The High Cost of Health Care
In Florida 72 per cent of the survey respondents reported spending more than 1000 on out of pockets health care costs last year and 40 per cent reported skipping medical tests treatments and follow up because of cost.
In Florida 72 per cent of the survey respondents reported spending more than 1000 on out of pockets health care costs last year and 40 per cent reported skipping medical tests treatments and follow up because of cost.
Hospitals Are Trying New Ways to Get Patients Out of Bed
It's not easy for patients recovering in intensive care units. Now Johns Hopkins Hospital is trying a new approach that is getting them out of bed and moving.
It's not easy for patients recovering in intensive care units. Now Johns Hopkins Hospital is trying a new approach that is getting them out of bed and moving.
TV Before Bed Can Disrupt Sleep
Most Americans watch TV before bed- possibly prompting them to stay up later than they probably should.
Most Americans watch TV before bed- possibly prompting them to stay up later than they probably should.
The EPA is Taking the Fight to Global Warming
The EPA is taking new steps to tackle the global warming crisis.
The EPA is taking new steps to tackle the global warming crisis.
XTalk Health Care
NBC's Robert Bazell discusses health care reform.
NBC's Robert Bazell discusses health care reform.
Laughter Evolution
Researchers found apes, chimps, gorillas, and humans all laugh alike- and that it all stems from a 10-million year-old relative.
Researchers found apes, chimps, gorillas, and humans all laugh alike- and that it all stems from a 10-million year-old relative.
Medical Website Hazards
Are you sure the medical information you are getting on the web is accurate? Things to look for:
Are you sure the medical information you are getting on the web is accurate? Things to look for:
Half of Older Americans Don't Get Enough Sleep
Over half of older Americans are not getting the recommended amount of sleep.
Over half of older Americans are not getting the recommended amount of sleep.
Same-Sex Benefits
President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.
President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.
More Education Leads to Healthier People
Nearly half of Americans say they are not as healthy as they should be.
Nearly half of Americans say they are not as healthy as they should be.
National CPR Week
A man's life is saved by his co-workers using CPR after he suffers a heart attack.
A man's life is saved by his co-workers using CPR after he suffers a heart attack.
Pharmacies Have Trouble With Hispanic Customers
Few pharmacies can translate prescription labels into Spanish.
Few pharmacies can translate prescription labels into Spanish.
Boy Saved By Sister During Seizure
A girl saves her brother from a violent seizure by dialing 911.
A girl saves her brother from a violent seizure by dialing 911.
Doctors Are Lowering Fees Due to the Recession
A survey from the American Academy of Family Physicians finds early 90% of surveyed doctors said their patients are concerned aabout their ability to pay for their healthcare needs.
A survey from the American Academy of Family Physicians finds early 90% of surveyed doctors said their patients are concerned aabout their ability to pay for their healthcare needs.
Having Your Doctor Around Helps Build Trust and Quality Care
Studies show that patients who continue to receive care from their doctor even in different buildings helps build trust and quality medical service.
Studies show that patients who continue to receive care from their doctor even in different buildings helps build trust and quality medical service.
Healthcare Reform
The monumental task of overhauling the American healthcare system is taking center stage on Capitol hill as Democrats unveiled a bill Tuesday.
The monumental task of overhauling the American healthcare system is taking center stage on Capitol hill as Democrats unveiled a bill Tuesday.
Healthcare Reform Is Necessary but Costly
Healthcare costs are out of control, but national reform will be expensive and difficult.
Healthcare costs are out of control, but national reform will be expensive and difficult.
Hospitals Are Trying to Shorten ER Wait Times
Trips to the ER have the reputation for being lengthy ordeals; but local hospitals are working hard to change that perception in unique ways.
Trips to the ER have the reputation for being lengthy ordeals; but local hospitals are working hard to change that perception in unique ways.
Job Losses Are Causing Thousands to Rush to Their Doctor Before They Can't Afford It
Layoffs and a struggling economy is causing thousands of people to rush to their doctors before their insurance runs out.
Layoffs and a struggling economy is causing thousands of people to rush to their doctors before their insurance runs out.
Medical Bankruptcy
Over 60% of all bankruptcies filed in 2007 were driven by medical bills. A majority of filers were middle class with insurance. This number has jumped 50% since 2001.
Over 60% of all bankruptcies filed in 2007 were driven by medical bills. A majority of filers were middle class with insurance. This number has jumped 50% since 2001.
