Author Archives: health

COVID Bailout Cash Goes To Big Players That Have Paid Millions To Settle Allegations Of Wrongdoing

The Trump administration has sent hundreds of millions of dollars in pandemic-related bailouts to health care providers with checkered histories, including a Florida-based cancer center that agreed to pay a $ 100 million criminal penalty as part of a federal antitrust investigation. At least half of the top 10 recipients, part of a group that… Read More: COVID Bailout Cash Goes To Big Players That Have Paid… »

Why We Should Be Cautious With COVID-19 Medical Research

The entire world waits on pins and needles for a magic bullet to stop COVID-19 dead in its tracks. We cheer on researchers working around the clock to find a solution, a vaccine, or a cure. Despite our enthusiasm, we must take a cautious approach to medical research. Thalidomide’s history is a grim reminder of… Read More: Why We Should Be Cautious With COVID-19 Medical Research »

A tricky combination: Face masks, hearing loss and hearing aids

Face masks are now required in many public places to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. For people with hearing loss, though, this may be easier said than done.  That’s because face masks add extra challenges for people with hearing impairments: It’s harder to understand people when they’re speaking to you with a mask on their… Read More: A tricky combination: Face masks, hearing loss and hearing aids »