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Robot power can improve mobility in seniors
A new line of wearable robotics could keep seniors on their feet a lot longer. Think of it as a…
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Reporter looks at how diseases of poverty flourish in the U.S.
Neglected tropical diseases, a group of parasitic, bacterial and viral infectious diseases that primarily affect the poorest countries in the…
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Report shows health insurers are failing to comply with mental health parity laws
A recent report indicates that health insurers are failing to comply with mental health parity laws for people with employer-sponsored…
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Reporter uncovers ‘painful mistakes’ in one state’s handling of dentist errors
Over five months, Arthur Kane, an investigative reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, immersed himself in the workings of the…
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Tip sheet looks at global longevity challenge
What do we mean by healthy longevity and how do we achieve it? That is the focus of the Global…
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Expert and author traces history of patient safety movement, suggests stories
Yes, there’s a lot going on these days. Impeachment. Potential war. The 2020 election. (Forget for a minute the cynic’s…
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In 2020, employers’ benefit plans will promote more virtual care and focus on high-cost claims
Companies that pay for employer-sponsored health insurance are continually seeking ways to cut health care costs and improve the care…
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What is known about the mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China
On New Year’s Eve, an infectious disease story emerged from China involving a mysterious pneumonia that has sickened dozens and…
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Will the ACA individual mandate case go directly to the Supreme Court?
Under the most usual course of events, the Supreme Court would not consider (again) the fate of the Affordable Care…
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Award-winning genetics reporter shares her process
Sometimes exploring a topic requires more than one story … or three … and sometimes it involves a bit of…
