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She had to pay thousands upfront for a procedure — or risk losing her twins : Shots

April 30, 2023 Editorial Team

[ad_1] When she was pregnant with her twins, Sara Walsh was diagnosed with a serious complication and had to pay thousands upfront before a specialist would see her. Zack Wittman/ KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Zack Wittman/ KFF Health News When she was pregnant with her twins, Sara Walsh was diagnosed with a…

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Prison deaths up by 46% in 2020 : Shots

April 30, 2023 Editorial Team

[ad_1] Larry Jordan, 74, served 38 years in an Alabama prison and is in poor health now. One reason the U.S. trails other developed countries in life expectancy, experts say, is that it has more people behind bars and keeps them there far longer. Charity Rachelle/KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Charity Rachelle/KFF Health…

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Health care goes remote with hospital-at-home trend : Shots

April 29, 2023 Editorial Team

[ad_1] Since the pandemic, some hospitals have started offering to let patients with acute illness recuperate at-home, with 24-hour remote access to medical professionals and daily home visits. FG Trade/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption FG Trade/Getty Images Since the pandemic, some hospitals have started offering to let patients with acute illness recuperate at-home, with…

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Eli Lilly releases data for a new weight-loss drug to tackle obesity : Shots

April 27, 2023 Editorial Team

[ad_1] Eli Lilly is seeking FDA approval for tirzepatide for chronic weight management. The drug could be approved by the end of the year. Eli Lilly & co. hide caption toggle caption Eli Lilly & co. Eli Lilly is seeking FDA approval for tirzepatide for chronic weight management. The drug could be approved by the…

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Gun assault rates doubled for kids after pandemic began, in four major cities : Shots

April 26, 2023 Editorial Team

[ad_1] Children play outside in Kensington, a neighborhood in Philadelphia known for open-air drug markets and gun violence. Last year, due to safety concerns, the Philadelphia Police Department downsized its outdoor summer play program. Sam Searles/WHYY News hide caption toggle caption Sam Searles/WHYY News Children play outside in Kensington, a neighborhood in Philadelphia known for…

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Female who necessary abortion informed to wait around in parking ton right up until she’s ‘crashing’ : Shots

April 25, 2023 Editorial Team

[ad_1] Anti-abortion and abortion legal rights activists protest in Washington, D.C. at the March for Everyday living rally in January. The final decision induced demanding abortion bans in far more than a dozen states. A new analyze shows widespread confusion about abortion bans at Oklahoma hospitals. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Visuals cover caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty…

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Why your local VA health center might be throwing baby showers for pregnant vets : Shots

April 25, 2023 Editorial Team

[ad_1] A pregnant military veteran receives a tiara at a ‘drive through’ baby shower at the VA in Atlanta. Among researchers, there’s concern that women veterans may be at heightened risk for pregnancy complications, compared to their civilian counterparts. WABE/Jess Mador hide caption toggle caption WABE/Jess Mador A pregnant military veteran receives a tiara at…

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UTIs may be fueled by E. coli in the U.S. meat supply : Shots

April 23, 2023 Editorial Team

[ad_1] Some urinary tract infections may be caused by food-borne E. coli bacteria, research finds. Getty Images/Westend61 hide caption toggle caption Getty Images/Westend61 Some urinary tract infections may be caused by food-borne E. coli bacteria, research finds. Getty Images/Westend61 If you’ve had a urinary tract infection, you’re in good company. About 60% of women will…

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New research demonstrates that motion and emotion and scheduling are linked in the mind : Shots

April 20, 2023 Editorial Team

[ad_1] The seemingly very simple act of reaching for a cup of espresso basically activates elements of the brain concerned in movement, arranging and feelings. Melinda Podor / Getty Visuals hide caption toggle caption Melinda Podor / Getty Visuals The seemingly simple act of reaching for a cup of espresso basically activates sections of the…

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Teen with suicidal behavior needed mental health parity laws enforced : Shots

April 18, 2023 Editorial Team

[ad_1] If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 9-8-8, or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. Rose had already attempted suicide at least half a dozen times before the teenager’s parents found an appropriate residential care facility for…

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