In the spring of 2020, as Massachusetts experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases in the Boston area, four area hospitals
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Should you ditch your gaiter as a face mask? Not so fast, scientists say
Face masks play a critical role in helping to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, and could save tens
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New toxin found in certain hand sanitizers; FDA adds products to 'do not use' list
CDC advises having a face mask, hand sanitizer, and tissues when venturing out Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat
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Quality of care at rural hospitals may not differ as much as reported, study suggests
Critical access hospitals (CAHs) provide care to Americans living in remote rural areas. As important health care access points, these
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Ability, not age, should be the only factor determining what exercise you do
It’s a common assumption that exercise in older people is difficult and dangerous, so it’s perhaps best avoided. But this
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Problem gambling and crime appear co-symptomatic, not causal
New research from a University at Buffalo sociologist is providing valuable insight into better understanding the association between criminal behaviors
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Health plans not implementing prior authorization reforms
(HealthDay)—Physicians say prior authorization (PA) continues to interfere with patient care and can lead to adverse clinical consequences, according to
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Asthma does not seem to increase the severity of COVID-19
Asthma does not appear to increase the risk for a person contracting COVID-19 or influence its severity, according to a
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Financial conflicts of interest are often not disclosed in spinal surgery journals
Many studies published by major spinal surgery journals do not include full disclosure of researchers’ financial conflicts of interest (COIs),
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Working out at home works for women – so well they might not go back to gyms
Digital fitness is enjoying a COVID-19 boom. Online fitness technology provider Virtuagym reports a 400% increase in engagement and a
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