Health

How 17M Americans enrolled in Medicaid and ACA plans could lose their health insurance by 2034

The biggest changes will be to the Medicaid program, which currently covers more than 78 million people. And Congress may cut health care spending further.

Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research

Tumors can destroy the blood vessels of muscles even when the muscles are nowhere close to the tumor. That is the key finding of a new …
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How weather changes cause migraines – a neurologist explains the triggers and what you can do to ease the pain

“Is it just me, or is there a storm coming?” If you are one of the 39 million Americans in the U.S. living with …
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Measles reaches highest level in 33 years, now in 39 states

(Photo via iStock/Getty Images Plus)Measles cases have surpassed a recent 2019 record to reach the highest level since 1992, with at …
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Get to Know CVS Pharmacy: A Community Partner in Health and Everyday Wellness

(NAPSI)—As Oregon communities adapt to changes in the pharmacy landscape, particularly as Rite Aid begins to close its doors, many are discovering a trusted partner in CVS Pharmacy . With more than …

Navigating a new normal with Graves’ disease

(BPT) - Sponsored by ImmunovantThree years ago, Jesse was living her very best life. An avid hiker, travel enthusiast and professional photographer, she was never short on energy, always up for her …

Health news for your family

What You Need to Know About COVID-19 This Summer: Why Early Treatment Matters

(NewsUSA) - As we get back to summer travel, cookouts, and time with friends and family, COVID-19 is still something to watch out …
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Ack! I need chocolate! The science of PMS food cravings

Premenstrual food cravings are the punchline of endless jokes. Like most good jokes, they’re funny because they’re …
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Oral Corticosteroids: Relief, Risks, and Preventing Overuse

(BPT) - Asthma, allergies and eczema are more common than you may think. More than 28.2 million people in the U.S. have asthma. About …
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Protect Skin from the Sun: 3 simple tips for summer skin care

(Family Features) Taking good care of your skin all year long is essential, but even more so in the summer when the power of the sun …
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7 ways to get free or low-cost health insurance

7 ways to get free or low-cost health insuranceHealth insurance can be costly. First, you pay premiums for coverage for medical care …
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Counting Steps Doesn’t Add Up to Enough Exercise

(NewsUSA) - Counting steps as a measure of exercise is misleading, and not a useful indicator of daily exercise goals, according to exercise physiologist Alexander Rothstein, Ed.D.“Hitting …

How retirees can support their oral health and overall well-being

(Jill Purcell, Head of Dental and Vision Product and Network Management, Guardian and Shawn Patrick, Director of Strategic Growth, Kelsey National) - Maintaining good oral health is a crucial …

Beta cells 101: Explaining the role of beta cells in type 1 diabetes with Professor Beta T1D

(BPT) - Sponsored by SanofiIt's an unfortunate reality that myths and misconceptions about type 1 diabetes (T1D) are widespread today, leading to significant awareness gaps that ultimately make it …

When Graves’ disease affects your eyes: Why early action matters

(BPT) - Did you know that up to 40% of people with Graves' disease may also develop Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)? Although related, TED and Graves' disease are different conditions that require …

Get Proactive with Your Eye Health

(Family Features) Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of permanent blindness, often does its damage silently - with no noticeable …
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Make Summer as Safe as It is Fun

(Family Features) With school out for summer, children will be away from teachers and coaches who might be trained in first aid and …
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New Alzheimer’s Pill Offers Families More Time

(NewsUSA) - A once-a-day pill called blarcamesine may slow memory loss and preserve independence—without the scary side effects or …
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More than half of US teens have had at least one cavity, but fluoride programs in schools help prevent them – new research

Programs delivering fluoride varnish in schools significantly reduce cavities in children. That is a key finding of our recently …
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Mitochondria can sense bacteria and trigger your immune system to trap them – revealing new ways to treat infections and autoimmunity

Mitochondria have primarily been known as the energy-producing components of cells. But scientists are increasingly discovering that …
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I’m an expert in crafting public health messages: Here are 3 marketing strategies I use to make Philadelphia healthier

In Philadelphia, the leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer and unintentional drug overdose. While some of these deaths are …
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Higher Premiums and Fewer Options: What Employers Want You to Know About Hospital Pricing

(NAPSI)—Americans are struggling with rising healthcare costs, driven in large part by unchecked hospital pricing practices. When …
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How to stay safe during heat waves – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

Beach trips, cookouts and other outdoor activities are in full swing as summer arrives and the first widespread heat wave of 2025 hits …
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How artificial intelligence controls your health insurance coverage

Over the past decade, health insurance companies have increasingly embraced the use of artificial intelligence algorithms. Unlike …
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Struggling with Your Thyroid Medication? The Difference may be in the Formulation

Sponsored by YARAL Pharma (NAPSI)—For millions of people managing hypothyroidism, finding the right levothyroxine medication can …
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News for a healthful life

Stem cell transplants: A potential new start for people with blood cancers

(BPT) - "New blood" can revitalize a struggling business, whether it's a sports team on the wrong side of the wins and losses column or a retailer wondering where the customers went.For some cancer …

Breaking the cycle: A revolutionary approach to treating mental health and addiction

(BPT) - Struggling with a substance use disorder is never easy, and is even more difficult to overcome without substantial help from others. One reason substance use can be so challenging is that …

New clinical trial shows anti-inflammatory medication reduces heart plaque

(BPT) - Is heart disease on your radar? While the subject can be scary, the good news is that medical advancements have found new and efficient ways to manage the risk factors that can lead to …