Oct 26 Widely used algorithm for follow-up care in hospitals is racially biased, study finds By Shraddha Chakradhar, STAT An algorithm commonly used by hospitals and other health systems to predict which patients are most likely to need follow-up care classified white patients overall as being more ill than black patients — even when they were just as sick,… Continue reading
Oct 25 Even if your drinking water gets a ‘passing grade,’ it may not be safe By Laura Santhanam There are no federal limits on half of the contaminants detected in drinking water, according to the report released this week from the Environmental Working Group, and establishing such regulations takes years. Continue reading
Oct 24 Watch 3:24 A brief but spectacular take on eradicating avoidable blindness At age 12, Andrew Bastawrous was told by his teachers that he was slow and inattentive. But the results of an eye exam explained why: he had very poor vision. Globally, as many as 2.5 billion people who need glasses… Continue watching
Oct 24 More schools are teaching kids how to cope with emotions. Which programs actually work? By Caroline Preston, The Hechinger Report The popularity of social-emotional learning has given rise to concerns about low-quality curricula entering schools. But in Bristol, Virginia, a school is seeing academic success by focusing on students’ emotional well-being. Continue reading
Oct 24 Ransomware and data breaches linked to uptick in fatal heart attacks By Nsikan Akpan Another unintended consequence of electronic medical records has been revealed. Continue reading
Oct 23 LISTEN: Appeals court hears arguments in Trump tax return case By Associated Press The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals did not immediately rule Wednesday, but all three judges greeted a Trump lawyer's claims dismissively. Continue reading
Oct 23 U.S. air quality is getting worse. Here are the costs By Nicholas J. Sanders, Econofact For the first time in decades, the air quality in the United States got worse over the last year. Research provides insights into the economic and human cost of that decline. Continue reading
Oct 22 Welcome to flu season. Here’s your best shot at staying healthy By Laura Santhanam It’s the start of flu season, but you can relax (a little) if you follow these expert recommendations. Continue reading
Oct 22 Americans will have more choices under Obamacare next year By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Health care premiums will dip slightly for many customers, the Trump administration announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 7:43 What does a $260 million settlement suggest for future opioid drug cases? Monday was supposed to be the start of a landmark trial against drug companies and distributors. But before arguments could start, several companies announced a $260 million settlement with two Ohio counties. With lawsuits still pending from thousands of communities,… Continue watching