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Oct 26

Widely used algorithm for follow-up care in hospitals is racially biased, study finds

By Shraddha Chakradhar, STAT

An algorithm commonly used by hospitals and other health systems to predict which patients are most likely to need follow-up care classified white patients overall as being more ill than black patients — even when they were just as sick,…

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Oct 24

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A brief but spectacular take on eradicating avoidable blindness

At age 12, Andrew Bastawrous was told by his teachers that he was slow and inattentive. But the results of an eye exam explained why: he had very poor vision. Globally, as many as 2.5 billion people who need glasses…

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Sep 18

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How teens across the country are reacting to news of vaping dangers

After reporting that a 40-year-old man died over the weekend due to vaping, the state of California is launching an ad campaign to warn against the dangers of the practice. Federal health officials are also urging people not to vape,…

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Mar 13

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The stunning truth about asbestos use in the U.S.

By Miles O'Brien

Asbestos is no longer ubiquitous in building materials, and since it's proven to cause cancer, many Americans likely assumed the substance had been banned entirely. But not only is asbestos a naturally occurring mineral, it is also still used to…

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Jan 27

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Ebola patients stranded by violence in Democratic Republic of Congo

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An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing, the World Health Organization said Friday, having killed 436 of more than 700 infected. This region also volatile, where health workers are attacked and armed conflict is preventing emergency…

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Jan 21

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Consumption of marijuana edibles rises amidst scarce research into their health impact

By Lori Jane Gliha, Rocky Mountain PBS

As more states legalize recreational use of marijuana, edible forms of the drug are also becoming increasingly popular. But little research has been done on potential complications of consuming the substance, and some scientists believe they can cause hallucinogenic reactions.

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Dec 12

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Even a haircut can prompt a conversation about health care

By Gabriel Kramer

In the old days, a man went to a barber shop for a haircut and a shave. But at Urban Kutz in Cleveland, patrons are more likely to be wearing a blood pressure cuff than a neck wrap. Gabriel Kramer…

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Aug 12

After a C-section, women who want a vaginal birth may struggle to find care

By Molly Enking

In some areas of the U.S., it can be very difficult to find a hospital or doctor who will support a woman attempting a VBAC, despite data showing they can be a safe option.

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Aug 10

Why is so little global funding devoted to adolescent health?

By Laura Santhanam

Adolescents make up a quarter of the population in developing countries, but on average receive less than 2 percent of all global health funding, according to a new report.

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Jul 28

New Ebola species is reported for first time in a decade

By Helen Branswell, STAT

The family of Ebola viruses has just gotten a bit bigger. The government of Sierra Leone has announced that a new species of Ebola, the sixth, has been discovered there in bats.

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