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Health

How to get relief from unexpectedly high medical bills

August 17, 2024

Medical bills are seen in Temple Hills, Md., on June 26, 2023.(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) By Cora LewisASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Unexpectedly high medical bills are common in the United States, but there are ways to get relief. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, one in five Americans are affected by outstanding medical…

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Unlock better sleep: Treatments to overcome sleep apnea

July 28, 2024

BPT Do you snore? You may be tempted to dismiss it as an annoying but nonserious condition. You may even have a family history of snoring or think of it as an unavoidable side effect of aging. However, snoring is often the first sign of sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a…

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Nurturing the mental health of young children

July 14, 2024

FAMILY FEATURES The earliest years of children’s lives lay the foundation for their social and emotional well-being, setting the stage for success in school and beyond. For parents, caregivers, and educators, it’s crucial to prioritize and nurture the mental health of children in their care. Dr. Lauren Loquasto, senior vice president and chief academic officer…

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Top OB-GYN reveals easy tips for reproductive health and wellness

July 2, 2024

BPT Taking care of your sexual and reproductive health is an important part of your overall well-being. Many people find it hard to talk about, and there are many myths about sexuality and reproduction. To clarify some of the confusion, Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, an OB-GYN professor at Yale School of Medicine, offers the following…

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Alzheimer’s drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers

June 16, 2024

ABOVE PHOTO: A SIGN FOR ELI LILLY & CO. SITS OUTSIDE THEIR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS in Indianapolis on April 26, 2017. A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly won the backing of federal health advisers on Monday, June 10, 2024, setting the stage for the treatment’s expected approval for people with mild dementia caused by…

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Knowing the signs of stroke

June 8, 2024

FAMILY FEATURES Stroke can happen to anyone – it happens to more than 800,000 people every year in the United States. Knowing the signs of stroke and how to prevent it can help protect you or your loved ones from disabilities caused by stroke. That’s why the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS),…

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Seven things everyone should know about retina specialists

June 3, 2024

BPT Healthy sight allows you to see all of the world’s wonders, and healthy retinas make healthy sight possible. When retinal disease strikes and a clear view of the world is replaced by a curtain-like shadow, central blurriness or straight lines that appear wavy, it’s critical to seek out the expert care uniquely provided by…

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