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  • In This Oklahoma Town, Most Everyone Knows Someone Who’s Been Sued by the Hospital
    McAlester Regional Medical Center in Oklahoma has filed close to 5,000 debt collection cases against patients, often represented by the father-daughter law firm of Hackler & Hackler.

  • ‘Emergency’ or Not, Covid Is Still Killing People. Here’s What Doctors Advise to Stay Safe.
    The pandemic isn’t over just because the emergency response is. Covid infections are still surging, so follow guidelines, get vaccinated, and wear masks to stay safe.

  • One in twenty people has no sense of smell – here’s how they might get it back
    Smell training, a therapy for recovering lost sense of smell, may be more effective when combined with cross-modal associations, according to recent research.

  • Fixing Fascia
    Why (And How) You Should Take Care Of Your Fascia: The web-like connective tissue that can cause pain and mobility issues if not properly maintained.

  • As the U.S. Struggles With a Stillbirth Crisis, Australia Offers a Model for How to Do Better
    The U.S. lags behind Australia in stillbirth prevention, with no national plan, awareness campaign, or government-funded research center.

  • ADHD medication – can you take it long term? What are the risks and do benefits continue?
    ADHD medication can make a big difference, but what happens after you find the right one? Here’s what to consider.

  • From straight to curly, thick to thin: here’s how hormones and chemotherapy can change your hair
    From puberty to pregnancy to chemotherapy, various factors can change the texture, thickness, and color of our hair. Hormones and genetics play a significant role in these transformations.

  • Viruses aren’t always harmful. 6 ways they’re used in health care and pest control
    Viruses aren’t just harmful – they can also be harnessed for good. From gene therapy to pest control, here are six ways viruses benefit human health and the environment.

  • How often should you wash your sheets and towels?
    Wash your towels more often than your sheets to avoid bacteria and mold. Towels should be washed every few days, while sheets can be washed every week or two.

  • Hope: A research-based explainer
    Hope is a powerful force that can impact physical, social, and mental health outcomes. Learn more about the science of hope and its role in our lives.

  • 5 dental TikTok trends you probably shouldn’t try at home
    TikTok dental trends may seem tempting, but homemade whitening solutions, oil pulling, rubber bands for gaps, tooth filing, and DIY fillings can be dangerous. Stick to funny videos instead.

  • Mammography AI Can Cost Patients Extra. Is It Worth It?
    AI analysis of mammograms is becoming more common, but questions remain about its value and cost to patients.

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