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How to identify the sounds of a troublesome snore
Most snoring is harmless, aside from the misery it might cause your bed mate. In some cases though, it's a sign of sleep apnea, a serious condition. Here's how to know the difference.
UnitedHealth clients needed more mental health care; UnitedHealth said no
A federal judge in a California class action suit says Twin Cities-based UnitedHealth Group wrongly refused to pay mental health treatment costs for tens of thousands of customers. The judge said the insurer restricted coverage to protect its bottom line.
Prison for forced addiction treatment? A parent's 'last resort' has consequences
Thousands of Massachusetts residents have been committed to treatment for addiction against their will. Some families say locking up addicts in prison isn't treatment. Others say it saves lives.
Amid opioid prescriber crackdown, health officials reach out to pain patients
After dozens of health care workers were charged with illegally prescribing opioids in Appalachia, local health agencies are trying to make sure chronic pain patients don't fall through the cracks.
A promising anti-HIV drug poses a dilemma
The medication is very effective, but there's concern it might cause birth defects if taken by a pregnant woman. Different countries address that issue in very different ways.
How many cherries in frozen pie? FDA may soon drop rules
President Trump may soon be able to claim a sweet victory for his deregulation push, with officials preparing to get rid of the decades-old rules for frozen cherry pies.
High-deductible health policies linked to delayed diagnosis and treatment
Her employer offered only a high-deductible health plan; that meant she'd have to pay up to $6,000 out of pocket each year. Advocates for patients say this sort of underinsurance is snatching lives.
Minnesota Community Measurement says health care disparities persisted in 2018 between people enrolled in state-run health insurance programs and residents with other types of health insurance.