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Did Trump Confuse the Public Option With 'Medicare for All'?
During the final presidential debate, President Donald Trump claimed that 180 million people would lose their private health insurance to socialized medicine if the Democratic presidential nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden, is elected president.
Hospitals are Full But Some Parts of Idaho Refuse Mask Rules
Moments after hearing an Idaho hospital was overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients and looking at sending people as far away as Seattle for care, members of a regional health department board voted Thursday to repeal a local mask mandate.
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Drug: Antiviral Remdesivir
The drug, which California-based Gilead Sciences Inc. is calling Veklury, cut the time to recovery by five days in a large study led by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Bridging the Miles: Teledentistry Makes Some Dentists Wince
Some dentists smile about its promise, seeing it as a way to become more efficient while others see it as lesser-quality care that's cheaper for dental professionals to provide, allowing them to make more money.
Biden's Big Health Agenda Won't Be Easy to Achieve
If Joe Biden wins the presidency in November, health is likely to play a high-profile role in his agenda. Just probably not in the way he or anyone else might have predicted.
Do You Need to Wear a Mask if You're 6 Feet Away From Others?
Health experts recommend wearing masks in public and keeping your distance from others in most cases, but whether you should do both could depend on the situation.
The Impacts of Unconscious Bias in Health Care
"As women of color, you get questioned a lot about your emotions and the truth of your physical state. You get called an exaggerator a lot throughout the course of your life," says Karla Monterroso.
Older COVID Patients Battle 'Brain Fog,' Weakness and Emotional Turmoil
"Many older patients are having trouble organizing themselves and planning what they need to do to get through the day," said Dr. Zijian Chen. "They're reporting that they've become more and more forgetful."
CDC Redefines 'Close Contact'
U.S. health officials Wednesday redefined what counts as close contact with someone with COVID-19 to include briefer but repeated encounters.
Worsening Opioid Crisis Overshadowed in Presidential Race
"I just think that Trump doesn't understand addiction," said Diane Urban, 53, a Republican from Delphos, Ohio, who voted for the president in 2016 and whose son died from an overdose in 2019.
What Are the Current Treatment Options for COVID-19?
There are several, and which one is best depends on how sick someone is.
Jeff Bridges Says He has Lymphoma, Cites Good Prognosis
Jeff Bridges says he is being treated for lymphoma and his prognosis is good.
World Struggles as Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Pass 40 Million
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the planet has surpassed 40 million, but experts say that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the true impact of the pandemic that has upended life and work around the world.
Majority of Voters Tilt Toward Biden as Health Issues Weigh Heavily
At least half of voters prefer former Vice President Joe Biden's approach to health care over President Donald Trump's, suggesting voter concern about lowering costs and managing the pandemic could sway the outcome of this election, a new poll shows.
How Harmony CBD Transformed a Life-Threatening Diagnosis
With her daughter's life at stake, Janel Ralph researched and launched a vertical CBD company to minimize the effects of a rare brain disease. Now, Harmony CBD is helping customers of all kinds.
Does the Flu Vaccine Affect Your Chances of Getting COVID-19?
The flu vaccine protects you from seasonal influenza, not the coronavirus — but avoiding the flu is especially important this year.
Europe, US Reel as Virus Infections Surge at Record Pace
Coronavirus cases around the world have climbed to all-time highs of more than 330,000 per day as the scourge comes storming back across Europe and spreads with renewed speed in the U.S.
Robotic Vaginectomy to be Offered in US for the First Time
Dr. Sherman Leis, founder of The Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery, has announced a new robotic vaginectomy procedure developed for transmasculine patients.
US Wildfire Smoke Exposes Millions to Hazardous Pollution
Smoke at concentrations that topped the government's charts for health risks and lasted at least a day enshrouded counties inhabited by more than 8 million people across five states in recent weeks.
Sleepless Nights, Hair Loss and Cracked Teeth: Pandemic Stress Takes Its Toll
It turns out there's a common thread among many of these conditions, one that has been months in the making: chronic stress.