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The WHO updates terminology for COVID-19 and airborne …

WebThe international agency updated the terminology it recommends for describing respiratory infections following mistakes made during the CVOID-19 …

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How bad Covid-19 data visualizations mislead the public

WebAt the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States, public health authorities rushed to produce clear, concise information. Often, they resorted to some of our favorite story …

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How living in a city affects mental and physical health

WebAdvertisement. The detrimental effects of urban living on physical health have long been recognized, including higher rates of cardiovascular and respiratory disease. More …

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Health care in the US: Why universal health care never happened

WebPublished July 18, 2017. For now, at least, the health-care fight in the US is over. The Senate bill replacing president Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act has collapsed after …

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Blue Mind science proves the health benefits of being by water

WebBlue mind science—the study of aquatic environments’ health benefits—could offer the cure for your blues, for free, wherever you may be. “People can experience the …

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US health insurance prices went up 28.2% since September 2022

WebAccording to the latest data, published on Oct. 13 (pdf), the price of health insurance increased 28.2% from September 2021 to September 2022. That is one of the …

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A neuroscientist who lost her mind says it can happen to anyone

WebYet few resources are devoted to this critical aspect of health, and the result is a global crisis—a “monumental loss in human capabilities” that will cost $16 trillion by …

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Scientists now think that being overweight can protect your health …

WebScientists now think that being overweight can protect your health. Around a dozen years ago, researchers noticed that some patients with chronic conditions such as …

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A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To qualify

WebIrwin County Hospital became a rural emergency hospital on Feb. 1, 2023. Quentin Whitwell, the hospital's CEO, said it was an ideal candidate. “We’re still finding …

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New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases

WebSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doctors, hospitals and health insurance companies in California will be limited to annual price increases of 3% starting in 2029 …

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GE Healthcare debuts on Nasdaq and enters S&P 500

WebAs soon as it starts trading, GE Healthcare will be included in the S&P 500, which tracks the 500 largest public companies in the US, the stock market index …

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UnitedHealth Group paid a ransom to protect patient data in

WebUnitedHealth Group, the parent company of the largest health insurer in the U.S., confirmed this week that it paid a ransom in relation to a cyberattack on its …

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CVS, Kaiser, and Elevance are first Medicare plans to cover …

WebCVS Health will also begin covering the drug through its insurance branch Aetna, according to the Wall Street Journal. “Aetna follows Medicare guidelines for …

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Cyberattack costs hit UnitedHealth in 1Q that still turns out

WebUnitedHealth expects the full impact of the cyberattack will amount to a hit of between $1.15 to $1.35 per share to earnings this year. The Minnetonka, Minnesota, …

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How managers can encourage mental health days

WebEncouraging your employees to take mental health days when they need to is one of the most effective ways to let people know that you trust them, that you value …

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Healthcare fraud of nearly $2 billion traced back to one company

Web5,000: The number of defendants, who collectively have billed federal healthcare programs and private insurers more than $24 billion, charged by the Health …

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Here's why most insurance plans don't cover Ozempic

WebAccording to data published in the Wall Street Journal, only 17.5% of employers with fewer than 5,000 employees cover weight loss drugs, and 45% of those …

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What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that's sparked

WebA small nicotine pouch called Zyn is sparking big debates about the benefits and risks of new products from tobacco companies. FILE - Containers of Zyn, a Phillip Morris …

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CVS, Humana, other health stocks hit by lower Medicare rates

WebStock in Humana, which is the nation’s second largest Medicare Advantage health insurer, was down 12% Tuesday morning. UnitedHealth stock fell 6%, CVS …

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The six areas that can signal burnout

WebThe core areas that can lead to burnout. Chronic job stressors emerge from job-person mismatches that reflect basic human needs, such as competence, …

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UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files may have been

WebUnitedHealth says files with personal information that could cover “a substantial portion of people in America” may have been taken in the cyberattack on its Change …

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Best Pet Wellness Plans for Routine Care (2024 Review)

WebSpot offers a gold preventative care plan for $9.95/month and a platinum preventative care plan for $24.95/month. Each plan offers a set amount for reimbursement for each …

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff donates $150 million to Hawaii

WebSalesforce CEO and cofounder Marc Benioff has donated $150 million to a group of medical organizations in Hawaii, he said Tuesday, one of the largest private …

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