CDC Warns of Polio-Like Virus Striking More U.S. Kids

CDC Warns of Polio-Like Virus Striking More U.S. Kids: A rare but devastating polio-like virus appears to have made itself at home in the United States, partially paralyzing hundreds of children.

Florida Child Dies From Flu, the First Young Death Reported in the U.S. This Season - The New York Times

Florida Child Dies From Flu, the First Young Death Reported in the U.S. This Season - The New York Times: A child in Florida who had not received the flu vaccine died from the virus, state officials announced on Monday, the first influenza-related pediatric death reported in the country this flu season.

UGA researchers simulate traumatic brain injuries in lab | Georgia Health News

UGA researchers simulate traumatic brain injuries in lab | Georgia Health News: The lack of therapeutic intervention has been a longstanding frustration for those who study concussions and other traumatic brain injuries. Now some Georgia researchers may be making headway in addressing the issue.

States Act To Safeguard Young Cancer Patients’ Chances To Have Children | Kaiser Health News

States Act To Safeguard Young Cancer Patients’ Chances To Have Children | Kaiser Health News: Fighting cancer often involves toxic therapies that can cause infertility. In the past couple of years, five states have moved to require that plans pay for services such as egg removal and storage.

More members, including sicker ones, drive UnitedHealth revenue, profit higher - Modern Healthcare

More members, including sicker ones, drive UnitedHealth revenue, profit higher - Modern Healthcare: UnitedHealth Group recorded higher revenue and profit in the third quarter of 2018, as it served more members, including those with higher acuity health conditions.

Anthem's $16M breach settlement reminds others to assess their cyber risks - Modern Healthcare

Anthem's $16M breach settlement reminds others to assess their cyber risks - Modern Healthcare: Anthem will pay the federal government $16 million for a data breach that affected almost 79 million people. It's the largest data-breach settlement to date, and it signals the importance of conducting deep risk assessments.

Drugmakers Funnel Millions To Lawmakers; A Few Dozen Get $100,000-Plus | Kaiser Health News

Drugmakers Funnel Millions To Lawmakers; A Few Dozen Get $100,000-Plus | Kaiser Health News: Drugmakers' contributions to lawmakers have peaked as surging drug prices emerge as a hot-button political issue. In the past decade, Congress has received nearly $79 million from 68 pharma PACs, run by employees of companies that make drugs treating everything from cancer to erectile dysfunction.