Could a Concussion Raise a Teen Athlete's Suicide Risk?

Could a Concussion Raise a Teen Athlete's Suicide Risk?: High school athletes who suffer repeated concussions may be at heightened risk for suicide, Texas researchers report.

Another Possible Effect of Climate Change: More Preemie Babies

Another Possible Effect of Climate Change: More Preemie Babies: Rising temperatures might help trigger premature birth, a new study finds, suggesting that global warming could deliver more "preemie" babies.

1 in 18 U.S. Teens Carries a Gun to School: Study

1 in 18 U.S. Teens Carries a Gun to School: Study: Fifteen million kids attend high school in the United States, and around 1 in 18 goes armed with a gun, a new study finds.

Prediabetes Now Common Among Teens, Young Adults

Prediabetes Now Common Among Teens, Young Adults: New government research delivers some concerning news for U.S. teens -- almost 1 in 5 has prediabetes.

UnitedHealth projects another big jump in revenue growth in 2020 | FierceHealthcare

UnitedHealth projects another big jump in revenue growth in 2020 | FierceHealthcare: UnitedHealth Group projected that it generated $242 billion in 2019 and is projecting a 7% to 8% increase in earnings in 2020 thanks to strong growth from its PBM division Optum.

Michigan governor calls for pause in Medicaid work requirements | TheHill

Michigan governor calls for pause in Medicaid work requirements | TheHill: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is calling for a pause in the state’s Medicaid work requirements to avoid coverage losses on Jan.

Flu season takes off quickly in Deep South states

Flu season takes off quickly in Deep South states: The most recent weekly flu report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds high levels of flu-like illness in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Nevada, South Carolina and Texas. The highest level in that report for the week ended Nov. 16 was in Mississippi.