Daylight saving time is over again, and much of the United States, Europe, Canada, and many other countries have a fall tradition of turning their clocks back an hour in a sort of Groundhog Day hesitation. We plan to move forward (again) next spring when the government resumes daylight saving …
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More than half of Australians have private health insurance. Around a quarter, or around 4 million people, are members of Medibank, Australia’s largest health insurer and the company at the center of the current cybersecurity breach.Medibank is committed to supporting affected customers. However, such violations may lead some customers to …
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The word health refers to a state of complete emotional and physical well-being. Healthcare exists to help people maintain this optimal state of health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), healthcare costs in the United States were $3.5 trillionTrusted Source in 2017. However, despite this expenditure, people in …
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Recover from Delivery So, you’ve finally given birth! Getting home and being proactive for your new bundle of joy may be the first thing on your mind. However, just as their body needs time to grow, yours needs time to heal. You may find yourself asking: “How long till I …
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Kratom is the common name for the tree Mitragyna speciosa. It is native to Southeast countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Borneo, and Papua New Guinea. The leaves are the primary source of the extract. The tree grows to a height of 25 m with a diameter of 0.9m. The color …
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Blood Pressure Supplements When it comes to blood pressure supplements, there are a lot of options on the market. But with all the different brands and ingredients, it can be hard to know the best one for you. In this guide, we’ll outline what to look for when choosing a …
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As the health care industry increasingly shifts to value-based care (VBC) and alternative payment models, its biggest challenge is inertia. Fee-for-service (FFS) and pay-for-performance (P4P) have been firmly entrenched for years, along with the associated business processes and costly legacy systems that support them. To fully realize VBC’s value, these existing processes and …
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In 2015, just a few days after feeling unwell, I was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of septic shock. It is a life-threatening condition with over 50 percent mortality. I had never heard of sepsis or septic shock before spending a week in the hospital, but it nearly …
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The US Food and Drug Administration will review a pharmaceutical company’s application for the first over-the-counter contraceptive in November 2022, with a decision expected in the first half of 2023. Approved OTC hormonal contraceptive products do not require a prescription and are considered self-care defined as “the practice of health-conscious …
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Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery is as popular and common as ever, but the main difference now is that it is more readily available to the public, not just celebrities. With this new accessible turn that the industry has taken, it is important to look at the pros and cons of …
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