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  Women Get Help Later Than Men When Heart Attack Strikes

  When young women land in the emergency room with chest pain, they wait longer...

  • Posted May 10, 2021
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  Could Your Child Have a Heart Defect? Know the Warning Signs

  Heart defects are often – but not always – detected at birth, so it’s...

  • Posted May 8, 2021
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  Fear of Losing Health Insurance Keeps 1 in 6 U.S. Workers in Their Jobs

  Many American workers remain in jobs they’d rather leave — simply because they don’t...

  • Posted May 7, 2021
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  When Drug Companies Raise Prices, Patients’ Out-of-Pocket Costs Rise

  When prescription drug “list” prices go up, patients often take a hit in the...

  • Posted May 6, 2021
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  Peloton Recalls Treadmills Following Child’s Death, Numerous Injuries

  Peloton said Wednesday it is recalling its Tread and Tread+ exercise machines, just weeks...

  • Posted May 5, 2021
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  Most Top U.S. Surgeons Are White and That’s Not Changing

  White people continue to dominate top surgery positions at U.S. universities, while the number...

  • Posted May 5, 2021
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  Many Older Americans Aren’t Telling Their Doctors They Use Pot

  Aging potheads are now past 50 and still puffing away, but new research shows...

  • Posted May 3, 2021
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  5 Steps to Protect Young Athletes’ Eyes

  As children begin to return to their favorite sports, parents need to ensure that...

  • Posted May 1, 2021
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  Cancers Far More Common in Medieval Times Than Thought

  Cancer might seem like a modern problem, but new research has revealed that it...

  • Posted April 30, 2021
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  ‘Light Therapy’ Could Help Brain-Injured Veterans Struggling With PTSD

  A popular treatment for the seasonal depression that strikes during dark winter months may...

  • Posted April 28, 2021
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