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United States President Barack Obama’s health insurance exchanges came under heavy fire earlier this year when the system’s central website struggled to keep up with traffic. But now there’s reason for low-income families who did find a plan to be happy: many expecting mothers will receive far better support and far lower medical bills when […]
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The first case of the often deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has been recorded inside Lebanon. The infected man went to hospital feeling ill, but was able to leave after receiving treatment. This particular case was not considered severe, but it’s still raising red flags among Lebanese health officials. It’s believed the man contracted […]
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There’s no denying that “wearable technology” — like Google Glass specs that can give you directions — represents a hot new trend. Now, one company has unveiled special shirts capable of tracking your heart rate. It’s welcome news for both athletes and people dealing with heart conditions. The heart-tracking clothes are the work of OMsignal, […]
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A new study appearing in the journal Pediatrics finds that parents often dismiss the idea of taking children under age one to see a dentist. And that’s a major mistake, most health experts insist. The study was carried out by Dr. Jonathon Maguire and a team of health researchers at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital. After […]
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now telling people to stop taking aspirin as a way to prevent a first heart attack. The FDA says that while taking aspirin might help prevent a second heart attack, it’s not advisable for people who have yet to encounter such a health problem. The FDA is making […]
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