The Latest Breaking News from Health Care

What does weight-inclusive health care mean? A dietitian explains what some providers are doing to end weight stigma

Weight-inclusive health care means a focus on better health with no weight loss required.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023

A nurse's fatal last visit to patient's home renews calls for better safety measures

The killing of a visiting nurse in Connecticut is sparking renewed calls to better protect health care workers from what has been a rise in violence across the country

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Pilots say they're afraid to seek mental health care. The FAA says it's listening

At a summit on mental health in aviation, pilots and safety experts urged regulators to reform rules that discourage people from seeking treatment because they're afraid of losing clearance to fly.

WEKU · Dec 6, 2023

Black Americans expect to face racism in the doctor's office, survey finds

For many people of color in this country, a visit to the doctor means being extra careful about their appearance in the hope to be treated fairly during the appointment.

WEKU · Dec 5, 2023

Huge delays to access maternal mental health care in England called a scandal

Exclusive: NHS figures obtained by Labour reveal 11,507 women sought care but did not get any last year

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023

Texas is suing Planned Parenthood for $1.8B over $10M in allegedly fraudulent services it rendered – a health care economist explains what's going on

Planned Parenthood no longer provides abortions in Texas, Louisiana and the other 10 states that have essentially banned abortion since the Supreme Court handed down its Dobbs v. Jackson decision in June 2022.

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023

Condom use drops among teenagers

Teenagers are at risk of being infected with HIV due to widespread unprotected sex, says the Aids Health Care Foundation (AHF) Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Dec 4, 2023

Struggling to choose a new Medicare health care plan? It’s not too late to get help.

No need to panic even though Medicare’s annual open enrollment period is about to end.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2023

Where to Start Financially After a Life-Changing Diagnosis

Dealing with an illness, yours or your child’s or that of another loved one, is hard enough without adding financial duress. Here are some considerations and suggestions for covering expenses.

Kiplinger · Dec 1, 2023

Artificial intelligence is already in our hospitals. 5 questions people want answered

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used in health care. AI can look for patterns in medical images to help diagnose disease. It can help predict who in a hospital ward might deteriorate. It can rapidly summarise medical research papers to help doctors stay up-to-date with the latest evidence.

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023