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Premature Births Rise Slightly, First Uptick In 8 Years, March Of Dimes Reports

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez November 1, 2016

In 2015, the number of babies born in the U.S. before the 37th week of pregnancy increased by about 2,000 over the previous year.

Study Offers Young Doctors Strategies To Deal With Discrimination

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez October 27, 2016

A survey of experienced physicians offer interns and residents suggestions about how to handle patients who are prejudiced.

The Need To Replace EpiPens Regularly Adds To Concerns About Cost

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez September 30, 2016

The drug’s manufacturer says it has an expiration date of 12 to 18 months but that includes distribution time, so many customers find they have to buy a new device at least once a year.

Report: Hungry Teens Often Feel Responsibility To Help Feed The Family

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez September 12, 2016

After interviewing scores of teenagers, researchers report that many who face hunger are not aware of assistance programs or think they don’t qualify.

Researchers Identify A Key Weapon of Zika Virus

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez August 11, 2016

University of Southern California scientists determined the virus uses certain types of protein to interrupt the brain development of fetuses. The finding is a step toward the possible development of an intervention that could prevent the infection from leading to microcephaly.

‘Lost In Translation:’ Hospitals’ Language Service Capacity Doesn’t Always Match Need

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez August 8, 2016

A study in Health Affairs finds that nationwide hospital-based language services are not available in a systematic way.

Gov’t Task Force Finds Evidence Lacking to Support Visual Skin Cancer Screenings

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez July 26, 2016

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded that insufficient evidence exists regarding the benefits and harms of visual skin cancer exams.

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