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Ten percent of all healthcare spending in the U.S. goes toward end …

WEBIn 2018, Americans spent $3.65 trillion on health care. $365 billion of it went for end-of-life care. "But the question we should ask, and we should ask it of not only the …

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Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, says …

WEBThose are covered for patients with breast cancer, but they were not covered by the health insurance plans for transgender patients. In an 8-6 decision, the majority …

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After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical …

WEBU.S. military health care again needs a course correction. After a decade of downsizing, Defense Department officials also admitthey need to rebuild the medical …

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College student explores rare mental health condition in award …

WEBCollege student explores rare mental health condition in award-winning podcast. Professor Emily Sendin of Miami Dade College (L) presents Michael Vargas …

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Walmart says it will close its 51 health centers and virtual care

WEBWalmart had 51 health centers in five states, with the goal of helping people save money on their health care needs. "This is a difficult decision, and like others, the …

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Where public health stands 4 years after the COVID-19 pandemic …

WEBRASCOE: President Trump declared COVID a national emergency on March 13, 2020. That anniversary has come and gone, but COVID continues to affect us …

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St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse launches new cancer care service

WEBSt. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse has announced a collaboration with Buffalo’s Roswell Park Cancer Center to create expanded cancer care for central New …

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Onondaga County health report highlights key health issues

WEBWRVO. Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Kathryn Anderson briefs county lawmakers on the community health report on June 20. More sexually …

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It's time to stop downsizing health care, the Pentagon says. This

WEBTricare is the military health care program for troops, families and retirees - which used to mean just going to almost any doctor and Tricare paid for it. In recent …

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Syracuse's Helio Health to open new crisis center

WEBOfficials cut the ribbon at Helio Health's new crisis center in Syracuse, Dec.1. A new crisis stabilization center will open in Syracuse this month, the first one to open in …

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What is the current state of our health care system and where is it

WEBCertain areas of the country show much more negative health care outcomes. “We’re also starting to see the average life span in the United State decline -- …

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Pros, cons of single-payer health care debated

WEBThe New York State Legislature held a daylong hearing Tuesday on a proposal to enact single-payer health care in New York. A packed room listened as …

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People who rely on home care program urge lawmakers to protect …

WEBRenee Christian has a busy life, running a business in Buffalo as a health and wellness life coach and raising an 11-year-old daughter. She also has cerebral …

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Mental, physical health closely intertwined WRVO Public Media

WEBMental, physical health closely intertwined. Though current research showing mental health and physical health affect each other in many ways has come a …

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Onondaga County rolls out expanded mental health services in

WEBMarcellus High School. Onondaga County has rolled out new mental health services for students in almost every school district in the county. Officials say these …

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NY Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker submits his resignation

WEBPublished September 23, 2021 at 12:30 PM EDT. Mike Wren. /. New York State Department of Health. Dr. Howard Zucker, the head of the state Department of Health …

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Is health education in America comprehensive

WEBIs health education in America comprehensive? In many states across the U.S., health education is taught in middle school or high school for a single semester, …

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How your financial situation can impact overall health and …

WEBHigh blood pressure. Back and muscle tension. Anxiety. Depression. Dangerous feedback loops. Last year, Whysel wrote a piece for Forbes in which he …

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Shortened lifespan for mental illness sufferers consequence of …

WEBAmericans who suffer from a severe mental illness, including depression and bipolar disorder, have a life expectancy 15 to 30 years shorter than those without …

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The pros and cons of measuring obesity with BMI

WEBThe middle range brings out one of the main problems with using BMI as a standard definition of health: it is only based on weight and height. Lopez-Jimenez said …

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ACR Health offers bridge program to help addicts while they wait …

WEBACR Health helps by offering the drug for a short period of time to individuals who are waiting for treatment programs to begin. “There’s a large demand that for it that …

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