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Experts Say Rural Emergency Rooms Are Increasingly Run Without Doctors

Arielle Zionts EKALAKA, Mont. — There was no doctor on-site when a patient arrived in early June at the emergency room in the small hospital...
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Flawed advice on drug safety is pushing women to stop breastfeeding, says new study

Journalists Distill $50B Rural Health Fund and Newsmaking Diagnoses

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Ultimate Guide to Breastfeeding Nutrition

August is National Breastfeeding Month—an ideal time to highlight the role nutrition plays in supporting both you and your baby during this special phase...

What words in online reviews tell us about hospital visits

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CDC Firings Fray Lifelines to Local Health Departments

The U.S. public health system has long been under strain, stymied by declines in funding as well as employees. And so state and local...
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My Unconventional Approach to Parenting (and Education)

As with most things in life, I approach parenting 6 kids with a bit of a different style. I’ve been known to wash my...
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Dietitian-Approved Guide to Whole Grains: 7 Must-Try Picks and How to...

With all the hype around protein, a lot of people are sleeping on whole grains. A few examples of whole grains include oatmeal, farro,...
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How AI and network science are transforming our understanding of food...

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How the hidden epidemic of violence against nurses affects health care

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States Facing Doctor Shortages Ease Licensing Rules for Foreign-Trained Physicians

A growing number of states have made it easier for doctors who trained in other countries to get medical licenses, a shift supporters say...