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'All of Us' research project diversifies the storehouse of genetic

WebA big federal research project aimed at reducing racial disparities in genetic research has unveiled the program's first major trove of results. "This is a huge deal," …

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The U.S. has come up with its own global strategy to thwart the …

WebThe global effort at pandemic preparedness is estimated to cost $30 billion annually. As the U.S. rolls out this strategy, the World Health Organization is busy …

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Why homeless people are losing health coverage in Medicaid mix …

WebEvans is one of about 130,000 Montanans who have lost Medicaid coverage as the state re-evaluates everyone's eligibility following a federally-mandated pause in …

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Syphilis is resurging in the U.S., a sign of public health's

WebThe country nearly eradicated this treatable sexually transmitted disease twice, only to see it come roaring back. The failure shows the weakness of a cash …

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Brian Alexander on The Hospital: Life, Death and Dollars in a Small

WebOn the new episode of Prognosis Ohio, Dan Skinner talks with author Brian Alexander about his new book, The Hospital: Life, Death and Dollars in a Small …

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Cicadas draw attention to other creatures that go dormant during …

WebCicadas draw attention to other creatures that go dormant during their life cycle. Published May 7, 2024 at 5:04 AM EDT. Two cicada broods are emerging in …

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Are you ready to wear 'snoafers

WebThe deal with the loafer-sneaker hybrid coming soon. NPR's Juana Summers talks with Wall Street Journal men's fashion columnist Jacob Gallagher about the latest …

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Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans

WebSen. Elizabeth Warren, D.-Mass., speaks at a protest on Capitol Hill in July about the denials and delays for care in Medicare Advantage plans. In the study, Meyers …

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Weight-loss drugs aren't a magic bullet. Lifestyle changes are key …

WebThe headlines are compelling, with phrases like, "The Obesity Revolution," and "A new 'miracle' weight-loss drug really works."The before-and-after pictures are …

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The Future of Healthcare

WebThe Future of Healthcare. Columbus may still be searching for an overall identity, but leaders in healthcare have already put the city on the globe as a worldwide …

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Inside an Oregon hospital, here's what it takes to provide care …

WebSupportive and encouraging messages are posted on the staff entrance to the emergency department at Salem Health in Salem, Oregon on Jan. 27, 2022. "If I can …

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What we know about the hacking attack that targeted the U.S.

WebPublished April 27, 2024 at 8:31 AM EDT. Listen • 5:45. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Major hacking attack threw parts of the U.S. health care system into chaos a couple of months …

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Getting clear prices for hospital care could get easier under a

WebThe Biden administration wants hospitals to do more to make their prices understandable, so that consumers know in advance what a health care service will cost …

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Walmart says it will close its 51 health centers and virtual care service

WebWalmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service after struggling to find success with the offerings, the U.S. retailer said Tuesday. The Bentonville, Arkansas …

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Student protestors worry how school disciplinary actions will affect

WebStudent protestors worry how school disciplinary actions will affect their futures. Hundreds of college students across the U.S. have been arrested, and many …

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Opioid symposium will address the epidemic within the pandemic

WebPublished October 14, 2021 at 3:20 PM EDT. Listen • 3:15. The annual Healthy State Alliance Opioid Symposium takes place Saturday. The virtual event for health care …

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Stormy Daniels took the stand today in Trump's criminal trial in …

WebStormy Daniels took the stand today in Trump's criminal trial in New York. By Andrea Bernstein. Published May 7, 2024 at 5:35 PM EDT. Listen • 3:41. The woman at …

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she is undergoing …

WebCatherine, Princess of Wales, has cancer, she announced in a video message released by Kensington Palace on Friday, and is in the early stages of …

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What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about …

WebHere's a summary of what's at stake. 1. Idaho physicians warn patients are being harmed. Under Idaho's abortion law, the medical exception only applies when a …

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U.S. Senate candidates aim to win over Latino voters in Arizona

WebU.S. Senate candidates aim to win over Latino voters in Arizona. Latino voter turnout is expected to swell in swing states like Arizona, a trend that voting data indicates …

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Oregon community reduces planet-warming pollution by building …

WebA new tribal community in Oregon is demonstrating that affordable homes can be energy efficient and withstand the impacts of climate change.

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TikTok challenges U.S. ban in court, calling it unconstitutional

WebTikTok and its parent company on Tuesday filed a legal challenge against the United States over a law that President Biden signed last month, which would outlaw the …

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