One year ago, it was announced that athenahealth would be acquired by private equity firms Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital for $5.7 billion – and merged with Veritas-owned Virence […]
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Keto vs. Atkins
The ketogenic diet, or keto, is receiving the kind of buzz that the Atkins Diet generated when it first came on the scene. With both low-carb diets, the idea is […]
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Looming crisis for older family carers
Increasing numbers of older family carers, some in their 80s and 90s, are providing care to support adult children with severe learning disabilities or autism, according to a significant new […]
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Boy 'nearly dies after sticking 53 magnetic balls into his penis'
Boy, 14, ‘nearly dies from severe internal bleeding after sticking 53 magnetic beads into his penis out of curiosity’ The boy, under the pseudonym of Jiang Hua, was playing with […]
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Expert assesses possible health benefits of hot chocolates
Could a mug of cocoa really make your hair grow? Expert assesses possible health benefits of a selection of hot chocolates Manufacturers are focused on adding health benefits to classic […]
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DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Exercise is vital for the brain as well as the body
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Why exercise is as vital for the brain as it is for the body The astronaut Neil Armstrong, who died aged 82, once said: ‘I believe that […]
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More awareness of Choosing Wisely campaign needed for nurses
Greater awareness of Choosing Wisely recommendations among nurses could promote high-value care for acute and critically ill patients, according to a study published in the November issue of the American […]
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CDC says STD cases in U.S. rose to record high in 2018 as funding lags
Oct 8 (Reuters) – The number of Americans who were diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) last year rose to a record high, U.S. health officials said on Tuesday, […]
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Changing the cybersecurity culture
Ransomware and malware attacks continue to plague hospitals and institutions, scoring frequent and disruptive hits. Internal data breaches are commonplace. Risk-laden network links with external agencies and partners abound. Security […]
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Rare Mosquito-Borne Virus EEE Spreads Across Several States
A rare mosquito-borne virus has sickened an unusually high number of people and led to 9 deaths. So far this year, seven states have identified a total of at least […]
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