Fake gravestones to signify the Samoa Measles victims of 2019 sit in the grass outside the US … [+]
Category: 5. Health
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A man volunteered to get brain implants for depression. Hear his story
Meet Jon Nelson. He’s a dad, a husband, a coach and a professional who works in marketing. But underneath it all, he suffered – for years – from severe depression. His suffering was so great that he volunteered for an experimental…
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Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder
A good night’s sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with mental illness, a good night’s rest is often elusive.
For patients with psychiatric conditions from addiction…
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How “Exercise Snacks” Help Keep You Fit In Minutes A Day
Exercise snacks—short bouts of intense exercise performed throughout the day—have been shown to … [+]
Spending hours in the gym exercising every week can seem overwhelming or…
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After CEO’s Murder, UnitedHealth Faces A Defining Moment
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill … [+]
Last month, Andrew Witty led UnitedHealth Group’s first earnings call since the…
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Comparing The Hook-Up Culture To Intentional Dating In Young Adults
College couple in a library.
Ever since the 1990s, there’s been a shift in the romantic relationships of young adults. For example, according to a 2024 report on OnlineDivorce.com, 20 years ago, many college students married soon after…
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The New Frontier In Health Innovation
Neurological illness can be devastating. One disease that affects the brain is stroke, occurring when the blood supply to the brain in blocked and often resulting in speech, motor or memory impairment. This affects over 6 million in the…
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The Super Bowl Can Raise Your Heart Attack Risk. Here’s What To Do
If you are a Kansas City Chiefs fan looking for a three-peat or a long-suffering Philadelphia Eagles … [+]
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How Medicare Says It Arrives At `Fair’ Prescription Drug Prices
In December, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released justifications for the maximum … [+]
When former President Biden signed the…
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Tel Aviv University finds drug to treat IBD
Developing new drugs to treat long-existing diseases is vital, but many of these medications don’t reach their targets because an organ or tissue gets in the way.
Now, Tel Aviv University researchers have accomplished a world first,…
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