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Heath Update October 6, 2026·3 min read

Time to Stop “Calling it Reimbursement”

The Health Care Blog – Read More By JEFF GOLDSMITH Back during the Jurassic period, at the beginning of my consulting career, senior colleagues at Ernst…

Heath Update October 6, 2026·3 min read

‘Peak Pain’ Happens at a Younger Age Than Many of Us Think

Latest Stories – Pain News Network – Read More By Pat Anson We often think of pain as a symptom of old age. Aching muscles and…

Heath Update October 6, 2026·1 min read

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Med News October 6, 2026·1 min read

Trump says Russia plague reports concerning: Microbes ‘stronger and smarter’

Healthcare News – Read More President Trump said Monday he is concerned about the suspected plague case in Russia, saying the U.S. is “looking at it…

Med News October 6, 2026·1 min read

Poll: Democrats hold major advantage on health care costs

Healthcare News – Read More Health care costs remain a top affordability concern for voters, who trust Democrats over Republicans on the issue by a nearly…

Med News October 6, 2026·6 min read

Letter From the Editor-in-Chief: Is Worrying About Sleep Keeping Us Awake?

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More A recent study found that a lack of REM and deep sleep is linked to higher risks of dozens…

Med News October 6, 2026·5 min read

FDA Issues Class II Blood Pressure Medication Recall, Over 13,000 Bottles Affected

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More The FDA initiated a second recall of its 25 mg chlorthalidone tablets this year, bringing the total to more…

Med News October 6, 2026·5 min read

Cutting Back on Ultra-Processed Foods May Help Ease Depression Symptoms

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Recent research has found that reducing UPF intake may help improve symptoms of depression. cafotodigital · E+/Getty A small…

Med News October 6, 2026·4 min read

Increasing Ozempic Dose Linked to Lower Heart Risk Than Switching to Mounjaro

Healthline News RSS Feed – Read More Recent research suggests that increasing your Ozempic dose may offer greater heart protection than switching to Mounjaro. Eva Kongshavn…

Med News October 5, 2026·1 min read

Congressional acuity test? Some lawmakers want to talk about age, absences

Healthcare News – Read More Calls for congressional reform have bubbled up on both sides of the aisle after two lawmakers’ months-long absences fueled debate over…

Med Update October 5, 2026·2 min read

Doctors Should Keep an Eye on Your Mix of Medication. If They Don’t, You Should.

KFF Health News – Read More Medications can snowball as we age. Pill organizers pile up. Prescriptions that are no longer necessary can mix with other…

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