After more than 50 years of use, some Michigan lawmakers say naloxone may not be the best choice in an overdose situation. Naloxone is sometimes called the "Lazarus drug" because of its powerful ability to seemingly resurrect people after a drug overdose. Sen. .
New York s medical aid-in-dying bill is gaining further support. The Medical Society of the State of New York is supporting the bill. New York s bill allows terminally ill people with only six months to live to use this option, with safeguards requiring two physicians approval. .
The California State Assembly is considering a bill to require schools to have a cardiac arrest response plan. Assembly Bill 2887 would make sure schools update their safety plans to include CPR training and an automatic external defibrillator or AED onsite. Dr. .
New Mexico saw record enrollment numbers for the Affordable Care Act this year and is now setting its sights on lowering out-of-pocket costs - those not reimbursed by insurance. More than 56,000 New Mexicans are enrolled in a medical health insurance plan on the state exchange - an increase of 12,000 people overall. Colin Baillio, deputy superintendent with the state s Office of Insurance, said the state has boosted its outreach and made efforts to improve the overall consumer experience. .
Tomorrow is National Walking Day in the U.S., and in states like South Dakota, health experts and business leaders are trying to convince more people to get their feet moving. The American Heart Association says nearly a quarter of U.S. adults are sedentary for more than eight hours every day. .