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What If Trump Chooses the “Nuclear Option” to Blow Up Obamacare?

Premiums would rise—and so would the federal deficit—if the president were to end cost-sharing payments. Here are the numbers.

Can Pets Improve Kids’ Health?

New research counters previous findings that implied that pets promote better physical and mental health in children.

Pharma CEO Quits Trump Council as Way to “Take a Stand Against Intolerance”

The president tweeted a swift retort to the African-American head of Merck.

Findings Show Opioid Use Higher Among Cancer Survivors

Use of these powerful pain relievers is common even in individuals who are 10 years or longer past diagnosis.
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This HIV Group Helped Save Obamacare, but What’s Next?

The Recess Resistance Toolkit by Positive Women’s Network–USA can help you “bird-dog” Congress members during the August break.

Are Social Isolation and Loneliness Deadlier Than Obesity?

Experts claim that sadness about being alone and a sense of separation from others may factor into premature deaths.

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Can the Inability to Taste Food Lead to Obesity?

Those with desensitized taste buds are more likely to choose sweeter foods and eventually get fat.
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“Forgotten Ones” Report Looks at Latinos Aging With HIV

Despite the prevalence of low socioeconomic status, most survey respondents reported undetectable viral loads.

Clusters of HIV Transmissions Crop Up Among Young Gay Latinos

San Antonio is a “hot spot” of six different clusters of genetically similar viruses. One includes 27 confirmed cases.

The Three Most Important Elements of the Mediterranean Diet for Colorectal Health

Consuming more fish and fruits and fewer soft drinks may lower the risk of colorectal cancer.

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Senate Fails to Repeal Health Care Law

Activists cheer #WeKilledTheBill but stress that the fight is not over as Trump vows to “let Obamacare implode.”

#ShowYourFace for World Hepatitis Day 2017

The annual awareness day is held every year on July 28. This year’s theme aims to put a human face to the epidemic.

Youth With Diabetes Have High Rates of Peripheral Neuropathy

Several modifiable factors besides poor blood sugar levels are linked to nerve damage in diabetic youth.

Senate Votes to Open Debate of Obamacare Repeal

Further opportunities to #KillTheBill and #SaveACA remain.

Diet and Exercise Improve Cancer Survival Rates

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