Wednesday, 7 July 2021

Language Barriers Keep Millions From Good Health Care

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A new report reveals that the use of health care was lower among those whose primary language is Spanish compared to English speakers.



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Pope Francis Eats, Walks Two Days After Surgery

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The 84-year-old recently had surgery to remove part of his colon.



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A New Alzheimer’s Drug Offers More Questions Than Answers


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Tuesday, 6 July 2021

Here’s an excerpt from The Daily about the rise of the Delta variant.


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Why Are Men Less Likely to See a Doctor?

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Male patterns of seeking -- or not seeking -- help for medical problems were apparent in a study done by the insurance company Aflac in April 2021 and published in June in conjunction with Men’s Health Month.



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