Public confidence in the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has plummeted in the wake of the federal government putting a pause on its rollout, highlighting the possible long-run costs of the decision. The share of people saying that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was very or somewhat safe plunged from 52% to 37%, according to… Read More »
We’ve been cocooned for months, but it’s time to peel away the layers and let our skin shine. Dermatology nurse specialist Selene Daly gives her tips for soft, smooth, sun-safe skin. Wear sunscreen daily between March and October The most common form of cancer diagnosed in Ireland is skin cancer, with 11,000 cases registered per… Read More »
Fitness fanatic Barry Newman’s weak heart had him fearing for his life before fate stepped in with a revolutionary medical procedure – and an old girlfriend. He was a shell of his former self, his heart at just 13% of its normal capacity, and a transplant looked like the only viable solution. By chance, one… Read More »
Dive Brief: A new report in Health Affairs seeks to measure the financial impact surprise medical bills had on adult patients with private health insurance between 2001 and 2016. Researchers found that ER doctors retained a larger share of what they initially charged, or what is considered the sticker price, when patients were unexpectedly out-of-network… Read More »