A wave of transformative but hugely expensive treatments is challenging the budgets of health systems in wealthy nations. Now countries with far fewer resources are…
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Cat Owners Aren’t Taking Them To The Vet Enough. That’s A Problem.
Cats go to the vet less than half as often as dogs, even though they require routine medical care. Here’s why it’s important to go.Read…
View More Cat Owners Aren’t Taking Them To The Vet Enough. That’s A Problem.Emailing Your Doctor May Carry a Fee
More hospitals and medical practices have begun charging for doctors’ responses to patient queries, depending on the level of medical advice.Read More
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New Pill Treats Diabetic Cats Without Daily Insulin Shots
A new, once-daily pill promises to make treating feline diabetes easier in newly diagnosed animals, without the shots.Read More
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Your Body On Alcohol: How It Affects Your Heart, Liver, Weight And Cancer Risk
Is any amount of alcohol good for you? Experts share what it does to key parts of your body and aspects of your health.Read More
View More Your Body On Alcohol: How It Affects Your Heart, Liver, Weight And Cancer RiskCPR and Defibrillators: What You Need to Know
Helping someone in cardiac arrest is not as daunting as it seems.Read More
View More CPR and Defibrillators: What You Need to KnowI.V.F. Offers Hope in China, Even to the Government
China is trying urgently to address its declining population. One idea is to subsidize assisted fertility procedures, which are often a last resort for couples…
View More I.V.F. Offers Hope in China, Even to the GovernmentInside the Hospital Where Damar Hamlin’s Life Was Saved
The trauma care of the Buffalo Bills player highlighted what is done to overcome cardiac arrest, a leading cause of death in the United States.Read…
View More Inside the Hospital Where Damar Hamlin’s Life Was SavedJustice Department Investigating Abbott Infant Formula Plant
Abbott shut down production at the plant last year amid “shocking” sanitation lapses, touching off a disruptive infant supply formula shortage.Read More
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Postpartum Practices From 8 Countries That Will Make You Consider Moving
From a postpartum hotel to home visits from a trained professional, these international care practices will have you looking for your passport.Read More
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