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About 1 In 5 Households In U.S. Cities Miss Needed Medical Care During Pandemic
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Some people have skipped care because of finances or fear of the virus, doctors say. Others find medical practices closed to new patients. Many are suffering health consequences, an NPR poll finds.
How To Get Sleep In Uneasy Times
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Many people are struggling with insomnia like never before. Specialists explain why these times put an extra strain on our ability to get needed rest — and what to do about it.
How To Boost Your Emergency Supply Of Prescription Medicines
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Insurers have begun easing restrictions on refills of some prescription drugs, in light of coronavirus. Still, co-pays for stocking up on that bigger supply can be prohibitive, say consumer advocates.
Would the U.S. Health System be Ready for a Surge in Coronavirus Cases?
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So far, only 15 cases of coronavirus disease have been identified in the U.S. But if large numbers of people were to suddenly get infected, would hospitals be prepared to cope?
Working Americans Are Getting Less Sleep, Especially Those Who Save Our Lives
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The number of workers getting less than seven hours of sleep a night is rising. Stress and our culture of constant connection may be to blame.
Get Your Flu Shot Now, Doctors Advise, Especially If You’re Pregnant
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Pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease are particularly vulnerable to flu complications yet lag the elderly in getting vaccinated.
Most Kids On Medicaid Who Are Prescribed ADHD Drugs Don’t Get Proper Follow-Up
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An inspector general report from the Department of Health and Human Services found that 100,000 kids who were newly prescribed ADHD medication didn’t see a care provider for months afterward.
Walk Your Dog, But Watch Your Footing: Bone Breaks Are On The Rise
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Maybe it’s just because a large number of older people have learned the benefits of exercise and canine companionship. Whatever the reason, walking a dog on a leash has been linked to more fractures.
Medical Effects Of Extreme Cold: Why It Hurts And How To Stay Safe
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Frostbite can nip ears in just a few minutes in the sort of temperatures many Americans are facing this week. Pull that hat down and curb the drinking; alcohol can impair your judgment of temperature.
How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
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Protein snacks and supplements are popular, but unless you’re an extreme athlete or recovering from an injury, you may already get enough protein in your diet. Here’s how to tell how much you need.
Words Matter When Talking About Pain With Your Doctor
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When you go to the doctor in pain, you’ll probably be asked to rate your discomfort on a scale of 0 to 10. But doctors say there may be a better way to assess pain.
Top Fitness Trends For 2018: Back To Basics
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A survey of fitness professionals who keep track of how we exercise suggests 2018 is likely to find more of us trading fitness gadgets for high-intensity interval training and group classes.
Does Vitamin D Really Protect Against Colorectal Cancer?
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The jury’s been out on whether low vitamin D blood levels increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers say a new review involving more than 12,000 people strongly suggests the answer is yes.
Get Screened Earlier For Colorectal Cancer, Urges American Cancer Society
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Noting a sharp rise in colorectal cancer among younger people, the American Cancer Society now suggests that healthy adults get their first screening five years earlier — at age 45.
Trying Physical Therapy First For Low Back Pain May Curb Use Of Opioids
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A study of patients with low back pain finds that those who got physical therapy first needed fewer pricey scans and surgeries and had “significantly lower out-of-pocket costs” for treatment overall.