Meghan Rosen is a senior writer who reports on the life sciences for Science News. She earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology with an emphasis in biotechnology from the University of California, Davis, and later graduated…
Category: 5. Health
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Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort − a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously and treated
About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and treatments during pregnancy for fear that they…
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People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma – but researchers are still untangling the reasons behind this surprising link
Asthma is a common, serious and difficult-to-manage chronic health condition. In the U.S., 1 in 7 people are diagnosed with asthma, and that number is rising.
Over the years, researchers have identified a mix of individual and environmental…
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Health headlines can be confusing
Every week of 2025 seems to bring a new health headline, whether it’s about climbing autism rates, changing vaccination recommendations or unexpected cancer risks.
For people trying to make informed choices about their own health and…
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Digital Twins Coming To Robotic Surgery
Digital twins are virtual replicas of physical systems that learn, simulate, and predict performance and emerging as one of medicine’s most intriguing and controversial frontiers. Once an abstract idea borrowed from aerospace engineering, they…
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Once Again A Blood Pressure Medication Recall For Cancer Concerns
Yet another blood pressure medication is being recalled due to the presence of impurities that could cause cancer. (Photo: Getty)
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Whitesnake came out with the song “Here I Go Again” in 1982. Well, it’s now 2025, and here we go again…
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How To Transfer Your Skills To A Job In Healthcare
Marketing, finance, legal and IT professionals can use their skills to find leadership positions in healthcare by matching available jobs with their background.
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The healthcare sector is expected to add nearly 1.9 million new jobs a…
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With A Doctor Shortage; Is Concierge Medicine Morally Acceptable?
7th October 1952: A methuselah of Mercier champagne being carried by a concierge at the Savoy hotel, London. Many VIP suites in hospitals have amenities rivaling luxury hotels.
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Are you exhausted by three-month appointment delays,…
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Alignment Healthcare Reports Second Profitable Quarter By Taming Costs
Alignment Healthcare Thursday reported its second consecutive profitable quarter as a publicly-traded company in part by managing medical expenses better than many of its rivals who sell Medicare Advantage coverage to older adults.
Alignment…
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Halloween May Be Even Lonelier For Singles Than Valentine’s Day
In a recent Dating.com survey, 59% indicated that Halloween is one of the most emotionally difficult holidays, 58% reported it feeling worse than Valentine’s Day, 79% felt lonely seeing families trick-or-treat and 73% noted that social media…
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