Federal program to save rural hospitals feels ‘growing pains’
Just 18 of the more than 1,700 eligible rural hospitals nationwide have applied for and...
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Data shows nursing home closure often linked to care issues
There are about 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S., and dozens close every year.
As Alzheimer’s rates rise, researchers find multivitamin may improve memory, slow cognitive aging
As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's grows, a new study shows taking a...
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Long Covid creates changes in the blood, aiding detection, reports new study
A shifting pattern of proteins, showing immune dysregulation, could help efforts to create diagnostic tests...
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Injuries among pickleball players are becoming more common. Here’s how you can avoid injury and stay in the game
Started playing pickleball? Injuries are common with the sport. Here's why, and how to avoid...
Hoping to clear the air in casinos, workers seek to ban tobacco smoke
The pandemic renewed this fight and sharpened arguments on both sides.
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Fear of opioids causing relapse has those in addiction recovery needing joint replacement cautious
Joint replacement is an invasive procedure, no matter which joint is affected and treating patients...
These patients had to lobby for correct diabetes diagnoses. Was their race a reason?
Because both Type 1 diabetes and LADA are autoimmune conditions, patients will have antibodies that...
What would a second Trump presidency look like for health care?
Health policy during Trump’s tenure was dominated by Covid-19 and a failed effort to repeal...
What is Disease X? How scientists are preparing for the next pandemic
COVID-19, caused by a novel coronavirus, was an example of a Disease X when it...