A new strain of Bordetella pertussis – the bacterium that causes whooping cough – has become resistant to antibiotic treatment and may also be resistant to the vaccine used in China. A UNSW Sydney academic says the growing threat of it spreading to Australia should be taken seriously. A joint study led by PhD student Zheng Xu, between… Read More: Whooping cough evolving to beat antibiotics and possibly vaccine »
For those of us that are fans of exercise, having to put the brakes on our routine for surgery can be frustrating. Depending on the surgery you’ve had, you could be off your feet for anything from a few days to a few months, with recommendations to avoid any ‘strenuous’ activity while you recover. Whether… Read More: Exercising After Surgery: Everything You Need To Know »
The share of Medicare Advantage primary care physician plans with broad networks has increased and enrollment in these plans is growing even more, according to analysis published this month in Health Affairs. The study, which claims to be the first longitudinal and national analysis of MA primary care physician networks, used a claims-based method for… Read More: Narrow networks in Medicare Advantage plans refuted in new study »
James DevaneyGetty Images Hailey Baldwin just showed off some of the decor in her and Justin Bieber’s new home. A source shares that moving into their first home together has been “a big deal” for the couple. Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin might only be newlyweds, but they are already taking some big steps in… Read More: Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin’s Bedroom Decor Is So Sweet »