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Study finds extra daily steps slashes post-surgery risks

Study finds extra daily steps slashes post-surgery risks

By Stephen Beech Walking an extra 1,000 steps a day after surgery helps patients recover quicker, according to a new study. Researchers found that each additional 1,000 steps a patient takes after going under the knife reduces the risk of complications as well as lowering the chance of

'Oh, gosh': Inside the race to test for cruise ship hantavirus

'Oh, gosh': Inside the race to test for cruise ship hantavirus

It was the start of a long weekend in South Africa on Friday when Lucille Blumberg received an email from a fellow infectious disease specialist about an unknown illness on a cruise ship. She would go on to play an instrumental role in getting samples from people who had been

UCLA: Doing this before surgery cuts complications by nearly half

UCLA: Doing this before surgery cuts complications by nearly half

By Stephen Beech Prehab is the best way to ensure patients fully recover from major surgery, according to a new study. Optimizing exercise and nutrition before going under the knife — known as prehabilitation or "prehab" — boosts patient recovery, say doctors. Programs that support patients' health before surgery

Rising dental emergencies fuel growth in after-hours and weekend dentist services

Rising dental emergencies fuel growth in after-hours and weekend dentist services

Rising dental emergencies fuel growth in after-hours and weekend dentist services According to the American Dental Association, about 2 million people visit emergency departments each year for non-traumatic dental conditions. At first glance, a trip to the emergency room for a tooth problem might seem excessive, but many

New ad highlights patients hit with surprise medical bills

Patient rights group advocates for price transparency measure in Congress

Paying cash for healthcare: Can it save you money?

Paying cash for healthcare: Can it save you money?

Paying cash for healthcare: Can it save you money? You don’t need health insurance to access healthcare. In fact, you can pay out of pocket for healthcare even if you have insurance. Sometimes, doing this will cost less. GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, explains more about what’s

Give and take: Rural health funding could trigger service cuts

Give and take: Rural health funding could trigger service cuts

BIG SANDY — The emergency department at Big Sandy Medical Center is one room with a single curtain between two beds. It’s one of the many parts of the 25-bed rural hospital that need updating, former CEO Ron Wiens said. He said the hospital, an essential service in its