One of the indirect societal benefits of the Affordable Care Act has been increased levels of volunteerism, especially among lower-income populations, a study from UCLA’s California Center for Population Research suggests. Researchers found that instances of self-reported volunteerism increased markedly among people in low-income groups who lived in states that enacted the Affordable Care Act’s […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Family structure including regular bedtimes, mealtimes and limited screen time appear to be linked to better emotional health in preschoolers, and that might lower the chances of obesity later, a new study suggests. “This study provides more evidence that routines for preschool-aged children are associated with their healthy development and could reduce […]
The 2017 Alaska Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) Summit is happening April 27-29! Mark your calendars for the Alaska Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) Summit in Anchorage on April 27-29 at the Sheraton Hotel. ATCA holds a biennial summit to bring together tobacco control advocates, leaders, community members, youth, health providers and anyone with an interest in creating a […]
Juneau – The Alaska House of Representatives on Monday unanimously passed legislation to increase patient rights in Alaska. House Bill 43, also known as the “Right to Try” bill, is sponsored by Representative Jason Grenn (I-Anchorage). It allows terminally ill patients who have exhausted all FDA-approved treatment options and do not qualify for clinical trials […]