A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that parents who received text messages were more likely to obtain the second dose of the influenza vaccine for their children than those who received written reminders. According to research published in NPR’s “Shots,” kids eight years old and younger need two doses of the flu vaccine to […]
Some Rest Better Than Extended Rest For Concussion
A randomized trial published in the journal of Pediatrics found that a few days of rest, followed by a slow return to activities is better for those suffering from a concussion than extended periods of rest and inactivity. Experts believed more rest would lead to better results, but they found that those who returned to […]
4 Resolutions to Make 2015 Your Healthiest Year Yet
New Year’s came and went, and now many Americans are writing down resolutions they hope to keep throughout 2015. If you’re like a lot of our readers, one of your goals is to be healthier in the new year. But what are some easy resolutions that will help you maintain that goal? Below, we share four resolutions that […]
1 in 5 Hospitals Failing Preventable Infection Standard
An algorithm aimed at determining which hospitals have the highest rates of preventable conditions found that 21 percent of hospitals failed to meet the standard. Data provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revealed that 724 of the 3,398 eligible hospitals will receive a one percent penalty for their failure to prevent preventable conditions. […]
TV Doctors About As Healthy As TV Dinners
Television shows like The Dr. Oz Show and The Doctors have grown in popularity as viewers are interested in learning more about health and wellness, but a new study suggests you shouldn’t blindly follow their recommendations. In order to determine credibility of the medical advice being touted on these shows, researchers screened 80 randomly selected episodes […]
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