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Stroke medicines still unaffordable for some survivors, according to University of Michigan research
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10, 2011 — Young, uninsured stroke survivors or those covered by the Medicare Part D drug benefit often can’t afford medications — increasing the risk for future strokes or other cardiovascular disease-related events, accordi…
Mexican immigrants’ health declines as they assimilate to America
Mexican-Americans who are most integrated into the culture — including those born in the United States, and not recent immigrants — appear less healthy and more likely to require resources to manage their health conditions than more recent, less-i…
Research examines gender gaps in immigrant health
DURHAM, N.C. — A key focus of the health care debate has involved immigrants and their impact on the U.S. health care system.
A new study shows that Mexican Americans most integrated into the culture — including those born in the United States …
Study finds race, ethnicity impact access to care for children with frequent ear infections
Ear infections are one of the most common health problems for children, with most kids experiencing at least one by their third birthday. Annual costs in the United States alone are in the billions of dollars.
When these infections are left untr…
Snuff, smoking hold adjacent risks
As tobacco companies campaign to promote smokeless tobacco as a safer alternative to cigarettes, many smokers who take up snuff in an effort to quit instead end up using both products, according to a Florida researcher. Further, nonsmokers who use snuff are more likely than those who don’t to eventually begin smoking.