Medical economics
Biden administration to undo Medicaid work requirements
The Biden administration is moving to roll back Medicaid work requirements in its latest effort to undo a controversial Trump-era policy.
Feb 13, 2021
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Cardiology
New research reveals early warning sign for heart disease
The build-up of calcium in a major artery outside of the heart could predict future heart attack or stroke, a new Edith Cowan University led study has demonstrated.
Jan 14, 2021
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Genetics
Long non-coding RNA may play a key role in cardiovascular disease
Atherosclerosis is marked by the buildup of inflammatory cells which narrow arteries to the point of chest pain and muscle weakness. Severe cases result in lesions and internal ruptures of arteries or even thrombosis in coronary ...
Dec 17, 2020
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Medical research
Toxin provides clues to long-term effects of diarrhea caused by E. coli
For people in wealthy countries, diarrhea is usually nothing more than an uncomfortable inconvenience for a few days. But for a poor child in a developing country, repeated bouts of diarrhea can lead to serious health consequences ...
Dec 10, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Americans brace for COVID 'surge upon a surge'
America should prepare for a "surge upon a surge" in coronavirus cases as millions of travelers return home after the Thanksgiving holiday, top US scientist Anthony Fauci warned Sunday.
Nov 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Masks and COVID-19: In the US, a patchwork of policies persist
As the United States' COVID-19 infection rate hits an all-time high, calls are growing for a nationwide mask mandate to replace the current patchwork of state regulations.
Oct 28, 2020
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Health
Phytonutrients can boost your health. Here are 4 and where to find them (including in your next cup of coffee)
Coffee is regularly in the news for its potential health benefits and drawbacks.
Sep 22, 2020
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Gastroenterology
An ingestible device for treating stomach ailments
An international team of researchers has created an ingestible device that affixes itself to the stomach wall and treats ailments by delivering electrical pulses. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, ...
Medical research
Retractions and controversies over coronavirus research show that the process of science is working as it should
Several high-profile papers on COVID-19 research have come under fire from people in the scientific community in recent weeks. Two articles addressing the safety of certain drugs when taken by COVID-19 patients were retracted, ...
Jul 7, 2020
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Medications
Johnson & Johnson told to pay $2.1 billion over cancer-causing talc powder
A US court has upheld a verdict that talcum powder sold by Johnson & Johnson caused ovarian cancer and ordered the pharmaceutical giant to pay $2.1 billion in damages.
Jun 24, 2020
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