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Viewpoints: Time To Set Rules For Dr. Google; New Year Is Business As Usual As Drug Companies Hike Prices

Editorial pages focus on these health care topics and others. Stat: Google Is Infiltrating Medicine — But What Rules Will It Play By? With nearly 80 percent of internet users searching online for health-related information, it’s no wonder the catchphrase “Dr. Google” has caught on, to the delight of many searchers and the dismay of… Read More »

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ More On That Texas Lawsuit, And The Best And Worst Health Policy Stories Of The Year

Reaction is still coming in about last week’s federal court ruling that declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. And nearly final numbers for insurance sign-ups at healthcare.gov were surprisingly brisk despite the elimination of the health law’s tax penalty for not having insurance and a dramatically shrunken budget for outreach and enrollment assistance. The panelists… Read More »

Instant Soups, Noodles Cause Scald Burns in 10,000 Kids Every Year

Instant soups and noodles may sound convenient, but they are not so convenient for kids. Microwavable instant soup spills can cause painful scald burns among many children, reports a new study. Microwavable instant soup products cause at least two out of every 10 scald burns that send children to emergency departments each year, according to… Read More »