Eating Alone May Contribute to Heart Disease in Older Women
Older women who eat alone are at a higher risk of heart disease, according to a study published this month…
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Rural Hospitals Weigh Keeping Obstetric Units When Births Decline
Just 7.4% of U.S. babies are born at hospitals that handle 10 to 500 births annually but those hospitals are 37% of all U.S. hospitals that deliver babies.
Fewer diabetes patients are picking up their insulin prescriptions
Although insulin is a vital component of diabetes management, the pandemic has led many patients to forgo the prescriptions they need.
Some Caffeine During Pregnancy Not Only Safe, But Helpful
Having 100 mg of caffeine a day during pregnancy not only doesn’t increase the risk of preeclampsia or hypertension, but it may lower the risk of gestational diabetes.
Confidentiality: Confessions of an Accidental Eavesdropper
The design of hospitals means that we frequently overhear private conversations between clinicians and patients.