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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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What You Need to Know About the Health Risks (and Benefits)...

If you’re looking for lean protein, grilling up fish or chicken breast is an appealing choice. But is grilling meat unhealthy? You might have...
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Living near an ocean polluted by microplastics may increase cardiometabolic disease...

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‘Active breaks’ can combat the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle,...

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A Revolutionary Drug for Extreme Hunger Offers Clues to Obesity’s Complexity

Ali Foley Shenk still remembers the panic when her 10-year-old son, Dean, finished a 20-ounce box of raisins in the seconds the cupboard was...
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How To Store Prepped Protein So It Stays Juicy All Week

Meal prepping helps you stay on track with your nutrition goals—but how long does meal prep last before your proteins turn dry or unappetizing?...
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Excessive use of disinfectants in intensive care patients may raise risk...