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More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face an expected post-holiday spike in , and other illnesses. Hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations & many thousands of deaths across the country are likely.
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As enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works, including from those who say they have become trapped in the private plans as their health declines.
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Hearing aids may help you live longer. The findings highlight the importance of encouraging people to use hearing aids.
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Scientists say they have developed a new type of antibiotic to treat bacteria that is resistant to most current antibiotics.
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Flu is intensifying, especially in the Southeast and the West. While older adults are most at risk, young children can also become seriously ill. Some pediatricians say their sickest patients didn't get the shot this year.
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The Biden administration cannot use a 1986 emergency care law to require hospitals in Texas hospitals to provide abortions for women whose lives are at risk due to pregnancy, a federal appeals court ruled. pbs.org/newshour/polit…

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Insulin $35 cap price now in effect, lowering costs for many Americans with diabetes.
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'Memory screenings are important for everyone, even if they are not currently experiencing memory problems. Just as with other facets of one's health, early detection of potential memory issues is critically important.'
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India accounts for the highest global burden, with 27% of the 10.6 million people diagnosed with the infection in 2022. The country is also home to 47% of people who have developed multi-drug resistance to tuberculosis.
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'The good news is that it doesn't take great feats of fitness or a heroic commitment to good habits to stay well. Often small changes can make a significant difference.'
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Pharma giants are hiking prices on over 500 drugs for 2024. It comes as the pharmaceutical sector prepares for the Biden Administration's release of discounted prices for 10 high-cost drugs in September. businessinsider.com/big-pharma-hik…

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The impact of viral infections on the brain persisted for up to 15 years in some cases. And there were no instances where exposure to viruses was protective to the brain.
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'The recent uptick in cases in New York serves as an important signal for health departments nationwide to ramp up monitoring, and for people to continue effective efforts.'
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Some common medications -- including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers -- may dull the driving skills of seniors.
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'There no replacement for working with a trained GI dietitian with the expertise to identify one among thousands of potential dietary triggers for bloating, constipation, or pain.'
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