Health Headlines for Wednesday, October 5
Millions leaving government insurance money on table
USA Today
Millions of Americans who bought individual health insurance outside the Affordable Care Act’s public exchanges may be leaving money on the table if they skip those marketplaces again in picking 2017 coverage, a new report says.
Pricey New Treatment Roils Issues Of How To Treat Prostate Cancer
Kaiser Health News
Men hoping to avoid some side effects of prostate cancer treatment are shelling out tens of thousands of dollars for a procedure whose long-term effects are unknown and insurers, including Medicare, won’t pay for.
Still unclear which remedies are best for morning sickness
Reuters
Even though nearly all women experience at least a little nausea or vomiting during pregnancy, there isn’t much solid evidence to suggest the best treatments, a research review concludes.
FDA warns parents: Don’t give babies teething tablets
USA Today
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to parents over the use of homeopathic teething tablets, saying they may pose a risk to children.
Paralyzing illness is striking more U.S. kids
WTSP News 10
A rare condition that causes paralysis is on the rise in American children, health officials reported this week.