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Hospitals Want You to Sign a Blank Check Before Treatment—Here’s How to Avoid Surprise Bills
Patients are asked to accept a bill for untold costs. It’s not entirely legal and there are ways to fight back.
Cyclosporiasis: An Annual Summer Parasitic Infection–How to Protect Yourself
Cyclospora has a life cycle both outside in the environment and inside its hosts.
Craving a Cigarette? Exercise Could Help You Quit
A systematic review has found that short bursts of exercise can reduce cravings for up to 30 minutes and improve quit rates.
Infections From Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Soar Past 1,000 in Michigan
More than 300 infections have also been recorded in other states.
Ebola Outbreak Spreads to New Areas as Deaths Soar Past 600
The total number of confirmed cases in Congo is now up to 1,759, with 600 having died.
Want Stronger Bones? These Key Nutrients and 6 Simple Exercises Can Help
Bone density increases gradually through proper nutrition and exercise during the bone remodeling process.
RFK Jr. Announces $281 Million for Addiction Treatment, Mental Health Programs
The funding includes $68.2 million to expand medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Spreads in Multiple States
The cause or causes of the cases have not yet been determined, but previous outbreaks have been linked to raw produce.
Ebola Outbreak in Africa Still Spreading, Official Says, as Deaths Top 500
‘We would like to say it is stabilizing but, frankly, we cannot say it yet,’ a World Health Organization official said.
PMOS: 1 in 8 Women Are Affected–Here Are the Causes
Renamed from PCOS to PMOS, the condition is now recognized as a complex endocrine disorder.
Chicken Is the Most-Eaten Meat–How to Maximize Its Benefits
Chicken’s health benefits reach far beyond protein, and it’s no surprise it’s the most popular meat.
PMOS: 1 in 8 Women Are Affected–Here Are the Causes
Renamed from PCOS to PMOS, the condition is now recognized as a complex endocrine disorder.
Chicken Is the Most-Eaten Meat–How to Maximize Its Benefits
Chicken’s health benefits reach far beyond protein, and it’s no surprise it’s the most popular meat.
Depression May Be Caused by Inflammation. Here’s How
New research points toward a biologically distinct subtype of depression, and a common blood test that could identify it.
Moringa: An Ancient Superfood for Brain and Immune Health
Moringa is one of the world’s most nutrient-dense plants, with potential anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties.
