Patient Sent to Collections for Surgery She Never Had
Grace Elizabeth Elliott got a mysterious hospital bill for medical care she had never received.…
Public Health Agencies Try to Restore Trust as They Fight Misinformation
OKLAHOMA CITY — By the summer of 2021, Phil Maytubby, deputy CEO of the health…
Nigerians with vitiligo face stigma – a skin doctor calls for better support
Vitiligo – a disease which causes pale patches to develop on the skin and mucous…
New injection could boost the fight, but some hurdles remain
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We worked out how much South Africa should pay for it
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South Africa’s prisons are a breeding ground for the spread of TB. Our model shows how
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Ending HIV as a public health threat – 3 essential reads
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Why exercise probably can’t help you target fatty areas of the body
Many people who want to lose weight have a particular area of their body that…
Weighing Risks of a Major Surgery: 7 Questions Older Americans Should Ask Their Surgeon
Larry McMahon, who turns 80 this month, is weighing whether to undergo a major surgery.…
Want a Clue on Health Care Costs in Advance? New Tools Take a Crack at It
Need medical treatment this year and want to nail down your out-of-pocket costs before you…