Health Headlines for Monday, December 12
The Power of Simple Life Changes to Prevent Heart Disease
New York Times
Billions of dollars are spent every year on medications that reduce the risk of heart disease — the No. 1 killer in the United States.
One Weight-Loss Approach Fits All? No, Not Even Close
New York Times
Dr. Frank Sacks, a professor of nutrition at Harvard, likes to challenge his audience when he gives lectures on obesity.
Caring For A Loved One At Home Can Have A Steep Learning Curve
NPR
Dementia has been slowly stealing Ruth Perez’s memory and thinking ability for 20 years. Her daughter, Angela Bobo, remembers when it was clear that her mother was never going to be the same.
Health Officials Recommend Flu Shot, Handwashing To Keep Germs At Bay
Post Journal
It’s the season for giving — the cold and flu, that is.
More Medicaid coverage for transgender services
WBFO 88.7/Buffalo’s NPR News Station
Increased coverage for transgender medical care and services are taking effect for Medicaid plans in New York.