Health Headlines for Tuesday, April 18
Steroids May Be Risky Even in the Short Term
New York Times
The dangers of long-term use of corticosteroids like prednisone and cortisone are well known, but a new study suggests that even short-term use can have serious side effects.
UnitedHealth plans for costly Obamacare tax in 2018
Reuters
UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH.N) reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results on Tuesday and said it was coping with uncertainty in U.S. healthcare laws by pricing its 2018 insurance plans to include a costly Obamacare tax.
Americans are more distressed than ever: study
New York Daily News
More Americans than ever have serious psychological distress, according to a new study from NYU Langone Medical Center.
Procrastinating on a health care proxy?
MPN Now
It’s not usually on the to-do list, like buying laundry detergent or updating a rabies shot for the dog. But filling out a Health Care Proxy Form could save you and your loved ones a lot of anguish.