Preemies May Be Exposed To High Levels Of Phthalates In The NICU
Chemicals in medical equipment can be transferred to patients, and it's a particular concern with premature infants whose bodies and brains are immature.
Health & Safety
Mali Already Has An Ebola Cluster: Can The Virus Be Stopped?
Hundreds of people in Mali may have been exposed to Ebola. And there's concern that the country doesn't have the resources or experience to stop this outbreak before it gets out of control.
Next Affordable Health Care Enrollment Period Begins
While the long-term shape and viability of the Affordable Care Act may well lie with a Republican-controlled Congress and the Supreme Court, the short-term reality is that the second, nationwide enrollment period starts this weekend.
Hurricane Sandy Stranded Dialysis Patients. Lessons Learned?
A quarter of the dialysis patients who were in New York City when Hurricane Sandy hit missed at least one treatment due to power outages. Yet, not many are prepared for the next disaster.
Liberians Meet Death With Flowers, Trumpets And Cameras
To understand why Liberians have had a hard time changing their funeral practices in the age of Ebola, first you must understand their tender and celebratory traditions.
Yes, Doctor, I Took My Anti-HIV Meds (But Really, I Didn't)
African women signed up for a trial to test pills and gels that can prevent HIV. They swore they were complying. Only they weren't. Reasons range from conspiracy theories to ... skin care.
3 Potential Ebola Therapies To Be Tested; Liberia Lifts Emergency
Two of the therapies that medical teams plan to start testing next month involve antiviral drugs. Meanwhile, in Liberia, the president has lifted a state of emergency.
Surprise Medical Bills: ER Is In Network, But Doctor Isn't
When Jennifer Hopper's husband was hit in the eye with a baseball, she rushed him to a hospital she knew was within their insurance plan. Then the ER doctor sent her an extra bill for more than $700.
Medicare Poised To Cover CT Scans To Screen For Lung Cancer
To qualify for coverage, patients would have to first meet with a doctor to talk through the pros and cons of scans, which involve a low-dose of radiation.
Swiss Health Officials Try New Ways To Combat Ebola
Health officials in Switzerland say they're planning to test some experimental Ebola therapies in West Africa next month. The tests will take place at Ebola clinics set up by Doctors Without Borders.