Category: 5. Health
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WHO researchers investigating mysterious disease in DRC
Researchers are investigating the mysterious Disease X in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. getty Researchers throughout the world have expressed concern about a mysterious disease that has killed scores of people in the Democratic Republic… Continue Reading
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Proposed time limits on anesthesia may have jeopardized patient safety
Following a public outcry, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced December 5 it had walked back plans that would have put time limits on health insurance payments for anesthesia care in certain states. But the brief brouhaha shined a… Continue Reading
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Telehealth Will Die In 3 Weeks Without Congressional Action
WILMINGTON, MA – MARCH 15: Erica Jensen, with her 5-month-old daughter, Charlee Jaques, by her side, … [+] video conferenced with her doctor, Dr. Marie McDonnell, from her mother’s home in Wilmington, Mass. on Tuesday afternoon, March 15, 2016…. Continue Reading
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1 In 5 Gen Z Healthcare Workers Are Considering Leaving The Industry
Gen Z is rethinking careers in healthcare, according to recent reports. getty Reports indicate that over 20% of Gen Z healthcare workers are contemplating leaving the industry, raising concerns about the sustainability of a workforce already… Continue Reading
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Expert Tips for Restful Flights
Hoping to get some sleep on your next flight? From booking the right seat to packing a sleep mask, sleep experts share their top tips. getty Getting a good night’s sleep on a plane is tricky business, especially when you’re dealing with flight… Continue Reading
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How the weight loss drug tirzepatide is also helping heart failure patients
Data continue to show that tirzepatide, called Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss, is safe and effective, but side effects remain. Continue Reading
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Sending Text Messages With Your Brain
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at a brain-computer interface, a battery that can last for thousands of years, artificial solar eclipses and more. You can sign up to get The Prototype in your inbox here. Synchron CEO Tom Oxley
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How Much Of A Risk Is Bird Flu? Study Raises Fears For Humans
A chicken is pictured on a farm where thousands of poultry are produced in Tepatitlan, Jalisco … [+] State, Mexico, on June 6, 2024. AFP via Getty Images A bird flu virus spreading widely among U.S. cattle only needs to change slightly to… Continue Reading
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UnitedHealthcare Denies More Claims Than Other Insurers — Angering Patients And Health Systems
Flags fly at half mast outside the United Healthcare corporate headquarters United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead on the street in New York City. Getty Images The bullet casings from the ammunition that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO… Continue Reading
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On Friday nights, a Brooklyn restaurant creates a Tel Aviv-style Shabbat experience
On Friday nights at Mesiba, a lively Israeli restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the scene is what you might expect at a hip, high-design restaurant: Bartenders are busy making cocktails, a DJ is spinning records and… Continue Reading