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5 Most Common Cancers In Women

Cancer is a common disease for both men and women. The top five vary between sexes, continue reading here to learn the most common cancers in women.

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Get The Most Out Of Health Insurance - Tips & Tricks For 2020

Health insurance may feel like a burden, but with our secret tips and tricks, we can teach you how to get the most out of your coverage. From wellness programs to preventive care, here’s what you need to know.

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Coffee Cancer Warning - Is Acrylamide Really Cause For Concern?

A California Judge ruled last week that any coffee sold in the state would need to be accompanied by a cancer warning label, similar to those found on cigarettes. The National Coffee Association, including Starbucks, is looking to fight back.

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Anthem Will Reportedly Buy Aspire Expanding Services For Members

One of the largest health insurance companies in the nation, Anthem, is reportedly buying Aspire Health which would expand its services for members outside of the insurance and into the community.

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Amy Klobuchar’s Healthcare Plan - Universal Healthcare

Healthcare is a deeply personal issue for Amy Klobuchar, who plans to provide every American with medical coverage through Universal Healthcare. Klobuchar believes the best way to achieve this is through a public option.

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Washing Chicken Debate: Should You Or Shouldn’t You? (CDC Warning)

A recent tweet from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) advising against washing raw chicken has created quite the fall out among internet users. Where do you fall on the latest viral debate?

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Antibiotic Misuse Is Leading To More Resistance Research Finds

The overuse of antibiotics has become a problem in the US, and it’s creating new, more resistant bacteria that is quickly spiraling out of hand.

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The Anti-Vaccine Movement: Breaking Down the Worst Arguments

The anti-vaccination movement is on the rise, and outbreaks of once eradicated diseases are becoming the new norm. Here are some of the worst arguments that anti-vaxxers are clinging on to for dear life.

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What is the Health Insurance Marketplace?

Learn where and how to buy health insurance through the Marketplace.

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Private Healthcare May Receive Billions From Veterans Affairs

What are the advantages and disadvantages to individual veterans if the Department of Veterans Affairs redirects billions into private healthcare.

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Cash Only Doctors - Healthcare Providers Who Don’t Take Insurance

With the growing cost of healthcare weighing down on patients and healthcare workers, more providers are opting to cut out the middle man, and are opting to go cash only.

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House Democrats Just Blocked New Veterans Health Care Reform Bill

House Democrats, led by Nancy Pelosi, have blocked funding for the US Department of Veterans Affairs this week after compromise received bipartisan support.

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Loneliness - New Cigna Study Discovers Silent Epidemic In The US

Nearly 50% of all Americans struggle with loneliness, according to a new study by Cigna. The numbers were higher than many expected, and are cause for concern. The feeling of being alone is the new, silent epidemic facing a growing number of people.

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New Painkiller Dsuvia - 1,000 Times Stronger Than Morphine

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a painkiller that's a thousand times stronger than morphine; it's called dsuvia. Learn more about this new drug.

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The Troubling Reason The US Pays More For Healthcare Per Capita

It's time for lawmakers and politicians to take a good hard look at the US healthcare system because compared to every other developed nation, the US is spending significantly more per capita.

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Are Hand Dryers Unhygienic? Study Finds Spread Of Bacteria And More

A gross new study may have you reaching for paper towels next time you need to wash your hands. The popular air hand dryers, found in most public restrooms, aren’t as hygienic as we thought and maybe spreading more than just bacteria.

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WellCare Expands Medicaid Footprint - Acquires Meridian Health

WellCare Inc, one of the nation's largest Medicaid providers, acquires Meridian Health for $2.5 billion. The deal will expand WellCare's Medicaid footprint, and bring in over 1 million new members in a handful of new states.

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New Study Sheds Light On Why The US Spends So Much On Healthcare

A new study released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) sheds light on healthcare spending in the US. This is the first study to track healthcare spending on medical conditions, and the results are telling.

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US Named Most Dangerous Of Developed Nations To Give Birth

A shocking new study reveals the US is the most dangerous of the developed nations for women when it comes to giving birth. Between injuries and death, it’s evident more work needs to be done.

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Humana's Latest Move May Make It The Biggest Player In Hospice Care

Humana is making moves. The health insurance giant just announced plans to acquire two of the nation’s largest hospice providers, which would make Humana the biggest hospice provider in the nation.