Wednesday 29 June 2022

Watchdogs Attack Medicare Advantage for Denying Care, Overcharging

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The Government Accountability Office and the Health and Human Services inspector general’s office say seniors enrolled in the program are suffering and taxpayers are getting bilked for billions of dollars a year.



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Widespread 'Superbug' in Pigs Can Jump to Humans

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A strain of the superbug MRSA has emerged in pigs that is highly resistant to antibiotics and is a growing cause of human infections.



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Tuesday 28 June 2022

Your Daughter’s First Period: How to Help Her Be Ready

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Your daughter’s first period can be a confusing time for her -- and for you. Here’s how you can make sure you’re both ready.



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Nearly 3 in 10 Americans Have Insomnia: Survey

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Hours go by with you tossing and turning, with no hope of escape into comfy, restful sleep. Or worse, you’re exhausted with no chance of dozing off before the dreaded morning alarm. If this isn’t you, it may be someone very close to you, suggest the results of a new survey.



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FDA Panel to Weigh Improved Booster Shots From Moderna, Pfizer

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Because the virus mutates so quickly, the FDA may approve the new vaccine formulations as COVID cases are expected to surge again this winter.



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