairs is nearly $3 billion short, making it likely they […]
Big Healthcare Keeps Getting Bigger As Anthem Ups Its Bid for Cigna
A $54-billion bid by Anthem Inc. to purchase chief rival Cigna Corp. will result in more consolidation of the health insurance market and potentially higher premiums and less choice for Americans looking for health insurance. […]
New Blood Test Will Reveal Every Virus You’ve Ever Contracted
While most people can’t remember every viral infection they’ve ever had their blood definitely can. A new test, developed by researchers in Boston, counts the antibodies present in a person’s blood to reveal the complete […]
People Who Have More Sex Make More Money (And Vise-Versa)
New research published in the International Journal of Manpower shows there is an interdependent relationship between making money, having sex, and being physically healthy. While the health benefits of sex have been known for some […]
While America Struggles NFL Gets Full Patient Health Records
We have every piece of technology we need to share patient health records, reports NFL Chief Information Officer Michelle McKenna-Doyle. Instead, the issue is bickering amongst the network of hospitals, doctors, HMOs, insurance companies and […]