Dance teachers, health researchers, urban planners — they all have a desire to get people moving. But globally, exercise rates have remained stagnant.
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Medicare Advantage ‘dark money’ group tries to win higher payments for insurers : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMedicare Advantage Majority has spent more than $3.1 million on hundreds of Facebook ads since September 2024, according to Facebook’s Ad Library, a database of the company’s online ads. (Eric …
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Tick-borne meat allergy can affect livestock producers' health and livelihood
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAlpha-Gal syndrome is a tick-borne allergy to a sugar found in red meat. For some livestock producers, it not only affects their health but also their livelihood.
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Saunas are having a moment right now, thanks to a surge of interest in wellness. Enthusiasts cite a range of health benefits. Research shows it’s not just hype.
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ChatGPT is not always reliable on medical advice, new research suggests : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAndriy Onufriyenko/Moment RF/Getty Images As tech companies roll out platforms specifically designed for health care consultation, AI is rapidly becoming a key player in many people’s medical decisions. According to …
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Menopause hormone therapy is in short supply at some pharmacies : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe use of hormone therapy for menopause symptoms has grown steadily over the past several years, due to evolving evidence of safety and new methods of delivery. SVPhilon/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide …
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Under increasing financial stress, primary care practices across the U.S. are banding together in larger groups to negotiate more lucrative insurance contracts — and keep their clinical independence. STEVE INSKEEP, …
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Psilocybin may help people quit smoking, new research finds : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPsilocybin mushrooms ready for harvest in a humidified chamber. Researchers have shown that a dose of psilocybin can help people quit smoking. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John …
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GLP-1s like Ozempic transformed weight loss and diabetes. Is addiction next? : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPeople taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for diabetes were less likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorder, a new study shows. Maria Fabrizio for NPR hide caption toggle caption …
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Menopause hormone therapy is popular, so why the 'mad scramble' to fill prescriptions?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWith the removal of the black-box warning on hormone therapy for menopause, some providers and patients report shortages or delays, waiting for a pharmacy to restock transdermal estrogen patches.