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Study: Exposure to Violence Increases Obesity Risk in Teens

Teens consumed more unhealthy foods and beverages on days they were exposed to violence, and suffered from fatigue due to poor sleep the next day, according to a new study by Duke researchers. Those behaviors, especially increased soda consumption, are important predictors of weight gain. More than 20 percent of U.S. adolescents are classified as […]

August 7, 2017

Churches Spread Alzheimer’s Awareness

The church choir in bright blue robes swayed and testified on a hot summer Sunday. Pastor Anthony Everett, in his own robe of orange and brown, preached to his “saints” of Wesley United Methodist Church and they called back their approval with a staggered chorus of “Amen!” But this Sunday, Memory Sunday, was different. Half […]

August 7, 2017

Research: You Can Buy Happiness After All

WASHINGTON— – Yes, you can buy happiness — especially if the money saves you time. People who dole out cash to save time on things like housekeeping, delivery services and taxis are a little bit happier than those who don’t, new research finds. Researchers surveyed more than 6,000 people in four countries and ran an […]

August 2, 2017

Can GOP Stop the Sabotaging of Obamacare?

Congressional Republicans spent months fighting among themselves over how to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. In the wake of last week’s Senate failure, however, GOP lawmakers find themselves increasingly at odds with President Trump. The president wants to “let Obamacare implode” in the hopes of forcing Democrats to the negotiating table. Republicans on […]

August 2, 2017

Things That Cost More Than Transgender Care

President Donald Trump on Wednesday cited “tremendous medical costs” as one of the reasons he will no longer allow transgender people to serve in the U.S. military. Since the 2016 Pentagon decision that allowed trans people to openly serve in the military, health care costs have risen by between $2.4 million and $8.4 million a […]

July 31, 2017

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General: No Official Act, No Change on Transgender Troops

The nation’s senior military officer said Thursday that there will be “no modifications” to Pentagon policies for now despite President Trump social media posts declaring a ban on transgender troops in uniform. Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wrote in a memo to commanders and senior enlisted leaders of the […]

July 31, 2017

Senate Starts New Round on Repeal Votes

Senate Republicans forged ahead Wednesday with proposals aimed at revamping the Affordable Care Act, hoping to produce some sort of legislation that could garner enough support to serve as the basis of negotiations with the House. But after they won a key procedural victory with the help of Vice President Pence’s tiebreaking vote Tuesday, it […]

July 26, 2017

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110 Out of 111 N.F.L. Brains Studied Show Damage

Dr. Ann McKee, a neuropathologist, has examined the brains of 202 deceased football players. A broad survey of her findings was published on Tuesday in The Journal of the American Medical Association. Of the 202 players, 111 of them played in the N.F.L. — and 110 of those were found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, […]

July 26, 2017

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Trump Thinks Health Insurance Costs Young $12 a Year

President Donald Trump has an…interesting conception of how health insurance works. In a new interview with the New York Times, Trump defended his knowledge of health care and the Senate’s chaotic attempts to pass a Republican health care bill to repeal (and, perhaps, replace) Obamacare. (On that front, the situation has been changing almost hourly […]

July 24, 2017

Republicans Press Forward on Repeal Efforts

Republican Party leaders are trying furiously to find 50 votes for some kind of legislation that would, one way or another, repeal the Affordable Care Act. The big focus of their efforts are a handful of relatively moderate senators from states where Obamacare has had a particularly strong impact on coverage. And although the campaign […]

July 24, 2017

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“Repeal Now” Plan Collapses Too

The seven-year Republican quest to undo the Affordable Care Act appeared to reach a dead end on Tuesday in the Senate, leaving President Trump vowing to let President Barack Obama’s signature domestic achievement collapse. Mr. Trump declared that his plan was now to “let Obamacare fail,” and suggested that Democrats would then seek out Republicans […]

July 19, 2017

Suburban Living Reduces Dementia Risks

Living in the suburbs could help protect you from dementia, a study found. People in poorer areas were far more likely to show the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease than those who lived in wealthier districts. Scientists believe factors such as pollution, limited access to healthy food or space to exercise and low levels of […]

July 19, 2017

3 Ways Repeal Would Devastate Communities of Color

Last August, then-candidate Donald Trump tried to court voters of color by asking, “What the hell do you have to lose?” When it comes to health care, the answer is clear: everything. Senate Republicans are poised to vote for the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), which would strip coverage, reduce access to care, and cause […]

July 17, 2017

Short on Votes, GOP Delays Healthcare Action

Did you think the Senate’s high-stakes drama over revamping Obamacare was going to wrap up this week? No such luck. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has been forced to postpone his planned vote on health-care legislation because of…health care, actually. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) will be recovering from surgery for a blood clot over his […]

July 17, 2017

Trump Dumps 500 Employees at V.A.

Drain the swamp” was a favorite chant during President Donald Trump’s campaign, and it looks like he’s kept his promise at the office of Veterans Affairs. A new report says more than 500 employees have been fired at the agency, and another 200 have been suspended. Read More

July 12, 2017

GOP Expected to Offer New Healthcare Bill

Senate Republican leaders plan to unveil on Thursday a new version of their legislation to repeal and replace ObamaCare ahead of a possible vote next week. The revised legislation will include concessions to centrists and conservatives designed to win the necessary 51 votes for passage. Read More

July 12, 2017

FDA OKs First New Drug in Years for Sickle Cell

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug on Friday that reduces the complications associated with sickle cell disease — the first drug approved for the blood disorder in more than 20 years. The drug, called Endari, consists of L-glutamine, which is an amino acid, and is approved for sickle cell patients five […]

July 10, 2017

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NIH Uses Data from App to Track Activity Levels

Using a larger dataset than for any previous human movement study, National Institutes of Health-funded researchers at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, have tracked physical activity by population for more than 100 countries. Their research follows on a recent estimate that more than 5 million people die each year from causes associated with inactivity. […]

July 10, 2017

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