Health
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‘Financial Ruin Is Baked Into the System’: Readers on the Costs of Long-Term Care
Thousands of people shared their experiences and related to the financial drain on families portrayed in the Dying Broke series.
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Scientists Pinpoint Cause of Severe Morning Sickness
The discovery could lead to better treatments for severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
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How Unconscious Bias in Health Care Puts Pregnant Black Women at Higher Risk
Many Black women report feeling ignored or dismissed by doctors. The consequences can be deadly for mothers and babies.
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New Drugs Can Fix Teenage Obesity, but Young People Don’t Get Them
Pediatricians are hesitating to prescribe medicines like Wegovy, citing their newness and uncertainties around them.
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U.S. Life Expectancy Creeps Up as Covid Deaths Fall
But the country’s health has not fully rebounded from the pandemic, according to new data from the C.D.C.
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Innovative Cancer Treatment May Sometimes Cause Cancer, F.D.A. Says
The News A lifesaving cancer treatment may itself cause cancers, the Food and Drug Administration reported on Tuesday. The treatment,…
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The Neighbors Are All Older, Too. Is That What You Want?
Some seniors prefer age-restricted communities, while others want intergenerational living. There is little research to show which option is healthier.
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Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many
For 35 years, Angela Jemmott and her five brothers paid premiums on a long-term care insurance policy for their 91-year-old…
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How Viral Infections Cause Long-Term Health Problems
In a few patients, the immune system becomes misdirected, attacking the body instead of the virus.
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A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance
Deciding when, or whether, to buy long-term care insurance can be complex. Here’s what to know.