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Stephen Garcia, a football star at Jefferson High and South Carolina, says he blew off the abdominal pain for months before getting tested. He is encouraging others to lose their pride and seek earlier screenings.
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Dario Lopez-MIlls/APThe updated policy statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics comes after years of shrinking breaks between lessons and worsening children’s health. -
Illustrations by Oona Zenda/KFF Health NewsIn this 3-minute video, you'll learn the difference between a deductible and out-of-pocket limit, definitions of copay and coinsurance, and where surprise bills can get you in trouble.
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A rapid rise in procedures, survival outcomes and advanced preservation technology secures the 52-year-old program's place in the top tier of U.S. transplant facilities. -
An NPR study shows that getting up every half-hour can offset damage done by looking at screens all day. -
The new TrumpRx program relies partly on connecting consumers with discount coupons offered by drugmakers. For insured patients, though, using a coupon can prove dicey. -
Democrat David Jolly was an exception when asked by Florida Phoenix. He said it was because a majority of voters supported an amendment to legalize cannabis in 2024. -
The expanded biochemical genetics facility provides faster tunaround times for tests such as newborn screenings to help diagnose and monitor rare metabolic conditions. -
AdventHealth Hospital for Children in Orlando reported that Black pediatric patients needed different kinds of shampoo to care for their hair. The hospital listened. -
Superintendent John Legg brought up the issue during a school board meeting, saying it's "not the teacher's responsibility to be changing diapers." -
Of 191 particiapting state hospitals, 91 posted A's while the nonprofit watchdog adjusts its methodology for non-particpants to comply with a recent court ruling. Nationally, there was significant improvement in 17 measures of errors and infections. -
A case of hantavirus on a cruise ship is puzzling, said William Schaffner, a Vanderbilt University professor of preventive medicine. Here's what we know about hantavirus and its transmission. -
Tampa Bay's captain had been around the team in recent weeks, even taking part in some skates. But his last game was in mid-March. He didn’t play in the final 22 games, including the playoffs against Montreal. -
There is a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being and lowering the risk of mental health problems. -
A bill awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature creates a state Board of Naturopathic Medicine to assist the Department of Health's oversight. Opponents say naturopathy is not supported by science.
