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Unexpected medical bill? Challenging might yield results
People who challenge an unexpected medical bill often get some form of financial relief, a new study says.…
FDA approves Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine
A health professional administers a vaccine dose. Photo by Novavax A third COVID-19 vaccine will…
Avian flu confirmed in three central California dairies
Three dairies in central California have tested positive for avian flu, the first time the virus has been…
Drug-resistant infections represent significant health issue, experts say
1 of 4 | Collectively called antimicrobial-resistant infections, they sicken millions annually,…
Blood test can predict women’s risk for cardiovascular disease in 30 years, study…
1 of 2 | A single blood test that measures inflammation and fat can predict women's risk for…
Billions of people are deficient in essential micronutrients
More than half of people around the world aren’t getting enough micronutrients essential to human health,…
Depression sometimes early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
In some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have…
Adult use of cannabis, hallucinogens remain at historically high levels, survey finds
Adult respondents to the latest Monitoring the Future Survey reported the highest levels yet of cannabis use,…
As September puts focus on ovarian cancer, experts stress early detection
An ice sculpture of a teal ovarian cancer awareness ribbon was crafted by a Stage 3 cancer survivor. September…
Antibiotic overuse in nursing homes might foster ‘superbugs’
Senior residential homes are breeding grounds for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, due to overprescription of…