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‘Free and impartial’ addiction helplines paid secret commission by rehabs

Advertising regulator reprimands services that claim to offer unbiased advice but then direct people to partner facilitiesHelplines that claim to offer “free” and “impartial” addiction support

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Ouch! Solving the riddle of pain

We all know what hurts, but why is it so difficult to describe? Emma Cook meets the neurologists attempting to solve one of medicine’s most enduring issues and what it means for patients – and hea

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What Did New Data Show About Drinking Wine?

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Electronic Sepsis Alerts; Reducing Plaques in Coronary Arteries

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From Book Burnings to Data Deletions: Safeguarding Health Info in the Digital Age

(MedPage Today) -- With the new administration taking office next month, there is a growing concern among scientists, public health experts, and environmental advocates about the potential removal of

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AOC may have shifted to the center, but the Democrats aren’t ready for change

Gerry Connolly, 74, beat AOC’s bid to become lead Democrat on the House oversight committee thanks to Nancy Pelosi, then 85They may have lost the presidency, the House, and the Senate, but when it c

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As Drugstores Close, Older People Are Left in ‘Pharmacy Deserts’

Shuttered drugstores pose a particular threat to older adults, who take more medications than younger people and often rely on pharmacies for advice.

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Healthcare CEO killing reveals lack of trust and accountability in US insurance industry: ‘I get it’

Experts say they’re unsurprised by ‘expressions of anger’ at the healthcare system after the death of Brian ThompsonAmericans are sharing stories of heartbreaking insurance denials – ones that

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‘At 98, I wouldn’t be so sharp without puzzles’: do crosswords and quizzes really boost your brain power?

We’re told that they give us a mental workout, but the evidence suggests it’s a bit more complicated …Miriam Raphael, 98, is a veteran puzzler.

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Opinion: In defense of state physician health programs’ work with medical students

A reader offers a defense of state physician health programs’ work with medical students.

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