Are Female Doctors Better? Here’s What to Know
A new study suggests female doctors may provide patients better care, especially when those patients are women. Here’s what to know. …
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Mammograms should start at age 40, new guidelines recommend
A rise in breast cancer among younger women prompted the U.S. Preventive Task Force to issue new screening guidelines. They recommend mammograms every other…
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When Should You Get a Mammogram? 10 Years Sooner Than You Think
An expert panel in the U.S. says women should begin mammogram screening at age 40—a decade earlier than previously recommended. …
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New ‘FLiRT’ Variants Spark Summer COVID Surge Warning
A data scientist who has accurately predicted COVID waves since the beginning of the pandemic warns that a surge is on the horizon. …
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Sign here? Financial agreements may leave doctors in the driver’s seat KFF Health News April 30, 2024 • Agreeing to an out-of-network doctor’s financial policy, which protects their ability to get paid and may be littered with confusing jargon, can create a binding contract that leaves a patient owing. Sign here? Financial agreements may leave doctors in the driver’s seat
A new study shows people who are in the habit of climbing stairs are less likely to die from heart disease compared to those…
Winner of $1.3B Powerball Jackpot Is an Immigrant From Laos Who Has Cancer
One of the winners of a historic $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot last month is an immigrant from Laos who has had cancer for eight years. …
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Elevator or stairs? Your choice could boost longevity, study finds
A new study shows people who are in the habit of climbing stairs are less likely to die from heart disease compared to those…
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Got brothers or sisters? Warm sibling bonds help boost happiness as you age
Researchers have found that a warm, close bond with a sibling in early adult life is predictive of good emotional health later in life,…
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Older Adults: 9 Nutrients You May Be Missing
With age, your body doesn’t absorb nutrients well, so every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition. Here are 9 nutrients older adults often need more of. …
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The Immunity Challenge: How aging affects your immune system
How does getting older affect your immune system? How can you keep those effects to a minimum? Your answers are here. …
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