Coffee’s reputation is on the upswing these days. While not all studies agree, growing evidence suggests that a daily coffee habit not only doesn’t increase one’s cancer risk but may actually reduce the risk of developing cancers of the liver, mouth, colon and rectum. Now, a new study published in the journal JAMA Oncology adds… Read More »
When I was completing clinical rotations at a community hospital as a dietetic intern, I remember entering a patient’s room as they had just received a life-altering diagnosis – diabetes, hypertension or cancer. I had 15 minutes to spend with them to talk about nutrition. They were already overwhelmed and in such a short amount… Read More »
In the period from October 2015 to September 2016, before the Affordable Care Act, a substantial portion of Medicare patients referred to home healthcare after hospitalization did not receive that care, new findings show. Using national data, the researchers detailed how often Medicare patients referred to home healthcare services after a hospital discharge received one… Read More »
WASHINGTON — Marilyn Cortez, a retired cafeteria worker in Houston with no health insurance, spent much of July in the hospital with Covid-19. When she finally returned home, she received a $ 36,000 bill that compounded the stress of her illness. Then someone from the hospital, Houston Methodist, called and told her not to worry… Read More »
A new post-mortem study of patients who have died from COVID-19 found severe damage to the lungs and signs of blood clotting in major organs. Ten post-mortem examinations performed on patients with confirmed COVID-19 found that all patients had lung injuries and early scarring of the lungs as a result of the virus, as well… Read More »