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A Unique Nasal Spray Design Aims To Give Relief To Sinus Sufferers

When it comes to treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis, it’s not the drug that’s the problem, but rather finding a way to deliver it in hard to reach cavities of our sinuses.

Health Hubs And Medicare Advantage Boost CVS Health

CVS Health said a big boost in enrollment in seniors signing up for Medicare Advantage plans and new “health hub” formats in its stores are helping boost profits.

Automated Virtual Reality Therapy Pioneer Oxford VR Secures Record $12.5 Million Investment

This capital infusion will enable Oxford VR to accelerate U.S. expansion of its evidence-based and scalable automated VR therapy solutions for behavioral health issues, and to continue expanding its treatment pipeline into conditions such as anxiety, d…

Beluga Whales Can Get Sick With Coronavirus, Too

In some cases, the symptoms in marine mammals are similar to those in humans.

Why Obamacare Supporters Should Favor the Trump Administration’s Medicaid Block Grant Proposal

In my mind, the people that are opposing the Trump administration’s block grant proposals are letting their ideology stand in the way of millions of people becoming eligible for substantial, if not optimal, Medicaid benefits.

Experiencing Trauma In Childhood Linked To Increased Risk Of Developing Dementia

Researchers in Japan published a study this week that examined the connection between adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, and dementia risk.

First Time Ever, Artificial Intelligence Develops Drug Candidate

In the case of developing drugs, while DSP-1181 may have been the first, scientists are convinced it is far from the last.

Coronavirus Gets A New Name: COVID-19. Here’s Why That Is Important

The World Health Organization has finally named the coronavirus strain involved in the recent outbreak. Why does a name matter so much?

Trump Proposes 16% Cut To CDC As Global Number Of Coronavirus Infections And Deaths Rise

The World Health Organization officially named coronavirus “COVID-19” amid the ongoing outbreak.

One In Four Cancer Survivors Can’t Afford Their Medical Care–And We’re Blaming The Wrong People

One in four cancer survivors struggle to pay their medical bills. An even higher number worry about whether they’ll be able to scrounge up the money to pay off their out-of-pocket healthcare costs.