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WebMD Ranks ‘Best in Class’ Health Systems Across the Country

WebMD Ranks ‘Best in Class’ Health Systems Across the Country

Patient Choice and Physician Choice awards rank health systems in 26 geographic...

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Beware 'Pinkwashing' During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Beware 'Pinkwashing' During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Many companies give back for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but consumers should...

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Why Kids Might Reject Sugar-Free Halloween Candy

Why Kids Might Reject Sugar-Free Halloween Candy

Our taste buds really can tell when sweets contain calorie-free sugar substitutes,...

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Food Allergy Immunotherapies Pose Challenges for Families

Food Allergy Immunotherapies Pose Challenges for Families

Dosing and cost uncertainties keep customized liquid drops from reaching mainstream

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FDA Panel Votes to Approve Pfizer’s Vaccine for Children

FDA Panel Votes to Approve Pfizer’s Vaccine for Children

The benefits of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 outweigh its...

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Targeted High-Dose Radiation Helps Fight Advanced Lung Cancer

Targeted High-Dose Radiation Helps Fight Advanced Lung...

A preliminary study suggests high-dose radiation therapy may stall tumor growth...

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Actress Shannen Doherty Gets Candid About Her Breast Cancer

Actress Shannen Doherty Gets Candid About Her Breast Cancer

The "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Charmed" star shares stark photos from her breast...

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Stress, Depression During Pregnancy Can Harm Child

Stress, Depression During Pregnancy Can Harm Child

The developing fetus is sensitive to the mother's condition during pregnancy, warn...

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Have a Fear or Phobia? You’re Not Alone

Have a Fear or Phobia? You’re Not Alone

Do you have a fear or phobia that's among the most common in the U.S.?

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Understanding Your Doctor Isn't Always Easy -- Or Your Fault

Understanding Your Doctor Isn't Always Easy -- Or Your...

Low health literacy, poor access to medical records are among the reasons, but doctors...

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How Billing Turns a Routine Birth Into a High-Cost Emergency

How Billing Turns a Routine Birth Into a High-Cost Emergency

“Obstetrical emergency departments” are a new feature in some hospitals that can...

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Medicare Plans’ ‘Free’ Dental, Vision, Hearing Benefits Come at a Cost

Medicare Plans’ ‘Free’ Dental, Vision, Hearing Benefits...

The ads for supplemental Medicare Advantage plans describe vision and dental benefits,...

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CDC: Mood Disorders Increase Risk for Severe COVID-19

CDC: Mood Disorders Increase Risk for Severe COVID-19

Depression and schizophrenia spectrum disorders are now among conditions that evidence...

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More Americans Are Dying From Parkinson's Disease

More Americans Are Dying From Parkinson's Disease

New research shows the number of Americans who are dying from Parkinson's disease...

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Barbie, LEGO Diversity Goals Have Big Impact on Girls of Color

Barbie, LEGO Diversity Goals Have Big Impact on Girls of...

Major companies like Barbie and Lego highlighting diversity in their products have...

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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Sleep

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Sleep

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can lead to sleep problems. Learn more about the...