The question is at the heart of the human experience — and the nation’s abortion debate. An exploration through science, theology and philosophy.
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December 31, 2022
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Teen pregnancies have plummeted, as has child poverty. The result is a profound change in the forces that bring opportunity between generations.
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December 30, 2022
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Here are some suggestions from the American Medical Association (AMA) that pack the most punch.
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December 30, 2022
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Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis can happen to anyone. But there are disparities when it comes to certain racial and ethnic groups.
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December 30, 2022
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In November, actor Chris Hemsworth announced that he would be taking a leave from acting to focus on other things after discovering he has a genetic vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease. Here's what to know.
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December 30, 2022
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While 8 of 10 mothers breastfeed their newborns for a short time, the number plummets despite recommendations from experts, in part because milk production falls off.
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December 30, 2022
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New research suggests that adding climate-impact labeling to fast-food menus can have a big effect on whether or not consumers go “green" when eating out.
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December 29, 2022
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In the absence of credible information from the Chinese government, researchers around the world are looking for any clues to determine the size and severity of the surge.
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December 29, 2022
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In a small study, a simulated driving program helped to reduce the crash risk for teens with ADHD.
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December 29, 2022
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As holiday celebrations wind down in the U.S., COVID is on the rise, even as people head out to ring in what they hope will be a healthier new year. While many would like to take a vacation from even thinking about COVID, the question of what's next with COVID is always looming. Here's what to know.
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December 29, 2022
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Shoulder pain can make your days more challenging and keep you up at night. Ward it off with a few smart exercise habits.
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December 28, 2022
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The Biden administration said those coming from China, Hong Kong and Macau must show negative coronavirus tests before entering the United States.
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December 28, 2022
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Here’s what to know about the services and accommodations offered by school districts to children with SMA Type 3 and how to best advocate for your child.
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December 28, 2022
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A new study raises concerns over pediatric poisonings from a particularly lethal combo — a potent synthetic opioid known as fentanyl and a powerful veterinary sedative called xylazine.
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December 28, 2022
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While it’s often the case that great business ideas emerge from personal experiences, when a health issue prompts the development of a company, the results can be incredible for both the founder and customers, too. Such was the case for these four CEOs who transformed their own personal health journeys into businesses that have helped so many women along the way. Here are...
December 28, 2022
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New research finds many Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander adults may have trouble accessing health care and insurance because of language barriers.
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December 27, 2022
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Find out what’s best to wear to prevent and manage chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), also called chronic hives.
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December 27, 2022
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Georgia Tech engineers have developed AI that can identify diarrhea with up to 98% accuracy and could help us catch disease outbreaks early.
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December 27, 2022
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Find out what’s best to wear to prevent and manage chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), also called chronic hives.
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December 27, 2022
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Many parents bring children to emergency rooms to manage aggressive behaviors. But the visits offer little long-term benefit, doctors said.
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December 27, 2022
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When you have pulmonary arterial hypertension, it’s important to see your doctor regularly to make sure everything is OK. Here’s what to expect.
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December 27, 2022
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Some of the most fragile health systems in the world can teach us ways to respond to public health threats early and effectively.
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December 26, 2022
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What it’s like to wear masks for Covid when most others have long since moved on.
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December 26, 2022
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From Jan. 8, visitors will be required to show only a negative P.C.R. test taken within 48 hours. The restrictions had cut the country off from the rest of the world for nearly three years.
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December 26, 2022
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What’s it like living with psoriatic arthritis for a Black woman. Find out one woman’s diagnosis journey.
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December 26, 2022
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Psoriatic arthritis hitting the wall, moving forward with psoriatic arthritis, tips for living with psoriatic arthritis
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December 26, 2022
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Caring for seriously ill patients needing round-the-clock attention during the pandemic has added layers of commitment.
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December 24, 2022
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Machines that examine samples of drugs can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, but experts say they are an increasingly vital tool in stemming overdoses.
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December 23, 2022
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The CDC reports in 2019 the average American could have expected to live an average of 78.8 years, life expectancy declined to 77 years in 2020, and then to 76.4 years in 2021.
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December 23, 2022
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Oldways Ambassadors Brenda Atchison and Glorya Fernandez walked a KHN reporter through two cooking demonstrations to showcase modern takes on cultural classics — like a cold black-eyed pea salad just in time for the new year, and a garlicky dill mojo sauce served over spinach salad.
Last year, Kelly LeBlanc, director of nutrition at Oldways, shared the organization’s heritage-based food guide pyramids with KHN for a report on USDA food guidelines....
December 23, 2022
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The process has become increasingly popular, but it can seem unclear to prospective patients.
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December 22, 2022
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LUMPKIN, Ga. — En octubre, Yibran Ramirez-Cecena no le dijo al personal del Centro de Detención de Stewart que tenía tos y secreción nasal. Está detenido en la instalación del suroeste de Georgia desde mayo, y ocultó sus síntomas por temor a que lo pusieran en confinamiento solitario si daba positivo para covid-19.
“Honestamente, no quería pasar 10 días solo en una habitación,...
December 22, 2022
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Ascension, one of the country’s largest health systems, spent years cutting jobs, leaving it flat-footed when the pandemic hit.
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December 22, 2022
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A group of emergency physicians and consumer advocates in multiple states are pushing for stiffer enforcement of decades-old statutes that prohibit the ownership of medical practices by corporations not owned by licensed doctors.
Thirty-three states plus the District of Columbia have rules on their books against the so-called corporate practice of medicine. But over the years, critics say, companies have successfully sidestepped bans on owning medical...
December 22, 2022
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LUMPKIN, Ga. — In October, Yibran Ramirez-Cecena didn’t alert the staff at Stewart Detention Center to his cough and runny nose. Ramirez-Cecena, who had been detained at the immigration detention facility in southwestern Georgia since May, hid his symptoms, afraid he would be put in solitary confinement if he tested positive for covid-19.
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December 22, 2022
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LONDON — In the final days of 2020, the U.S. health insurer Centene made a swift incursion into Britain’s prized National Health Service, one of the world’s largest employers.
A Centene subsidiary, Operose Health, took over nearly three dozen medical practices in London — gateways for NHS care — in a deal worth tens of millions of dollars. The subsidiary became the largest private supplier of general practice services in the United Kingdom, with...
December 22, 2022
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R.S.V. has probably peaked, but flu is still surging and Covid-19 cases are rising. Scientists are hopeful next winter will be better.
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December 21, 2022
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There’s no question that COVID-19 cut people off from one another. But for those who have long COVID, that disconnect has never really ended.
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December 21, 2022
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The research was conducted in part when older variants of the coronavirus were spreading. Other factors may have influenced the conclusions.
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December 21, 2022
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Earlier this year, Grace Elizabeth Elliott got a mysterious hospital bill for medical care she had never received.
She soon discovered how far a clerical error can reach — even across a continent — and how frustrating it can be to fix.
During a college break in 2013, Elliott, then 22, began to feel faint and feverish while visiting her parents in Venice, Florida, about an...
December 20, 2022
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U.S. health officials report that deaths of teens from drug overdoses soared starting in late 2019, and though they appear to be on the decline, they remain much higher than in 2019.
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December 20, 2022
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Habits are what can turn your goal or resolution into reality. Find out how to make good ones and break bad habits – for keeps.
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December 20, 2022
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When you have diabetes, regular eye exams are crucial to look for diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in adults in the United States. One of the country's leading eye specialists explains why.
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December 20, 2022
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When a group of physicians gathered in Washington state for an annual meeting, one made a startling revelation: If you ever want to know when, how — and where — to kill someone, I can tell you, and you’ll get away with it. No problem.
That’s because the expertise and availability of coroners, who determine cause of death in criminal and unexplained cases, vary widely across Washington, as they do in many other parts of the country.
“A coroner doesn’t...
December 19, 2022
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What's being done to help people with psoriatic disease? We get a look at the ever-changing picture from a rheumatologist.
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December 19, 2022
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Two new routes, managed by Bedouins, will help preserve long-overlooked natural wonders and a vanishing way of life.
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December 19, 2022
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A Montana addiction clinic’s plan to give people with substance use disorders as much as $1,966.50 in gift cards and vouchers to follow its treatment program is raising questions about the use of financial incentives with patients.
The tug of war over the effective but largely unregulated tool is playing out in the northwestern Montana town of Kalispell, where a local government grant is financing rewards for people who stick with treatment provided...
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