December 19, 2022

After COVID, Surgery Risks Remain Higher for More Than a Year

Doctors and patients should consider COVID-19 history when planning surgery, according to a new study.

November 30, 2022

Black Patients Fare Worse Than White Patients After Angioplasty, Stents

Black adults who undergo a common procedure to open up clogged arteries are readmitted to the hospital more often than their white peers. They're also more likely to die in the years after treatment, a new study finds.

November 21, 2022

Many Insured Americans Are an Injury Away From Bankruptcy: Study

One in 5 privately insured American adults hospitalized for a traumatic injury end up with medical bills they can't pay, a new study finds.

November 2, 2022

Impact of Racism Could Slow Recovery After Heart Attack

Discrimination doesn’t just cause emotional pain in the moment, it may affect a victim's physical recovery from a heart attack, new research suggests.