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FDA experts still puzzled over who should get which COVID shots and when

A panel of experts disagreed with the FDA’s proposal that everyone get at least one shot a year, saying more information was needed.

Jan 29, 2023

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More Californians are dying at home. Another COVID ‘new normal’?

More than 60% of cancer deaths in New Mexico, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah in 2021 occurred at home, the highest rates in the nation.

Jan 26, 2023

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Transgender people in rural America struggle to find doctors to provide care

Small-town health professionals sometimes lack education or training about trans-related care, and some might be reluctant to learn.

Jan 24, 2023

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What older Americans need to know about taking Paxlovid

Antiviral therapy remains effective against new covid variants.

Jan 19, 2023

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California Attorney General sues drugmakers over inflated insulin prices

The complaint alleges pharmaceutical companies are violating California law by unfairly and illegally driving up the cost of the drug.

Jan 17, 2023

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Why people who experience severe nausea during pregnancy often go untreated

Often confused with morning sickness, the condition is often misunderstood and undertreated.

Jan 17, 2023

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Will your smartphone be the next doctor’s office?

The device can be used to measure a patient's heart reate, listen for sleep apnea and perform other tasks for providers.

Jan 17, 2023

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More orthopedic physicians sell out to private equity firms, raising alarms

Critics warn this trend could result in higher prices for patients and insurers, more unnecessary surgery and less access to care.

Jan 10, 2023

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