The Women’s Health Initiative launched a hormone therapy trial in the 1990s and follow-up continued with the women participating in the trials. A new study describes the long-term…
As we age, bones become less dense, increasing the risk of hip and other bone fractures. Testing bone mineral density is one way physicians assess a patient’s fracture…
Drug and alcohol addiction is often a chronic or ongoing problem like smoking and depression. Many health systems are looking to treat these conditions by implementing coordinated chronic…
The Affordable Care Act includes a pay for performance program designed to promote high quality health care. A new study examined if financial incentives paid to physicians and…
Prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease usually includes taking a variety of medications regularly. However, even after experiencing a heart attack or stroke many patients do not take…
Hepatitis C is a virus that causes liver inflammation. If not treated effectively it can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and even death. A new study tested whether…
Hypertension or high blood pressure affects 65 million Americans. Uncontrolled, it can put people at risk for heart attack and stroke. A new study examined how a large-scale…
Suicide has become one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Military. Over the last decade more than 2,700 active duty service members have taken their…
As changes to the U.S. health care system are debated it’s clear that controlling the cost of care remains a major factor. A new study surveyed U.S. physicians…
What is the bigger picture when it comes to the state of health in America? Are we living longer and healthier? What are the contributors, chronic disabilities and…