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A Helping Hand for Families Caring for Kids with Special Needs

October 31, 2025

In Arizona, a special place called Ryan House offers a lifeline for families like the Dobsons. Gideon, an 11-year-old boy with complex medical needs, stays there once a month. This gives his parents, Kathleen and Seth, a much-needed break. Gideon has many health challenges, including blindness, epil

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Healthcare Students and the Future of Integrated Care

October 31, 2025

Healthcare students are the future of medicine. Their knowledge and attitudes today will shape how they practice tomorrow. A recent study looked at how well students from three different schools understand and value integrated healthcare. This approach combines nutrition, lifestyle changes, and trad

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Health Insurance Costs Set to Soar as Key Support Ends

October 30, 2025

In 2026, many Americans might see a big jump in their health insurance bills. This is because some financial help from the government, which made plans cheaper, is ending. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, has been helping people pay for health insurance since 2014. But now, wi

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Healthcare Costs in California: A Growing Crisis

October 30, 2025

California is facing a significant healthcare crisis as insurance prices soar due to a stalemate in Congress. The state's regulators predict that premiums for nearly 2 million people who buy health coverage through the state's marketplace will nearly double on average. This price hike is particularl

politics

How Work Rules Shake Up Medicaid

October 30, 2025

Let's talk about Medicaid and work requirements. This is a big deal because it changes who gets help and who doesn't. Some people think it's fair to make folks work to get benefits. Others say it's not that simple. Why? Because not everyone can work. Some have health issues, or they can't find jobs.

science

Unlocking the Secrets of Aging: AI and the Data Challenge

October 30, 2025

Aging science is on the brink of exciting discoveries, but there's a big problem: not enough data. Experts say we need more information about how our bodies age, considering factors like gender, ethnicity, and environment. Right now, we don't have enough details to understand these differences. One

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Why India Needs to Talk About Blood Pressure

October 30, 2025

Blood pressure checks are not a priority for many in India. Yet, this silent health issue can lead to serious heart problems. The problem is, many people don't realize they have high blood pressure until it's too late. Age and lifestyle play a big role in who gets checked. Older adults and those wi

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A Mother's Fight for Justice After Tragic Loss

October 30, 2025

A mother is fighting for answers after her daughter's untimely death. Lyndsey Sutherland is suing a health center, claiming they missed critical signs of a rare leukemia in her 15-year-old daughter, Jasmine Vincent. The trial has been emotional, with videos of Jasmine's cheerful moments playing in c

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Big Changes for Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

October 30, 2025

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital just got a huge boost. A generous donation of $50 million from entrepreneur Tom Golisano is set to transform the hospital. This is the largest donation the hospital has seen since 1963. The hospital will now be called Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospit

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Teamwork Tackles High Blood Sugar in Diabetes Care

October 30, 2025

Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common, and many people struggle to manage their blood sugar levels. A recent study explored a new way to help those with high HbA1c, a marker of long-term blood sugar control. The idea was simple: bring together primary care nurses and community pharmacists to provi