Most people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) get diagnosed before this cancer reaches its advanced stages. In fact, it might take several…
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Which scientists get mentioned in the news? Mostly ones with Anglo names, says study
by Hao Peng April 19, 2024Enlarge this image When the media covers scientific research, not all scientists are equally likely to be mentioned. A new study finds…
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Florida kicked their son off Medicaid in the ‘unwinding’ but not their daughter
by Phil Galewitz April 18, 2024Enlarge this image In March, mom Indira Navas learned that her son Andres, 6, was kicked off of Florida Medicaid, while her…
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Guns are killing more U.S. children. Shooting survivors can face lifelong challenges
by Stephanie Colombini April 18, 2024Enlarge this image A twisting scar left behind after a bullet entered Aaron Hunter’s brain on June 22, 2023. After emergency surgery…
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Persistent shortage of growth hormone frustrates parents and clinicians
by Sydney Lupkin April 17, 2024Enlarge this image Winston Hall, 9, needs growth hormone to manage symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic condition. A shortage of the…
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Medicare’s push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors
by Holly K. Hacker April 17, 2024Enlarge this image Medicare enrollees with two or more chronic conditions are eligible for Chronic Care Management, which pays doctors to check…
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New federal safety rules on silica dust aim to protect miners’ lungs
by Justin Hicks April 16, 2024Enlarge this image The safety rules being announced and finalized today will hold mines to the same standard for silica dust exposure…
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Rise and grind? Working late, volatile hours may lead to depression, illness by 50
by Ronnie Cohen April 16, 2024Enlarge this image Working late nights and variable schedules when you’re young is linked with poor health and depression at 50, a…