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CMS Hospital Star Ratings: Only 12% of U.S. Hospitals Earn Top 5-Star Score
Understanding the Star Rating System Choosing a hospital can feel overwhelming.
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Federal Judge Blocks Justice Department’s Request for Transgender Youth Medical Records
A Federal Court Steps In to Protect Patient Privacy A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration’s attempt to get private medical…
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Only 1 in 3 Doctors Believe Insurers Will Fix Prior Authorization Woes, AMA Survey Shows
Understanding Prior Authorization Prior authorization is a process many health insurance companies use.
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Nurse Killed in Hospital Parking Lot Highlights Growing Safety Concerns; Cosmetic Surgery Lawsuit, EHR Data Breach Cases in the News
The latest round of health news contains a mix of tragic violence, medical malpractice lawsuits.
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GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Liver Event Risk in Diabetes Patients with Fatty Liver Disease
A growing body of research is revealing new potential benefits for a popular class of diabetes and weight-loss medications.
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Hantavirus on Cruise Ship: Why Experts Say Outbreak Won’t Lead to Next Pandemic
A recent hantavirus outbreak on an expedition cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has made headlines.
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Why ‘Ballmaxxing’ Trend Poses Serious Health Risks, Experts Warn
Social media trends come and go, but some can land you in the emergency room.
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Two New Social Media Platforms for Doctors Launch Amid Growing Need for Safe Online Communities
The world of online networking for physicians just got a bit more crowded.
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New Study Shows More Women With Early Breast Cancer Safely Skipping Lymph Node Surgery
A growing number of women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer are choosing to skip a common surgical procedure.
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Daily Multivitamin Linked to Slower Biological Aging, New Study Suggests
Many people take a daily multivitamin hoping to fill nutritional gaps, but a new study suggests these supplements might do more than…
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Osteoporosis Linked to 47% Higher Death Risk in Postmenopausal Women, Study Finds
A new analysis of national data has revealed a startling connection between osteoporosis and early death in women who have gone through…
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Walking 8,500 Steps Daily May Help You Lose Weight and Keep It Off, New Study Finds
If you are looking for a simple and free way to manage your weight, a new research analysis suggests that aiming for…