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Kevin Durant’s Achilles Injury: How Bad Is It?

Golden State Warriors’ forward Durant got surgery after his Achilles tendon rupture. How long will it take for him to recover?

Addicted to your tanning bed? Your genes and mental health may both play a role

People with specific gene mutations and elevated depressive symptoms may be at higher risk for cancer-causing indoor tanning addiction.

The Most Important Health Reform Of All

No one discusses the most important health care reform. That is to make it profitable to treat sick and very sick patients. Right now, it is in the interest of health care providers and insurers to avoid them.

Why The Research You’ve Read About On Smartphone Addiction May Be Wrong

Smartphone addiction is a headline-grabbing preoccupation, but just how strong are the conclusions about this “addiction”?

How This Startup Is Applying Machine Learning To Disease Diagnosis

UK-based startup Feebris is using artificial intelligence algorithms for the precision detection of complex respiratory conditions in the field.

Ways To Vet A Caregiver Or Caregiving Agency

Here’s what to know to ensure you find a quality caregiver for your loved one.

Crowded Urgent Care Market Suffers Growing Pains

Private equity have poured dollars into urgent care centers but the industry is not in the best of health.

Centene-WellCare Merger Wins Proxy Advisor’s Support

Shareholder advisor Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has endorsed Centene’s acquisition of WellCare Health Plans.

Where Politics Trumps Science: Ban On Federal Funding Of Research Using Fetal Tissue

Advocates of the ban on federal funding of fetal tissue research oppose abortion. But surely numbers of abortions won’t be impacted by the ban. What will be directly impacted will are legitimate avenues of clinical research. When politics trumps scienc…

The Cost Of Motherhood: Surprise Bills And The Risk Of Maternal Mortality Still Plagues New Moms

Between surprise hospital bills and a record maternal mortality rate, motherhood in 21st century America is more costly than ever.