Medical news and health news headlines posted throughout the day, every day.
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Study: Trash Old, Unused Drugs
Prescription medication "take-back" programs are increasingly promoted as a way to safely dispose of unused drugs, but they are no better for the environment than simply throwing old drugs in the trash, a new study suggests.
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CDC: All Baby Boomers Should Get Tested for Hepatitis C
One in 30 baby boomers may be infected with the hepatitis C virus, but few know it until it's too late for their livers.
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Athletes Better Equipped to Play Through the Pain
New research confirms that athletes have a higher tolerance for pain than couch potatoes or even weekend warriors, and the finding could help investigators discover better ways to manage pain.
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FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix
The FDA has approved several generic versions of the popular blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel).
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Chinese Herb Kudzu May Help Drinkers Cut Down
An extract from the Chinese herb kudzu may help drinkers cut down on drinking, according to a new, pilot study.
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Drowning Top Cause of Injury Deaths in Kids 1-4
Although the death rate for drowning in the U.S. has gone down in the last decade, drowning leads to more deaths among young children aged 1 to 4 than any other cause except birth defects, a new report from the CDC reveals.
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Cognitive Therapy for Depression
Cognitive therapy for depression teaches people how to use a mental "toolkit" to challenge negative thoughts. Over the long term, this process can bring about positive changes in how a depressed person sees the world.
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More People -- Even Kids -- Need to Wear Sunglasses
With summer nearly upon us, our sunglass habits could use improvement, according to a new report issued today by The Vision Council, an industry group.
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Fewer U.S. Teens and Young Adults Smoke
Fewer American teens and young adults are smoking cigarettes, a new government report shows.
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For Some Athletes, Head Blows May Hamper Learning
College football and hockey players sustain numerous blows to the head every season. Those hits, according to a new study, may add up to brain injuries that impact learning.
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New Report: Health Care Law Saves Money for Consumers
A new study released today shows that the Affordable Care Act will help people in the individual health insurance market even more. In 2014, individual health insurance is likely to be more generous and more similar to employer-based coverage. And this means Americans will save money. The study compared how...
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A New Tool to See Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, And Where We’re Going
The Health System Measurement Project tracks the progress of America's health care system.
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Guaranteeing Value for Your Premium Dollars
Today, we’re finalizing a notice for insurance companies to send you if they meet or exceed the standard. If your insurance company is providing fair value for your premium dollars, you should know that too. You’ll be able to see your plan’s medical loss ratio on HealthCare.gov starting this summer.
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We Can’t Wait Update: Advancing Innovation in Health Care
The Health Care Innovation Awards provide our most creative minds with the backing they need to build the health care system of the future.
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Annie-Care: Providing Preventive Services to Patients in Community Health Centers
Annie, a nurse and chief executive of a Community Health Center in Miami, talks about the important role of community health centers.
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Making Progress to Close the Gaps in AAPI Health Care
Each May during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions and accomplishments of the AAPI community to the fabric of our nation. The good news is that the President’s health care law -- the Affordable Care Act – provides us with the opportunity to...
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Strengthening Health Centers in Communities Across the Country
Community Health Centers deliver primary care and preventive services to millions of Americans in the communities where they live.
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Quality Health Care is More than What Happens in the Doctor’s Office
High quality care is about more than getting better when you are sick.
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Getting More Value for Your Premium Dollar
A new report provides estimates of insurer rebates under the Medical Loss Ratio provision of the new health care law, the Affordable Care Act.
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Supporting Community Living
The Community First Choice Option gives states the resources to make community living a first choice, and leave nursing homes and institutions as a fall back option.
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