Laura Kelly

Elizabeth Warren claim on medical bankruptcy wrong, study shows

Health-care-related bankruptcies, touted as a key justification for passing Obamacare in 2010, are not nearly as prevalent as reform proponents such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren have claimed, researchers say.

July 9, 2018

Rescue of Thai boys tempered by health concerns

The eight Thai boys rescued from the caves over the weekend and Monday were quickly taken to the hospital and put in isolation rooms as medical teams evaluate the strain on their bodies from almost two weeks underground.

July 9, 2018

90 percent of e-cigarette users don’t stop smoking cigarettes: Study

E-cigarettes are an ineffective tool for smoking cessation, according to new research that found 90 percent of people who used electronic nicotine delivery systems and traditional cigarettes were still smoking a year later.

July 9, 2018

Johns Hopkins cancer research buildings evacuated after possible TB contamination

Cancer research buildings at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center are cleared from the threat of exposure to tuberculosis, the hospital said in a statement Thursday afternoon, hours after fire and rescue teams responded to a possible contamination and evacuated the area.

July 5, 2018

Experts warn of increasing cases of ‘red meat allergy’ from tick bites

Health experts are warning about an increase in cases of a rare red-meat allergy caused by a tick bite and are urging people to take caution when outside during the warmer months as tick-borne illnesses are on the rise.

July 5, 2018

‘Skinny-fat’ in older adults linked to early markers of Alzheimer’s, dementia

Researchers said early detection of Alzheimer's disease and dementia can be determined from whether a person is "skinny-fat" -- of a normal weight but with more fat than muscle.

July 5, 2018

Adding nuts to male diet improves sperm function: Study

In a study led by Spanish researchers, men who added two handfuls of mixed nuts -- almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts -- to their daily diet saw an improvement in both sperm count and sperm motility compared to a group who did not.

July 5, 2018

Suboxone prescription avoidance by doctors hinders fight against opioid epidemic

Despite efforts to improve access to a decades-old medication that can turn the tide of the opioid epidemic, the greatest challenge remains that doctors don't want to prescribe it.

July 4, 2018

Diabetes risk high in women who work long hours, but not men: Study

Women who work extended hours are at an increased risk for diabetes, a finding only slightly influenced by other health factors such as smoking, diet and exercise, according to new research.

July 4, 2018

Americans say U.S. is great, but Republicans believe it more than Democrats

As the country prepares to ring in its 242nd birthday, a new survey finds that while a majority of Americans say the U.S. is one of the greatest countries in the world, Republicans are more likely to support that statement than Democrats, according to a report by the Pew Research Center.

July 3, 2018

Drinking at least 8 cups of coffee daily is healthy: Study

A new study links drinking up to eight cups of coffee per day with a decreased risk of early death, and in particular from cancer and heart disease.

July 2, 2018

75 percent of Americans don’t get the minimum recommended exercise: Report

Only one in four U.S. adults meet federal recommended guidelines for physical fitness, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

June 28, 2018

Doctors, advocates sound alarm over lack of medical care for children at border

In the ongoing crisis of immigrant children at the border, a Texas pediatrician is raising the alarm over a lack of adequate medical care and medications for those detained by and under the protection of the U.S. government.

June 27, 2018

More young people are overweight, but fewer are trying to lose weight: Study

More young people who are overweight aren't trying to lose weight, according to new research highlighting how this trend compromises future opportunities to prevent the next obese generation.

June 25, 2018

Trump-supporting counties marked by ‘conditions’ linked to opioid use: Study

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found a strong correlation between areas afflicted with heavy opioid use and majority electoral support for Donald Trump. Of the 693 counties where opioid prescriptions were at a significantly higher usage than the average county rate, an estimated 59.96 percent of people voted for the Republican candidate, compared to 38.67 percent in counties that had low rates of opioid prescriptions.

June 22, 2018

At least 16 children dead so far this year after being left in hot cars: Child-safety group

While the start of summer is a time to look forward to barbecues, pool parties and time at the beach, a safety organization is raising the alarm of a devastating aspect of the season, an increase in the number of child deaths from being left in a hot car.

June 21, 2018

Alzheimer’s breakthrough links viral herpes to brain disease

Alzheimer's researchers have discovered a link between the herpes virus and the degenerative neurological disease, a breakthrough that offers the hope of an eventual cure.

June 21, 2018

American Medical Association condemns Trump family separation policy at the border

The American Medical Association, the largest medical society in the nation, issued a letter Wednesday to Trump administration officials condemning the policy of separating migrant children from their families caught illegally crossing the U.S. border.

June 20, 2018

Single alcohol binge-drinking session changes DNA, disrupts sleep

Drinking alcohol is known to disrupt a good night's sleep but just one night of binge drinking can create biological changes leading to long-term problems for one of the most important health behaviors.

June 19, 2018

Severe obesity three times higher in rural populations than urban areas: Study

Federal researchers have found that where you live is as important in influencing rates of severe obesity as traditional measurements of age, race and education.

June 19, 2018