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This Healthcare Reform Could Finally Bring Democrats And Republicans Together

Like all policies that give patients control over their health benefits, ICHRAs will help employers and employees get better value for their healthcare dollar.

Britain’s Black Women Still Far More Likely To Die Giving Birth

Deprivation is also linked to mortality, with women living in the poorest parts of the country twice as likely to die as those living in the richest.

Rite Aid Files For Bankruptcy With More ‘Underperforming Stores’ To Close

Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday and disclosed plans to close additional “underperforming stores.”

Who’s Still Dying From Complications Related To Covid-19?

While Covid-19 deaths have declined over time as population-wide immunity increased, all the same there continue to be sub-populations predisposed to severe disease.

Study: Selfies May Make Women Appear Slimmer, Here’s The Potential Impact

A study just published in PLOS ONE asked participants to evaluate the weight and appearance of models in selfies versus photos taken from other angles.

New Study Offers Hope For Future Rabies Cure

When you were growing up, your parents may have told you to stay away from stray or wild animals.

Inflation Reduction Act’s Drug Pricing Provisions May Lead To Lower Prices In Oncology

As IRA drug pricing provisions take shape, market dynamics will change in ways that will likely yield downward pressure, at least on the prices of existing cancer drugs.

RSV Vaccines Aren’t Covered By Medicare For These Vulnerable Groups

Ahead of RSV season, some people are having issues with insurance coverage, forcing them to pay over $330 for vaccines.

Kids And Guns: A Deadly Combination

Firearms are now the leading cause of deaths of American children. Many can be prevented by convincing gun owners to securely store their firearms.

Aravind: An Answer To India’s Cataract Problem

Today, cataract surgery is widely available in India, with over 8.3 million surgeries in 2022-2023 thanks to groups like Aravind.