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Blue Bloods Actor’s Persistent Pain Led to Terminal Cancer Diagnosis: What to Know
A 'Blue Bloods' actor's experience with a painful symptom leading to a terminal cancer diagnosis highlights the importance of paying…
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Inhaled Analgesia Matches Morphine for Early Pain Relief in Prehospital Care
A new study published in The Lancet reports that inhaled analgesia is as effective as intravenous morphine for providing early…
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Allegheny Health Network and Heritage Valley Finalize Health System Combination in Pennsylvania
Allegheny Health Network and Heritage Valley Health System have finalized their merger, forming a larger health system that aims to…
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WHO Chief Highlights Global Health Emergencies and Urgent Threats
The head of the World Health Organization has spotlighted several pressing global health emergencies, including climate change impacts, infectious disease…
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Why mothers should have the right to choose what happens to their placenta
Many cultures regard the placenta as more than medical waste, but mothers often lack the right to decide its fate.…
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Parkinson’s DBS Study Reveals Minimal Cortical Lewy Pathology in Advanced Patients
A new study from Mount Sinai shows that Parkinson’s disease patients undergoing deep brain stimulation often have little to no…
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Ebola Antiviral Trial Begins at Secret Facility Amid Attacks
A clinical trial for an Ebola antiviral has begun at a secret location amid ongoing attacks on health workers, according…
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Georgia Legislative Commission Completes Study on Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes
A Georgia state legislative commission has completed a study of maternal and infant health outcomes in the state, aiming to…
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UNLV Nutrition Alumnus Takes Helm as Penn State Football Nutrition Director
A UNLV nutrition sciences alumnus has been named the new Director of Football Nutrition at Penn State University, underscoring the…
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How to Take Charge of Your Annual Checkup: A Guide for Older Adults
Older adults can take charge of their annual checkup by preparing ahead, asking the right questions, and knowing what screenings…
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NHS Social Prescribing of Yoga: Is the Practice Ready for Patients?
The NHS is turning to yoga as a social prescription for patients with chronic conditions, but questions remain about whether…
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Recognizing Lived Experience as a Form of Health Expertise
Health institutions are increasingly recognizing personal experience with illness and care as a valid form of expertise, complementing clinical knowledge…