A “ghost network” is when a health plan lists providers in its network who are not actually available. The problem is rampant in mental health care, reporting by ProPublica shows. …
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How a one patient got trapped in a health insurance ghost network : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesVanessa Saba for ProPublica If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or be in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Early …
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Ravi Coutinho took a picture of himself on May 22, 2023, hoping to mark the beginning of his recovery from alcohol use disorder. Webber Coutinho family hide caption toggle caption …
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Whooping cough cases in U.S. quadruple in less than a year, CDC says : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAn infant receives a routine vaccination at First Georgia Physician Group Pediatrics in Fayetteville, Ga., in 2021. Infectious diseases experts say children didn’t stay up to date on their whooping …
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Plastic wrap used on cucumbers has been found to contain phthalates. J Rosello/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption J Rosello/iStockphoto/Getty Images Thousands of chemicals used in food packaging and food …
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Philip Morris sells asthma inhaler company, citing ‘unwarranted opposition’ to its goals : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCigarette and tobacco company Philip Morris International is selling Vectura, a British pharmaceutical firm that makes asthma inhalers. An office of the company is seen here in Neuchatel, western Switzerland. …
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Cleaning your body seems simple enough. If you’re smelly or sweaty, just hop in the shower or get in the bath. But when you start getting into the details, things …
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Deadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn August, Mary Collins and daughter Rory were both still recovering after Collins experienced severe high blood pressure in her pregnancy, which led to Rory’s premature delivery. Thom Bridge for …
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As his stem cells are collected, DeShawn “DJ” Chow talks about his upcoming sickle cell gene therapy treatment with pediatric hematologist-oncologist Leo Wang at City of Hope Children’s Cancer Center …
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Chemicals from food packaging leach into food — affecting people’s health : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA new study finds more than 3,000 chemicals used in food packaging are getting into people’s bodies. Some — including BPA, phthalates and PFAS — have clear health concerns; others …