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As Medicaid work requirements loom, study finds links between coverage, better health and higher employment

Leg, foot amputations up 65% in Illinois hospitals from 2016 to 2023; diabetes and artery disease may be culprits

Doctor Tripped Up by $64K Bill for Ankle Surgery and Hospital Stay

Physician Lauren Hughes was heading to see patients at a clinic about 20 miles from her Denver home in February when another driver T-boned...

What Is Fibermaxxing? A Dietitian Explains This Fiber Trend

Your social media feed is buzzing with a new wellness trend: fibermaxxing. Between the smoothie recipes and gym selfies, influencers are sharing their high-fiber...
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As the United States disavows the World Health Organization, Canada must...

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Reporter Assesses Rise in Vaccine Exemptions, Gives Other Stories To Watch...

KFF Health News Southern correspondent Sam Whitehead discussed vaccine exemptions on WAMU’s “Health Hub” on Jan. 22. Whitehead also discussed major Georgia health stories...
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Microplastics In Salt and How to Avoid Them

I often discuss how salt is essential for health, from supporting electrolyte balance to regulating blood pressure. Dialing in my salt consumption has also...
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‘Non-industrialized’ style diet can reduce risk of chronic disease

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Pre-pregnancy health initiatives overlook adolescents and young adults

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Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’

January 21, 2025 Article HTML Jan. 16 This week on the KFF Health News Minute: AI tools in medicine might not save money, and credit agencies can...