Cash transfer programs, which provide money directly to recipients, are growing in the United States, but face significant scrutiny, with questions over their value. In addition, some contend that these payments can lead to harm—recipients,…
Category: 8. Health
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Eleven-year Alaska analysis finds no spike in traumatic injury or death after cash transfers
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Early-life indoor mold linked to reduced childhood lung function, long-term study finds
Mold is a silent threat, often going unnoticed as it quietly harms health. What’s concerning is that exposure to mold during early childhood leaves its mark way into adolescence. In a study published in Environmental Research: Health, a team…
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Everyone thought autism mostly affected boys. This study says otherwise
Autism has traditionally been regarded as a condition that mainly affects males. A large study from Sweden published by The BMJ now suggests that autism may occur at similar rates in males and females.
The researchers observed a clear pattern in…
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Novel computational framework developed for real-time, personalized heart rate variability monitoring
Real-time and early detection of minute changes in the functioning of the cardiovascular system is crucial for managing critically ill patients, such as newborns and older adults, and can significantly affect their outcomes. Heart…
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USMNT Legend Kasey Keller Opens Up About Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Journey
Kasey Keller, the USMNT goalkeeper through four FIFA World Cups, discusses his non-Hodgkins lymphoma diagnosis in 2010 and what the soccer legend has gone through since.
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Why Common Infections Are Turning Into Superbug Threats and Tougher to Treat
In recent decades, something that was once considered a medical triumph has begun to unravel. Antibiotics, the drugs that made many infections curable and surgeries much safer, are losing their power.
The rise of antibiotic resistance…
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What Doctors Are Seeing in Symptoms, Post‑COVID Syndrome, and Treatment
Long COVID, often called post‑COVID syndrome, has moved from an emerging concern into a recognized, complex health condition that doctors now see routinely in 2026. As the global pandemic has shifted, the patterns of long COVID…
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CVS Profits Hit Nearly $3 Billion As Aetna’s Costs Slowly Stabilize
CVS Health reported $2.9 billion in fourth quarter net income as the company begins to get a handle on costs that have hit its Aetna health insurance business.
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This Startup’s Clever Way To Cut Health Costs Helped It Hit A $1.4 Billion Valuation
Garner Health uses data to identify the country’s best doctors based on quality and cost, then gives its customers’ employees financial incentives to go to them — which can save 12% on healthcare costs.
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Key Differences, Uses, and Safety Tips
Pain management relies on understanding the differences between over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription painkillers. OTC options like acetaminophen and ibuprofen relieve mild headaches, muscle aches, and fever, while prescription…
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