Liver cancer impact in Mississippi among largest in US“JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Recent data suggests that Mississippians are dying from liver cancer at alarming rates. According to research cited by the American Association for Cancer Research, the incidence of liver...
Study Urges People to Think Twice Before Going on a Diet“A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with “yo-yo dieting,” also known as weight cycling. The work underscores how toxic yo-yo dieting can be and...
Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services Issue Letter to State Medicaid Administrators Urging Coverage for Life-Saving Hepatitis C Medications“The Justice Department announced today that it and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a...
Is Canned Fruit Healthy? Here’s What Dietitians Say“Ever wondered if reaching for that can of peaches or pineapple is a good choice for your health? In this deep dive, we’ll talk about the health benefits of canned fruit, debunk common misconceptions and...
Opportunistic Treatment for Inpatients With Hepatitis C Is Superior to Standard Care“An opportunistic test-and-treat approach is superior to referral-based standard care for individuals hospitalized with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with a history of injection...