Clinical

Study: Historical mistrust in government, health care industry contributes to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy for African Americans

Jul 28, 2022 at 04:35 pm by Staff

MU researcher studies social, structural determinants of health that feed vaccine hesitancy, worsen health disparities for African Americans. COLUMBIA, Mo. –.... Read More

Watch: Why the Public Health System Is Having Trouble Containing Monkeypox

Jul 25, 2022 at 05:00 pm by Staff

  KHN Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber appeared on CBS News’ streaming network to discuss “Fighting Monkeypox, Sexual Health Clinics Are Underfunded and Il.... Read More

Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use: study

Jul 25, 2022 at 10:40 am by Staff

  by Bill Snyder Chronic use of opioid painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone significantly increases the risk of dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, according to res.... Read More

Parents Become Drug Developers to Save Their Children’s Lives

Jul 23, 2022 at 06:18 pm by Staff

By Jared Whitlock, Kaiser Health News Maggie Carmichael wasn’t developing like other kids. As a toddler, she wasn’t walking and had a limited vocabulary for.... Read More

Critics Worry Government Surveillance of HIV May Hurt More Than It Helps

Jul 23, 2022 at 06:06 pm by Staff

By Sam Whitehead, Kaiser Health News Robert Suttle has seen firsthand the legal risks of having HIV. In 2008, Suttle said, a former partner accused him of not disc.... Read More

It’s Complicated: Understanding the Complexities of COVID, Motherhood, and Mental Health in the Black Community

Jul 21, 2022 at 06:03 pm by Staff

By Josephine McNeal Creating life and starting or growing a family can bring pure joy to a woman’s life. It can also be a source of anxiety and hidden fear. In additio.... Read More

New Report Reveals Significant Gaps in Medicare Knowledge Among Older Adults

Jul 19, 2022 at 08:56 am by Staff

Seniors enrolling in Medicare face a process fraught with challenges, display significant gaps in knowledge of plan components, are overwhelmed by Medicare advertisements, and.... Read More

Fighting Monkeypox, Sexual Health Clinics Are Underfunded and Ill-Equipped

Jul 19, 2022 at 08:45 am by Staff

  By Liz Szabo and Lauren Weber, Kaiser Health News  Clinics that treat sexually transmitted diseases — already struggling to contain an explo.... Read More

Boost Now or Wait? Many Wonder How Best to Ride Out Covid’s Next Wave

Jul 18, 2022 at 10:34 am by Staff

By Sam Whitehead and Arthur Allen, Kaiser Health News Gwyneth Paige didn’t want to get vaccinated against covid-19 at first. With her health issues &mdas.... Read More

Clinic offers ongoing care for Pediatric Heart Patients

Jul 17, 2022 at 08:42 pm by Staff

  By Christina Echegaray By age 2, Gabe Ezell had two open heart surgeries to repair his congenital heart condition — tricuspid atresia with a hypoplastic right v.... Read More