Health Headlines for Tuesday, September 27
More U.S. babies born addicted to opiates like heroin
Reuters
The proportion of U.S. babies born suffering from withdrawal syndrome after exposure to heroin or prescription opiates in utero has more than doubled in less than a decade, a study suggests.
Poor exercise habits may follow teens into adulthood
Reuters
Most American teenagers don’t get enough exercise, and they often stick with their sedentary ways as they enter adulthood, a U.S. study suggests.
Why morning sickness may be a good thing
Reuters
For women with a history of miscarriage, experiencing nausea and vomiting during subsequent pregnancy attempts is linked to higher odds of success, a U.S. study suggests.
Health pros: Prevention key during flu season
USA Today
Back-to-school season means back to flu season.
Role of health IT recognized
USA Today
Marshfield Clinic Information Services plans to recognize National Health Information Technology Week later this month.
Some Good News on Ovarian Cancer
New York Times
The death rate from ovarian cancer declined in the United States by 16 percent from 2002 to 2012, among the largest reductions in the world.
Reviving House Calls by Doctors
New York Times
Surah Grumet used to be a family doctor at a clinic in the Bronx. “It always felt like I was trying to catch up,” she said. “I was always falling behind, and it was so stressful.
NYS Exposed: $2 million Medicaid payments made to dead people — again
WHEC News 10
New York spends more money on Medicaid recipients than any other state. This year more than $18.5 billion of your state tax dollars are budgeted for the program.