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How To Make a High-Deductible Health Plan Work for You

Healthcare plans with high deductibles can spell trouble, but there are ways to make them work. Is a pre-tax savings account is possible? >

A Look at the Industries Contributing to the Rise in Chronic Diseases

We tend to blame individuals for the unhealthy food choices they make, but what about industries’ marketing efforts promoting those choices? >

Opioids Are Not as Effective as You Think

The drugs often prescribed for acute pain only provide pain relief for a short time and can lead to nausea, tolerance and overdose. >

To Avoid Care Disruptions, Know When the Clock Runs Out on Your Prior Authorization

A woman with multiple sclerosis wanted to be able to walk up the stairs at home without losing her balance. >

It Sounds Like Good News for Women, But...

Women tend to have less arterial plaque than men, but their risk of chest pain and having a heart attack is the same. Here's why. >

Artificial Intelligence Isn't Going Away. How Should Medicine Deal with It?

AI-based searches for information on medical conditions return a mixed bag of results. Patients and doctors need to be aware of the issues. >

Americans Are Having a Midlife Crisis

Middle-aged Americans are less satisfied than peers in Europe. Affordable health and child care and support for aging parents would help. >

As Insurance Prices Rise, Families Puzzle Over Options

The end of government subsidies to the Affordable Care Act has left many people stranded financially and without good options. >

Investors Zero in on Autism Treatment Centers

Private equity firms are buying up autism therapy centers, a move that could have a big impact on treatment and Medicaid's bottom line. >

Cannabis’ Medical Benefits - Up in Smoke?

Despite enthusiasm for the promise of medical marijuana, scientific support for its effectiveness exists for only a few conditions. >

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