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Hospitals charge privately insured patients 250% more than those on Medicare. The gap is growing.

Dive Brief: Privately insured patients pay 247% more at hospitals on average than Medicare patients for the same care, according to a new study by nonprofit think tank RAND. The study, based on 2018 data, shows the gap is increasing from 2017 and 2016, which saw disparities of 230% and 224%, respectively. If private payers had… Read More: Hospitals charge privately insured patients 250% more than those on… »

Unplanned Pregnancies 20 Times More Likely on Birth Control Pill than IUD

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A low-carb diet may be better for weight loss than calorie cutting – Insider – INSIDER

A low-carb diet and exercise plan could be twice as effective as calorie restriction in helping people with diabetes lose weight, according to research. That’s because temporarily decreasing carbohydrate consumption can help restore normal levels of insulin, reducing the “hidden risk” of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The keys are to focus on high-quality protein,… Read More: A low-carb diet may be better for weight loss than… »

Less than half of Irish adults will get flu vaccine study shows

According to a study carried out by Lloyds Pharmacy 46% of Irish adults said they are planning on getting the flu vaccine this year. Research shows, 74 per cent of adults claim that the COVID-19 pandemic has made them more aware of the importance of being vaccinated against viruses. However, 46 per cent of adults… Read More: Less than half of Irish adults will get flu vaccine… »