For several years, the national spotlight has shone on the need to prevent and rapidly…
Rare Sleep Disorder Common Among Veterans With PTSD
Military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or concussion suffer from a thrashing form of sleep behavior at a rate that is far higher than the general population, according to a new study…
As Medicare Enrollment Nears, Popular Price Comparison Tool Is Missing
Millions of older adults can start signing up next week for private policies offering Medicare drug and medical coverage for 2020. But many risk wasting money and even jeopardizing their health care…
Federally Funded Obria Prescribes Abstinence To Stop The Spread Of STDs
Inside Obria Medical Clinics, conviction — not condoms — is summoned to stop the spread of chlamydia. The Christian medical chain, awarded $1.7 million in federal family planning funds for the first…
In 2 States, Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Found to Have Little Effect on Crime
Eleven states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana. A new study funded by a grant from the National Institute of Justice sought to determine the effect of this legal change…
Dog Ownership Associated with Longer Life, Especially Among Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors
Study Highlights: Dog ownership was associated with a 33% lower risk of death for heart attack survivors living alone and 27% reduced risk of death for stroke survivors living alone, compared…
