People with melanoma who live in states with the highest number of melanoma diagnoses tend to have better survival rates, according to recent research that examined data on a state-by-state basis. Why would melanoma survival rates vary between states? Researchers from the University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City set out to determine if… Read More: Medical News Today: Melanoma mortality rates vary across the country »
A new federal rule that took effect this year was supposed to make health care costs more transparent by requiring hospitals to disclose their prices to the public. But it may be adding to patients’ confusion. Nicki Pogue’s recent out-of-network emergency room visit for a viral syndrome left her more fearful of her hospital bill… Read More: Hospitals' confusing online price lists give patients a headache –… »
The body needs 20 different amino acids to maintain good health and normal functioning. People must obtain nine of these amino acids, called the essential amino acids, through food. Good dietary sources include meat, eggs, tofu, soy, buckwheat, quinoa, and dairy. Amino acids are compounds that combine to make proteins. When a person eats a… Read More: Medical News Today: What to know about essential amino acids »
Being overweight can lead to several health problems. Scientists now believe that obesity in the stomach area could even have associations with a smaller brain size. A new study investigated the links between obesity and brain size. Researchers already know that the size of the brain can determine its health and function. However, they know… Read More: Medical News Today: Central obesity linked to brain shrinkage »