According to the National Institutes of Health, people living with type 2 diabetes are more likely to experience heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular conditions. This risk is not the same for everyone. Women and men with diabetes face…
Category: 5. Health
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Sound machines might be making your sleep worse
Pink noise is commonly used to help people fall asleep, but new research suggests it may interfere with the most restorative stages of sleep. A study from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, published in the journal Sleep,…
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Congress Extends Medicare Telehealth Coverage For Two Years
President Trump signed into law a two-year extension of telehealth services for older adults covered by the Medicare health insurance program.
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Medicare Advantage Insurers Are Experiencing Unprecedented Headwinds
Medicare Advantage is facing unprecedented challenges from a decrease in reimbursement rates and the federal government’s scrutiny of insurer business practices.
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This unexpected plant discovery could change how drugs are made
Plants naturally produce chemicals called alkaloids to protect themselves from threats such as insects and disease. People have relied on these same compounds for generations, using them in pain relief, medical treatments, and everyday products…
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$100,000 For Greenlanders Isn’t Much Compared To What Denmark Offers
A $100,000 lump sum payment to each Greenlander is worth far less than the lifetime value of remaining integrated within Denmark’s expansive welfare state.
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Confused by the new dietary guidelines? Focus on these simple, evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans aim to translate the most up-to-date nutrition science into practical advice for the public as well as to guide federal policy for programs such as school lunches.
But the newest version of the…
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What ‘The Pitt’ Gets Right, Wrong About Generative AI
A recent episode of HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ tackles generative AI in medicine, getting some things right, some wrong and leaving out one of the most interesting parts entirely.
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A hidden cellular process may drive aging and disease
Advances in public health and medicine have helped people live longer than ever before. However, those extra years are often affected by poor health rather than vitality. While aging is unavoidable, it greatly increases the risk of many chronic…
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Widespread use of HPV shots could mean fewer cervical cancer screenings
Say you lived in a country that has sky-high HPV vaccination coverage plus a uniform cervical cancer screening program. A new study suggests that, depending on when you got your shots, you might only need a few screenings in your…
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