Learn how to support cervical health. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and while this topic may not be at the forefront of your mind, it’s not a subject you should ignore. Without proper supplements, nutrition, screenings, and vaccinations, sexually active adults can contract the Human papillomavirus (otherwise known as HPV), the leading cause of… Read More »
KHN Editor-in-Chief Elisabeth Rosenthal appeared on the WAMU radio program “1A” to discuss the issue of community hospitals merging with larger, corporate systems and what that means for communities around the country. Rosenthal is the author of “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back.” Related Topics Health Industry… Read More »
A United Airlines passenger jet takes off with New York City as a backdrop, at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey. Chris Helgren | Reuters Two passengers flying from Shanghai into Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport were examined by U.S. health officials after appearing to show symptoms of the coronavirus, United Airlines said Tuesday. However, it… Read More »
Cut down on alcohol If you drink alcohol, try not to exceed the recommended limit of 14 alcohol units a week for men and women. This is the largest blood vessel in the body, which carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. If you already have CVD, staying as healthy as possible can reduce… Read More »