Health
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‘Close to the Line’: Why More Seniors Are Living in Poverty
Benefits extended earlier in the coronavirus pandemic have been rolled back. But many older Americans are not taking advantage of…
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A Third of Medicaid Recipients With Opioid Use Disorder Aren’t Getting Medication to Treat It
A new analysis also found wide disparities in age and race, with Black and young people receiving treatments at far…
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F.D.A. Moves to Regulate Lab Tests That It Says Put Patients ‘at Risk’
Genetic testing that reveals potential cancer risks or other maladies with no regulatory oversight is among the targets of the…
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Gender Surgeries Nearly Tripled From 2016 Through 2019, Study Finds
The number of procedures rose to roughly 13,000 in 2019 from about 4,550 in 2016 as access broadened, researchers estimated.
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A Stroke Stole Her Ability to Speak at 30. A.I. Is Helping to Restore It Years Later.
The brain activity of a paralyzed woman is being translated into words spoken by an avatar. This milestone could help…
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A Novel Therapy, Using Writing, Shows Promise for PTSD
The News A comparatively quick treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, in which a patient writes about traumatic experiences in five…
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How a Small Gender Clinic Landed in a Political Storm
The small Midwestern gender clinic was buckling under an unrelenting surge in demand. Last year, dozens of young patients were…
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How Nursing Homes Failed to Protect Residents From Covid
A series of hurdles prevented the facilities from shielding older people, despite the best efforts of staff. Experts are calling…
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We Know Where New Weight Loss Drugs Came From, but Not Why They Work
Every so often a drug comes along that has the potential to change the world. Medical specialists say the latest…
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Surgeons Improve Function of Kidneys Transplanted From Genetically Altered Pigs
In two experiments, researchers implanted the organs into brain-dead patients for extended periods, raising hopes for a new supply of…