Celebrity influencers are promoting the pricey scans to catch disease early, but a doctor argues the U.S. should focus instead on reaching everyone with proven screenings and prevention strategies.
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People with HIV are aging, and the challenges are piling up
Advances in medicine mean more people are living longer with HIV. But aging with HIV comes with increased health risks, and this growing population needs specialized care that’s hard to find.
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Abortion providers back to ‘business as usual’ after high court’s mifepristone ruling
The Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling upholds access to mifepristone, a drug used in more than 60% of abortions. The decision shocked some doctors and abortion rights advocates.
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In Baltimore, nurses go door-to-door to bring primary care to the whole neighborhood
A cadre of Johns Hopkins nurses are adapting a model for primary care that’s been successful in Costa Rica. They will visit every household in a Baltimore community to assess health care and social needs at least once a year.
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8 mistakes to avoid if you’re going out in the heat
Spending time outside in scorching weather can put you at risk of heat stroke or exhaustion. Here’s what to watch out for and how to stay safe.
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Broadband subsidies for rural Americans are ending, putting telehealth at risk
Myrna Broncho relies on broadband for medical care after a bad injury on her ranch. She’s among millions facing a jump in costs or lost connections if the Affordable Connectivity Program expires.
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After gun violence, who cleans up the street? Philadelphia takes on a traumatic task
After a shooting, relatives or neighbors of the victim are sometimes left to clean up human remains on their own. Philadelphia’s new program will start addressing that fraught task.
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New rules are in the works about abortion bans in Texas. Almost nobody’s happy.
The Texas Medical Board has drafted guidelines for doctors to decide when an abortion is necessary and legal under the state’s strict ban. The rules were widely panned at a recent public hearing.
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Limited testing of raw milk for bird flu leaves safety questions unanswered
An avian flu outbreak in dairy herds has stoked tensions between the federal government and raw milk advocates. Milk testing could provide assurances and useful data, but some farmers oppose it.
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U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis levels
Powerful synthetic opioids and drugs like meth and cocaine still flood U.S. communities, fueling historically high overdose deaths.
