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U.S. Births Continue to Fall, Dropping by 17% Since 2007 1200 800 AEPC Health

U.S. Births Continue to Fall, Dropping by 17% Since 2007

TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Final government data finds the number of U.S. births falling by 2% last year compared to 2022, continuing a decades-long decline. Overall, annual U.S. birth numbers have fallen…

Newsbeat, Drug Deals, Changing Times, & Just Bologna 2121 1414 AEPC Health

Newsbeat, Drug Deals, Changing Times, & Just Bologna

Negotiations Required Let’s take a trip back to 2003 and revisit some of the exciting developments of that year. Time Magazine’s best inventions list from 2003 features some now-obsolete items, like MySpace, once the king…

Women Get Worse Pain Management, From Both Male and Female Health Workers 1200 800 AEPC Health

Women Get Worse Pain Management, From Both Male and Female Health Workers

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Female patients are consistently less likely to receive painkillers than men with similar complaints, a new study finds. An analysis of more than 21,000 patient records revealed that…

News Watch, Progress on the Front, Germ Alert, & For Fun 2560 1696 AEPC Health

News Watch, Progress on the Front, Germ Alert, & For Fun

Unfinished Business Just like in the classic song “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music, we all have our go-to favorites. Whether it’s the playlist that powers your workouts or the songs you sing in the…

Study Shows How Fruits, Veggies Lower Blood Pressure, Heart Risks 1200 800 AEPC Health

Study Shows How Fruits, Veggies Lower Blood Pressure, Heart Risks

TUESDAY, Aug. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Eating more fruits and veggies can lower blood pressure and improve heart health by reducing acid levels in the body, a new clinical trial finds. People who added…

Newsbeat, Olympic Test, Facing Challenges & See This 2560 1914 AEPC Health

Newsbeat, Olympic Test, Facing Challenges & See This

Jumping the Gun The 2024 Paris Olympics showcases plenty of spectacular jumping events! In track and field, athletes compete in the high jump, long jump, triple jump, and hurdles, pushing their limits to soar higher…

Blood Test 91% Accurate at Predicting Alzheimer’s, Outperforming Doctors 1200 800 AEPC Health

Blood Test 91% Accurate at Predicting Alzheimer’s, Outperforming Doctors

MONDAY, July 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A new test gauging levels of key proteins in the blood was far more accurate than doctor assessments in spotting Alzheimer’s disease in people with early-stage illness. The…

News Now, Balancing Act, Twists & Turns, and Podium Picks 2560 1875 AEPC Health

News Now, Balancing Act, Twists & Turns, and Podium Picks

Balance Beam Gold The Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing, showcasing 329 medal events across 32 sports. Among the highlights, gymnastics stands out as a spectacular display of athleticism, grace, and precision. From the…

Extra Money Keeps Poorer Americans Out of the ER, Study Finds 1200 896 AEPC Health

Extra Money Keeps Poorer Americans Out of the ER, Study Finds

TUESDAY, July 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — It’s a simple strategy that could deliver powerful health dividends: New research shows that giving cash to poor people could help them stay out of the ER. In…

News Insights, Mind Reader, Hocus Pocus & Be Amazed 2560 1706 AEPC Health

News Insights, Mind Reader, Hocus Pocus & Be Amazed

Can You Read My Mind? Most of us have experienced the confusion of unspoken expectations. We either expect others to read our minds or find ourselves on the receiving end of unspoken assumptions. That’s where the…

Respect Summer’s Scorching Heat, Experts Warn 1200 800 AEPC Health

Respect Summer’s Scorching Heat, Experts Warn

SATURDAY, July 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The human body is no match for extreme heat, and scorching temperatures seem to be the rule rather than the exception these days. “It’s hard to think of…

News of Note, Beyond the Headlines, Money Trail & Fascinating Finds 2121 1414 AEPC Health

News of Note, Beyond the Headlines, Money Trail & Fascinating Finds

Skim At Your Own Risk Let’s be honest – instruction manuals are daunting. They’re like foreign-language roadmaps in small print, with diagrams resembling abstract art more than practical guidance. No wonder we often opt for…

Children With Autism Have Unique Microbiomes, Study Finds 1200 800 AEPC Health

Children With Autism Have Unique Microbiomes, Study Finds

TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) — New research offers what could become a surprising way to diagnose whether a child has autism: Simply check the makeup of their gut microbiome. In a study published July…

News Trove, In Excess, Piling On & Letting Go 2011 1491 AEPC Health

News Trove, In Excess, Piling On & Letting Go

Warning: Possession Obsession Poses Health Risks Ever feel like you just can’t resist buying that new electronic gadget, extra pair of shoes or colorful socks during the latest greatest sale even though your house is…

Most Americans Don’t Know That Family Doctors Can Prescribe Anti-Opioid Meds 1200 801 AEPC Health

Most Americans Don’t Know That Family Doctors Can Prescribe Anti-Opioid Meds

TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Most people addicted to opioids and their loved ones are unaware that their primary care doctor can prescribe a medication to treat the disorder, a new nationwide survey…

Catch of the Day, Tackling the Decisions, Hooked on Health and Casting About 2560 1875 AEPC Health

Catch of the Day, Tackling the Decisions, Hooked on Health and Casting About

Supreme Court Herring Case Ruling Rocks Regulatory Landscape Most of us remember the stories we were told as children to encourage us to eat certain foods. There was the claim that eating carrots was good…

Summer COVID Cases Are Rising Across America 1280 720 AEPC Health

Summer COVID Cases Are Rising Across America

TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) — As scorching summer temperatures drive Americans indoors and millions travel for vacations and family gatherings, COVID infections are again climbing, U.S. health officials warned Monday. In evidence that…

Headline Hits, Under Attack, Fallout & Pastimes 2560 1914 AEPC Health

Headline Hits, Under Attack, Fallout & Pastimes

Connectivity Matters We’ve all experienced it – the frustration of trying to have a phone conversation, only to be hindered by a poor cell connection. You catch at best, every other word, and find yourself…

Pandemic-Era Tax Credits Made Healthcare More Affordable, But They’re Set to Expire 1200 854 AEPC Health

Pandemic-Era Tax Credits Made Healthcare More Affordable, But They’re Set to Expire

TUESDAY, June 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In a success story for Americans seeking affordable healthcare coverage, tax credits put in place during the pandemic helped millions gain health insurance, a new report found. Trouble…

Headline News, Dollars & Pounds, Danger Zone, & Buzz Worthy 2560 1706 AEPC Health

Headline News, Dollars & Pounds, Danger Zone, & Buzz Worthy

Tony the Tiger: Obesity’s Silent Instigator? Obesity has become a global issue, affecting over a billion children, adolescents, and adults. In the past 30 years, obesity rates in adults have more than doubled, while rates…

FDA Advisors Support New Alzheimer’s Drug 980 551 AEPC Health

FDA Advisors Support New Alzheimer’s Drug

TUESDAY, June 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted unanimously on Monday to recommend that the benefits of a new drug for Alzheimer’s outweigh its harms, which can…

Healthbeat, Maintenance Alert, Summer Smart & Ever Wonder? 2560 1696 AEPC Health

Healthbeat, Maintenance Alert, Summer Smart & Ever Wonder?

Let’s Generalize About Men In the world of TV musical comedy, few shows have managed to blend humor, satire, and catchy tunes as effectively as “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” Among its many memorable numbers, Let’s Generalize About…

U.S. Maternal Death Rate Remains Much Higher Than Other Affluent Nations 1620 1080 AEPC Health

U.S. Maternal Death Rate Remains Much Higher Than Other Affluent Nations

TUESDAY, June 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Maternal mortality rates in the United States continue to exceed those in other wealthy nations, with most women dying during pregnancy and childbirth in ways that were preventable,…

AEPC – CVS Caremark Market Check Yields Estimated Savings Exceeding $33.5 Million 1920 943 AEPC Health

AEPC – CVS Caremark Market Check Yields Estimated Savings Exceeding $33.5 Million

PROJECTED SAVINGS – OVER $33.5 MILLION AEPC is pleased to announce the completion of the market check negotiations with CVS Caremark, its preferred Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM). Under the terms of the 2021-2025 agreement, AEPC…

NewsWatch, It’s an Innovation, Sign of the Times, & Curious Queries 2560 1875 AEPC Health

NewsWatch, It’s an Innovation, Sign of the Times, & Curious Queries

The Good Old Days Ah, the “good old days.” We’ve all heard about or perhaps even reminisced about those times when life seemed simpler, slower, and more idyllic. Times when our days weren’t filled with…

Moms, Even When Kids Reject Your Advice, It’s Still Helping Them 2560 1707 AEPC Health

Moms, Even When Kids Reject Your Advice, It’s Still Helping Them

MONDAY, May 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Does advising your teen sometimes feel like talking to the proverbial brick wall? Don’t fret: New research shows that even when your preteen or teen gives your advice…

Attention, Under Fire, Fit for Duty & At Ease 2560 1707 AEPC Health

Attention, Under Fire, Fit for Duty & At Ease

Memorials and Memories Are Americans’ memories getting a bit fuzzy? Or did we miss a crucial lesson in history class? According to a survey by USAA, conducted by Endeavor Analytics and YouGov, only 46% of…

FDA Approves First Self-Test Collection Kit for HPV 800 600 AEPC Health

FDA Approves First Self-Test Collection Kit for HPV

WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a kit that will allow women to collect their own vaginal sample for HPV screening, a move that could increase…

Health Beat, Crescendo of Concern, Tango with Trouble & Fascination Fandango 2011 1491 AEPC Health

Health Beat, Crescendo of Concern, Tango with Trouble & Fascination Fandango

Dancing Through Life Ever wish your life was more carefree, less stressful? Perhaps a bit like these lyrics from a popular song from the Broadway musical Wicked Dancing through life Mindless and careless Make sure you’re…

Americans With Private Insurance May Pay More for Hospital Stay 1446 1080 AEPC Health

Americans With Private Insurance May Pay More for Hospital Stay

TUESDAY, May 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Having private insurance may not be all it is cracked up to be when it comes to hospital bills, new research warns. In a report published Monday by…

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