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Texas surgeon says UnitedHealthcare dispute may force her into bankruptcy

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Bankruptcies loom for Texas surgeon due to UnitedHealthcare dispute

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A board-certified surgeon in Dallas finds her thriving medical practice on the brink of financial collapse following an ongoing reimbursement conflict with UnitedHealthcare, one of the nation's largest health insurers.…

Scientists say it may be possible to protect aging brains from Alzheimer’s with an old remedy — lithium

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Old remedy lithium could protect aging brains from Alzheimer’s, scientists report

Grace O’Connor

Emerging research suggests that lithium, a medication long used to treat mood disorders, may help safeguard cognitive function in aging adults vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. Scientists investigating this unexpected connection…

CDC warns of mosquito-borne chikungunya outbreak in southeast China

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CDC cautions about growing chikungunya cases in southeast China

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Health officials are keeping a close watch on an increase in chikungunya virus cases throughout the southeastern region of China, resulting in alerts from the Centers for Disease Control and…

A second person has died and more than 50 are sick from Legionnaires' cluster in Harlem

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Second death reported, over 50 sick in Harlem Legionnaires’ cluster

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Health authorities in New York City have acknowledged a second death connected to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem, with over 50 individuals displaying symptoms associated with this illness. Discovered…

Gates Foundation commits .5 billion to 'ignored' women's health

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Gates Foundation pledges $2.5 billion for ‘ignored’ women’s health

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a landmark commitment of $2.5 billion aimed at advancing women’s health worldwide — a move that seeks to address decades of underfunding…

As more young people get screened, more colon cancer is being found early. Here’s how to lower your risk

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Early colon cancer is being found as screenings rise among young adults—how to protect yourself

Grace O’Connor

In recent times, there has been a significant change in healthcare practices, resulting in an increase in screenings for colon cancer among young adults. Consequently, instances of the disease are…