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Colorado's getting $1 billion to 'transform' rural health care: Hospitals aren't thrilled with the state's plan
Colorado will receive about $1 billion in federal funding to reshape rural health care over the next five years, but hospital CEOs aren't happy with the state's plan to spend the money.
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Homeless shelters for seniors pop up, catering to older adults' medical needs
Just outside Salt Lake City sits an old, two-story, brick hotel. It's been given new life as a homeless shelter for seniors. The Medically Vulnerable People shelter—or MVP shelter, as it's known—is for people 62 and older ...
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How do health care professionals determine eligibility for medical assistance in dying?
How do health care professionals in Canada assess applicants for medical assistance in dying (MAiD)? A research article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) describes the careful approach currently used to determine ...
Jan 12, 2026
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Weight loss drugs and surgery improve fat-to-muscle ratio in obesity
Both the new weight loss drugs and bariatric (weight loss) surgery improve body composition in patients with obesity by inducing a moderate loss of fat-free mass (including lean muscle) along with a substantial reduction ...
Jan 9, 2026
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New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods
Every five years, the U.S. government releases an updated set of recommendations on healthy eating. This document, called the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, has served as the cornerstone of nutrition policy for almost ...
Jan 9, 2026
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Study tracks declines in annual checkups as teens become young adults
It's common that as kids get to high school and transition to adulthood, they begin to skip yearly wellness visits with a pediatrician or other primary care provider. And, as expected, skipping those checkups can have serious ...
Jan 9, 2026
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Why this little-known birth control option deserves more attention
Self-administered injectable contraceptives have been available in the United States for more than two decades, yet a new study has found only about a quarter of reproductive health experts prescribe it—and many are unaware ...
Jan 8, 2026
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Should you really 'feed a cold and starve a fever?'
The advice is literally centuries old: Feed a cold and starve a fever.
Jan 8, 2026
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Older people are more vulnerable in heat waves. Here's why—and how to stay safe
Southeast Australia is enduring a record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures rising above 40ºC in many areas.
Jan 8, 2026
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New US diet guidelines push whole foods, meat and dairy
The federal government has released new dietary guidelines that shift how Americans are urged to eat.
Jan 8, 2026
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Opinion: Modern diets clash with Stone Age physiology, fueling lifestyle diseases and discomfort
The modern world offers an abundance of convenience foods. But our Stone Age physiology isn't built for modern diets, which are taking their toll on our bodies. Expert in evolutionary medicine Nicole Bender has some tips ...
Jan 8, 2026
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When (and why) doctors might ask patients about guns
To assess a patient's overall well-being and identify potential health risks, clinicians routinely ask questions on a wide range of topics, such as car seats, mental health, diet, sexual activity, alcohol, exercise and smoking.
Jan 7, 2026
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Blood test reveals risk of multimorbidity in older adults
A small set of common blood biomarkers predicts which older adults will develop specific combinations of chronic diseases—and how quickly, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Medicine.
Jan 7, 2026
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Q&A: Why weight stigma hits hard in a diet-focused culture
Every January, it can seem like the pressure to lose weight enters full swing. Ads for diet supplements and weight loss drugs abound. Gyms are full of people with a renewed commitment to fitness after the holidays.
Jan 7, 2026
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Waist-to-height ratio found to be a more accurate indicator of obesity risk in older adults than BMI
As the UK's population continues to age, obesity and obesity-related diseases are an increasing burden on the NHS. However, the use of more accurate screening tools, such as waist-to-height ratio, could help ensure older ...
Jan 6, 2026
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Norwegians are among the healthiest people in the world, but talk too little about processed meat
Norwegians eat more processed meat such as sausages and salami than in the other Nordic countries. For the first time, researchers have calculated the disease burden and years of life lost caused by an unhealthy diet.
Jan 6, 2026
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VA/DoD recommendations updated for primary care management of chronic kidney disease
In a clinical practice guideline (CPG) issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and published online Dec. 30 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are ...
Jan 6, 2026
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CDC urges 'shared decision-making' on some childhood vaccines; many unclear about what that means
On Jan. 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dramatically reduced the number of recommended childhood vaccinations from 17 to 11, citing practices in other wealthy nations, including Denmark, Germany, and ...
Jan 6, 2026
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Illinois moves to 'very high' flu levels, as federal government decides to no longer recommend flu vaccine for kids
Illinois is now at "very high" levels for flu activity—a designation that coincides with the federal government's decision to no longer recommend many vaccines for children, including the flu vaccine.
Jan 6, 2026
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How low can you go (and still build muscle)? Why strength training matters at any age
Getting out of a chair shouldn't be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly difficult as our muscles break down and weaken with age, a process called sarcopenia. The ...
Jan 5, 2026
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What is 'oatzempic'? Does it actually work for weight loss?
If you've spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen people blending oats with water or juice and calling it "oatzempic."
Jan 5, 2026
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Rising food prices linked to childhood stunting and obesity
When food prices skyrocket during an economic crisis, it is primarily urban populations and people with low levels of education who are affected. This can have lifelong negative health consequences—such as stunted growth ...
Jan 2, 2026
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Five ways to improve your health this year that don't rely on losing weight
Every January, internet searches for the terms "diet" and "weight loss" surge, gyms become busier and diet trends spread across social media. But research shows that most people who try the latest quick-fix plan do not keep ...
Jan 2, 2026
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