Copay Assistance Programs, and Their Trackers, Stay in the Spotlight
The use of tracking systems — such as copay accumulators and copay maximizers — to scrutinize patients’ use of drug manufacturer copay assistance programs is causing controversy inside and outside of the federal government, as well as concerns among physicians and patients. “These programs harm patients by discouraging the appropriate utilization of specialty therapies and […]
Changing climate impacts biodiversity in protected areas globally: Research underscores importance of adopting climate-smart conservation strategies
Protected areas — such as nature reserves, national parks, and wilderness areas — are essential to conserving biodiversity. New research published in Environmental Research Letters provides insights for developing climate-smart conservation strategies. The study looked at the global network of protected areas, evaluated potential for shifts in where plants and animals occur due to climate […]
Gastrointestinal issues linked with anxiety, social withdrawal for kids with autism: Findings could help shape future treatments aimed at easing pain for kids with autism experiencing constipation, stomach pain
Children with autism spectrum disorder tend to experience gastrointestinal issues, such as constipation and stomach pain, at a higher rate than their neurotypical peers. Some also experience other internalizing symptoms at the same time, including stress, anxiety, depression and social withdrawal. Until now, no studies have examined the causal relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms and internalizing […]
What Hygiene Products Can Kill Bacteria? Antibacterial Hand Wash
Hygiene products, such as cleaning and disinfecting products, contain active ingredients that provide extra protection against a wide range of germs. The hygiene products that will kill bacteria and viruses often contain chlorine compounds, hydrogen peroxide, triclosan, or alcohol. Industrial-grade hygiene products may contain phenol and related compounds. Household products that have antibacterial, antiseptic, or […]
How do blind cavefish survive their low-oxygen environment? Remarkable fish have a hidden evolutionary adaptation — big red blood cells
Cavefish have obvious adaptations such as missing eyes and pale colors that demonstrate how they evolved over millennia in a dark, subterranean world. Now researchers at the University of Cincinnati say these incredible fish have an equally remarkable physiology that helps them cope with a low-oxygen environment that would kill other species. Biologists in UC’s […]
How Do I Know If I Have Tapeworms?
What are tapeworms? If you have tapeworms, you may not have any symptoms. You may also notice symptoms such as: nausea or diarrhea, abdominal pain, hunger or loss of appetite, fatigue and weakness, weight loss, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and tapeworm segments visible in your bowel movements. If you get tapeworms in your system, you […]
What Does Mono Do to Your Body? Symptoms in Teens and Adults
Mononucleosis can lead to symptoms such as fever, sore throat, fatigue, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and rash. Mononucleosis can lead to symptoms that develop gradually, within four to six weeks (incubation period) after the person is infected with Epstein–Barr virus, and may result in the following: What causes mononucleosis? Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral […]
7 Ways To Make Self-Affirmations Feel Less Cheesy
Positive self-talk ― such as telling yourself you are doing a great job, that you are strong and important, and other similar words of affirmation ― has some surprising health benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, the activity may reduce symptoms of stress, pain and more. But what happens if you can’t get over the […]
Can You Have Anorexia Nervosa and Not Be Skinny? Symptoms, Causes
Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, do not always mean everyone who has one is thin. An eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa, does not mean you will always be thin. One of the most common and dangerous myths about eating disorders is that everyone who has one is thin. Anorexia nervosa and other eating […]
Birds’ dazzling iridescence tied to nanoscale tweak of feather structure
The iridescent shimmer that makes birds such as peacocks and hummingbirds so striking is rooted in a natural nanostructure so complex that people are only just beginning to replicate it technologically. The secret to how birds produce these brilliant colors lies in a key feature of the feather’s nanoscale design, according to a study led […]