The American health-care system is in a tug of war between physicians, hospitals, insurance companies, pharmaceuticals and shareholders. At the center of it all are the patients. Ashley Palmiscino's insurance company was billed roughly $4 million for her five-month-old son Luca's lung transplant. Her family had to turn to fundraising almost immediately just to keep up with the … [Read more...]
Why Medical Bills In The U.S. Are Out Of Control
Medical bills in the United States are expensive. It’s a concern that has the attention of Americans and lawmakers. This is not a unique problem for the United States. Health-care spending is consistently rising around the world, however the U.S. is the worst performer when it comes to controlling costs. A lack of universal coverage in the U.S. and a fragmented and heavily … [Read more...]
Why U.S. Health Care Is Getting More Expensive
Health-care spending is consistently rising around the world, but the United States is the worst performer when it comes to controlling costs. A lack of universal coverage in the U.S. and a fragmented and heavily commercialized system leads to rising costs and excessive spending. Watch the video to learn more about why health-care costs are rising in the U.S. more than anywhere … [Read more...]
Get Healthy: Hydration | NBC News Learn
Drinking enough water is essential for your health. NBC News Learn, in partnership with Centene Corporation, demonstrates how much water children should drink, how you can tell if you are drinking enough and what will happen if you get dehydrated. For more "Get Healthy" videos, visit www.nbcnewslearn.com. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more … [Read more...]
How harmful can ultra-processed foods be for us? – BBC News
The impact of ultra-processed foods like crisps, bread and cereals is a "ticking timebomb" to our health, a leading scientist has said. The BBC’s Panorama programme has been investigating the impact of ultra-processed foods with the help of identical twins on very different diets. The effect on their health was clear after just two weeks. Please subscribe here: … [Read more...]
Blood test for more than 50 cancers ‘shows promise’ in study – BBC News
A blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer has shown real promise in a major medical trial, researchers say. The test correctly revealed two out of every three cancers among 5,000 people who had visited their GP with suspected symptoms, in England or Wales. In 85% of those positive cases, it also pinpointed the original site of cancer. Please subscribe here: … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Car explosion rocks border crossing near Niagara Falls | 7 News Australia
A vehicle trying to enter the U.S. from Canada has exploded on Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls. Two people inside the car have died, and it's put America on edge ahead of Thanksgiving. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7NEWS Podcast » … [Read more...]
Two dead after car explosion on bridge connecting US and Canada
Two people have died after a car explosion at a checkpoint near Rainbow Bridge, which connects the US with Canada, the Associated Press reported, citing local authorities. An eyewitness at the scene, Mike Guenther, said: 'We see this car coming down towards the border and he was flying over 100mph... he went up into the air and we've just seen a fire ball, that's all we could … [Read more...]
Fatalities confirmed in Niagara Falls Rainbow Bridge vehicle explosion
All four Canada-U.S. bridges over the Niagara River have been closed out of an abundance of caution while the investigation continues. Watch ABC News Live 24/7 on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/OOtxXPaQvoM SUBSCRIBE to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Latest updates: https://abcnews.go.com/ Watch full episodes on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3bzvQQn #canada … [Read more...]
CCTV footage captured the moment of the explosion at US-Canada border
Surveillance video captured the moment a speeding car suddenly went airborne at a checkpoint on the US-Canada Rainbow Bridge Wednesday — just seconds before it erupted into a massive fireball. At least one CCTV camera managed to catch the vehicle soaring in the air after appearing to strike what sources said was a barrier near the checkpoint area on the American side of the … [Read more...]