Articles filed under Health
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Why was my insurance claim denied?Sep 13, 2024 1:23 am - What do you do if your health insurance denies coverage for a procedure? Here are some tips to help reduce the chance of a denial, and improve the odds of having an appeal approved.
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Doctor answers common questions about newborn screeningSep 13, 2024 12:59 am - With September being Newborn Screening Awareness Month, it’s a good time to remember that newborn screening is an important first step in understanding a potential health condition in a baby.
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COVID-19 vaccine approved in August targets new variantsSep 12, 2024 10:04 pm - The FDA approved an updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in August and is now available. The new shots target the newer variants of the omicron strain, which are driving the most recent surge of infections in the U.S.
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At-home Pap smear on horizonSep 12, 2024 9:50 pm - Regular screening for cervical cancer is important, yet some women avoid the test for various reasons. Researchers are working on an at-home screening , which is expected to increase the number of women screened.
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Amid 708 board flap, Democrats mount Wheeling Twp. challengeSep 08, 2024 6:07 pm - Amid ongoing controversy over funding for mental health services, Wheeling Township Democrats plan to run a slate of challengers for township board seats in the April election.
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Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy outlines solutions at inaugural DuPage County Mental Health SummitSep 08, 2024 9:46 am - Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, sees a clear path forward for the improvement of mental health care in the nation, and it comes down to applying the financial incentives that have strengthened other industries.
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Grief & healing: Rituals change but have funerals lost a personal touch?Sep 07, 2024 7:00 am - Recently a friend mentioned that she went to a funeral, but there was no lunch and not even a reception afterward. So she just went home. People always used to attend a wake or visitation, stay for the funeral, followed by a luncheon. So I started wondering. What’s going on?
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Are you a ‘complex’ patient?Sep 06, 2024 12:02 am - Health care providers are seeing more patients with complex conditions than ever. But what does this mean for patients and what can they do about it?
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How to protect childhood cancer survivors’ heartsSep 05, 2024 10:26 pm - Childhood cancer survivors are at a higher risk to develop heart problems. Parents should be vigilant about heart-healthy habits, like good nutrition and regular exercise.
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Ask the doctors: Honey helps yogurt bacteria survive digestionSep 05, 2024 6:45 am - Honey helps yogurt bacteria stay alive long enough to help your gut microbiome. But it’s still an added sugar.