5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist
Many patients face significant upfront costs to getting health care. Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank via Getty ImageswThe U.S. has made great progress in getting more people insured since the Affordable ...
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Blood tests are currently one-size-fits-all − machine learning can pinpoint what’s truly ‘normal’ for each patient
Blood tests are essential tools in medicine. Bloomberg Creative/Bloomberg Creative Photos via Getty ImagesIf you’ve ever had a doctor order a blood test for you, chances are that they ran ...
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Avian flu virus has been found in raw milk − a reminder of how pasteurization protects health
Pasteurizing milk kills disease-causing pathogens that dairy cattle pick up in fields and barns. steverts, iStock /Getty Images PlusAs the H5N1 avian flu virus continues to spread in poultry flocks ...
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Dozens of cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Philly − an injury epidemiologist explains how to better protect bike lanes, slow drivers down and reduce collisions
More than half of Philadelphia commuters drive to work, while 21% take public transportation, 8% walk and 2% bike, <a href="https://www.phila.gov/media/20230901072757/PCPC.Pedestrian-and-Bicycle-Plan-Progress-Report-2021.pdf"> according to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission</a>. Jumping Rocks/UCG/Universal ...
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208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study synthesizing 132 data sources
Overweight and obesity rates are rising in all age ranges across the U.S. Mohamed Rida ROKI/iStock via Getty Images PlusNearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the U.S ...
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No need to overload your cranberry sauce with sugar this holiday season − a food scientist explains how to cook with fewer added sweeteners
Fall means cranberry season − and sweet seasonal holiday dishes. AP Photo/Sergei GritsThe holidays are full of delicious and indulgent food and drinks. It’s hard to resist dreaming about cookies, ...
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Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options
Knee problems can hinder mobility and erode your quality of life. Witthaya Prasongsin/Moment via Getty ImagesKnee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee ...
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In hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap
Experts recommend getting a dental checkup twice a year. Julia Burmistrova/Moment via Getty ImagesFor more than 50 million Americans, finding a dentist is a difficult – in some cases, impossible ...
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Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide
Mounting evidence shows that veterans need targeted suicide prevention services. adamkaz/E+ via Getty ImagesAmerica’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of ...
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Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria
It's probably best to enjoy your Halloween spoils in moderation. Jupiterimages/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesEach October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare ...
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