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Soccer-playing engineer calls foul on pricey knee brace

Soccer-playing engineer calls foul on pricey knee brace

After a sports injury, Esteban Serrano owed $829.41 for a knee brace purchased with insurance through his doctor's office. The same kind of brace costs less than $250 online.
by Paula Andalo

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To curb kids' sugary drink habits, pediatricians now call for soda taxes

To curb kids' sugary drink habits, pediatricians now call for soda taxes

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association, in a joint statement, endorsed taxes on sugary drinks, restrictions on marketing to kids and incentives for healthier purchases.
by Allison Aubrey

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Doubts rise about evidence that U.S. diplomats in Cuba were attacked

Doubts rise about evidence that U.S. diplomats in Cuba were attacked

Nearly two years after the U.S. said diplomats in Cuba had been injured in a series of "health attacks," many scientists say there's still no proof anyone was injured.
by Jon Hamilton

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From 'nappuccinos' to more weekend z's: strategies to catch up on lost sleep

From 'nappuccinos' to more weekend z's: strategies to catch up on lost sleep

Sleeping in on the weekend or taking a brief nap can help you recover from a single bad night. But just five consecutive nights of too little sleep can lead to weight gain and elevated blood sugar.
by Allison Aubrey

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Are the risks of drugs that enhance imaging tests overblown?

Are the risks of drugs that enhance imaging tests overblown?

A contrast agent doesn't make you feel better or treat what's ailing you. But by making CT scans clearer, contrast might be crucial in helping your doctor make the right diagnosis.
by Clayton Dalton

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It will take more than transparency to reduce drug prices, economists say

It will take more than transparency to reduce drug prices, economists say

The Trump administration wants to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing. But health economists say the administration's call to tie prices to what other nations pay might work better.
by Alison Kodjak

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Legislation would provide Minn. firefighters help with health problems

The legislation would create an employee assistance program to help Minnesota firefighters facing mental health issues related to their occupation. In addition, any firefighter diagnosed with cancer or heart disease would be eligible for a $30,000 lump sum payment.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How much should the state do to keep health insurance costs down?

How much should the state do to keep health insurance costs down?

From reinsurance for health insurers to a state insurance buy-in option for consumers, Minnesota lawmakers keep tinkering with ideas to bring health costs down and keep more people insured.

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