Health

August 19, 2024

Financial woes hit data analytics firm over controversial practices

Ava Martinez

MultiPlan, a key player in the health insurance industry credited with helping major insurers save billions through minimized medical reimbursements, is currently going through a tumultuous period of increased regulatory…

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August 18, 2024

Mucouspox resurgence in Africa prompts declaration of global health emergency

Ava Martinez

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on Wednesday due to a rapid increase in mpox cases in more than a dozen African…

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August 18, 2024

The Ergonomic Challenges of Ancient Egyptian Scribes

Ava Martinez

At the Luxor Museum in Egypt, the statue of Amenhotep, a seated scribe from the 18th Dynasty (ca. 1550 BC - 1292 BC), embodies more than just artistic interpretation; it…

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August 17, 2024

Unexplained brain disorder leaves New Brunswick doctors baffled

Ava Martinez

Doctors in New Brunswick, Canada, are grappling with a scientific conundrum: a group of patients with similar, unexplained neurological symptoms. This unfolding medical mystery has become a political firestorm. The…

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August 17, 2024

WHO issues global health alert for Mpox virus as cases rise in Africa

Ava Martinez

The World Health Organization (WHO) has stepped up its response to the mpox outbreak by declaring it a global health emergency. The declaration came on Wednesday, marking the second such…

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August 16, 2024

Biden allocates $150 million for pioneering cancer research initiatives

Ava Martinez

During his recent visit to New Orleans, President Biden announced a substantial investment of $150 million to advance cancer research. The funding, part of the administration's ambitious Cancer 'Moonshot' initiative,…

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August 15, 2024

Youth Mental Health in Crisis: Economic, Climate, and Technological Pressures.

Ava Martinez

A new report highlights the growing mental health challenges faced by young adults, attributing the crisis to the combined pressures of economic instability, climate change and rapid technological advances. The…

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August 15, 2024

Rethinking the Benefits: Moderate Alcohol Consumption Does Not Benefit the Heart or Increase Cancer Risk in Older Adults

Ava Martinez

A major new study challenges the idea that moderate alcohol consumption offers heart health benefits for older adults. Researchers in Britain tracked more than 135,000 people ages 60 and older…

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August 14, 2024

Danger in delivery: Mail-order drugs at risk in summer heat

Ava Martinez

Millions of people rely on convenient mail-order prescriptions for essential medications. However, scorching summer temperatures pose a hidden threat. Excessive heat and humidity can degrade the effectiveness of various medications,…

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