Nov. 20, 2009 - The lack of health insurance is associated with nearly 45,000 deaths annually in the United States, the only industrialized nation without universal health care, according to a new study from researchers at Harvard University in Boston. Other studies have found increased mortality rates among the uninsured, as well, even in trauma situations.
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Nov. 6, 2009 - Women need special care and attention when it comes to learning more about their own health, and when making medical choices for other family members. That’s why a number of organizations, including one affiliated with The Cleveland Clinic, concentrate their efforts on this important patient population.
