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As many patients seeking an appointment can attest, the nationwide shortage of PTs is real. According to survey data collected by the American Physical Therapy Association, the job vacancy rate for therapists in outpatient settings last year was 17%.
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Back pain? Bum knee? Be prepared to wait for a physical therapist

By Mark Kreidler and KFF Health News
November 28, 2023
Pigs in a rural area of China last year, where the H9N2 bird flu was reportedly infecting pigs and combining with swine flu. The A(H1N2)v swine flu has been detected in an individual in the UK for the first time, the region's Health Security Agency said Monday.
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The U.K. has detected its first human case of a new type of swine flu. What you need to know

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November 27, 2023
Life expectancy in the U.S. for both genders is shortening—but more so for men than women, according to new research.
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U.S. women now live 6 years longer than men—and a lack of male-targeted mental health care might be to blame

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November 16, 2023
WHO launches ‘first global initiative to tackle the epidemic of loneliness,’ with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy as co-chair and Google exec Karen DeSalvo among members
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WHO launches ‘first global initiative to tackle the epidemic of loneliness,’ with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy as co-chair and Google exec Karen DeSalvo among members

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November 15, 2023
Regardless of which pathogen ends up fueling the next global health crisis—Ebola, Marburg, SARS, Nipah, Machupo, or something else—they’re all worthy of attention, authors of a new report maintain.
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These 4 lethal viruses could fuel the next pandemic, new research says. What they are—and how the world can prepare

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November 10, 2023
Syphilis
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The number of babies born with syphilis is 10 times higher than a decade ago—and 32% higher than 2021

By Mike Stobbe, Kenya Hunter and The Associated Press
November 8, 2023
Nearly 1 million chickens will be slaughtered on a Minnesota farm. The reason: bird flu
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Nearly 1 million chickens will be slaughtered on a Minnesota farm. The reason: bird flu

By Josh Funk and The Associated Press
November 7, 2023
Reversing your biological age could help you live longer—and reduce dementia and stroke risk. 8 habits to help flip the switch

Reversing your biological age could help you live longer—and reduce dementia and stroke risk. 8 habits to help flip the switch

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November 6, 2023
5 million more American smokers—and former smokers—should now get screened for lung cancer annually. Here’s why
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5 million more American smokers—and former smokers—should now get screened for lung cancer annually. Here’s why

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November 1, 2023
Facing 50,000-plus lawsuits linking Baby Powder to cancer, Johnson & Johnson mulls a third bankruptcy filing 
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Facing 50,000-plus lawsuits linking Baby Powder to cancer, Johnson & Johnson mulls a third bankruptcy filing 

By Jef Feeley and Bloomberg
October 26, 2023
How to enroll in Medicare: A simple step by step sign up guide to walk you through it

How to enroll in Medicare: A simple step by step sign up guide to walk you through it

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October 26, 2023
A new possible explanation for long COVID could lead to a simple treatment for some patients
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A new possible explanation for long COVID could lead to a simple treatment for some patients

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October 16, 2023
People with breast cancer won’t always notice a lump. 5 lesser-known symptoms both men and women should watch for
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People with breast cancer won’t always notice a lump. 5 lesser-known symptoms both men and women should watch for

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October 16, 2023
6 reliable charities for those looking to help civilians affected by the Israel-Hamas war
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6 reliable charities for those looking to help civilians affected by the Israel-Hamas war

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October 13, 2023
A trio of vaccines should protect against a 2023 ‘tripledemic,’ experts say—if people get them
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A trio of vaccines should protect against a 2023 ‘tripledemic,’ experts say—if people get them

By Libby Richards and The Conversation
October 13, 2023

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