(HealthDay)—Black Americans are much more likely to report discrimination or unfair judgment when seeking health care than whites or Hispanics,
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Food variety is important for health – but the definition of a ‘balanced diet’ is often murky
It’s well known that a healthy diet can help reduce disease risks that are related to overweight or obesity—such as
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Personal protective respirator masks (PPE) often do not fit correctly, especially for women and Asian healthcare workers
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has put the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including face masks, under the global spotlight. However
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Study finds that disruptive behavior in operating rooms often goes unreported
University of Manitoba researchers have found that disruptive behaviors are happening all too often in the operating room (OR) –
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Diabetes technology often priced out of reach
While the high price of insulin has gotten a lot of attention lately, it’s not the only cost issue facing
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Rescuers often driven by emotion
Scientists from James Cook University and Royal Life Saving Society—Australia have found reason can go out the window when people’s
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Potentially fatal buildup of proteins in the heart often goes undiagnosed
A potentially fatal buildup of abnormal proteins in the heart and other organs is being delayed in its diagnosis and
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Type 1 diabetes often misdiagnosed in adults
(HealthDay)—It’s not always easy—even for doctors—to tell if someone has type 1 or type 2 diabetes when they’re diagnosed as
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Patient health information often shared electronically
(HealthDay)—The most common electronically sent and received types of patient health information (PHI) include laboratory results and medication lists, according
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How often do people forget things about one another? We decided to find out
A new acquaintance needs to be reminded of your name while you are having a conversation. A colleague forgets your
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