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Strength training does more than build muscle. Its hidden benefits …

WebMARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A new study finds there are more health benefits to strength training beyond just building muscles. Turns out it is good for people's mood and metabolism and longevity.

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WebBut she says there are still things you can do and should do to protect your health. Dr. Sharon Malone has been practicing medicine for more than 30 years, and she has a new book out that aims to help women get the quality care they deserve. It's called "Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide To Getting And Staying Healthy." Dr. Sharon, welcome.

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Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance, says …

WebA group of Republican-led states have pledged to challenge the rule in court. Selena Simmons-Duffin reports on health policy for NPR. The federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., ruled in favor of transgender patients on Monday. The case was brought by Medicaid recipients in West Virginia and state employees in North Carolina.

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'All of Us' research project diversifies the storehouse of genetic

WebA big federal research project aimed at reducing racial disparities in genetic research has unveiled the program's first major trove of results. "This is a huge deal," says Dr. Joshua Denny, who runs the All of Us program at the National Institutes of Health. "The sheer quantify of genetic data in a really diverse population for the first time

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Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why …

WebThe health community's priority at the UN climate talks in Dubai is advocating for a swift and complete phase-out of fossil fuel use, says Miller. "We've got to stop making the problem worse," she says. Such an agreement is unlikely to occur. A debate about whether to "phase out" or "phase down" fossil fuel use derailed negotiations at last

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The FDA has raised alarms about wellness IV treatments at …

WebEDWARDS: Yeah, these med spas, or sometimes they're called IV hydration clinics, just as you said, you know, they offer vitamin shots to boost your energy, IVs to replenish fluids, improve the appearance of skin. Sometimes there are those brick-and-mortar med spas you can visit, but sometimes they advertise their services on social media.

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Walmart is ending its telehealth service and closing over 50 health

WebAYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Walmart is getting out of the primary care business. The retail giant said Tuesday it's closing 51 clinics and shutting down its telehealth service, just five years after jumping into the industry and weeks after saying it was expanding into new markets. Bruce Japsen reports on health care for Forbes and joins …

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In Montana, Crisis Support Teams Offer Alternatives To Policing

WebIf you or someone you know is in a crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Kaiser Health News is a national, editorially independent newsroom and program of Kaiser Family Foundation.

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Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans

WebMedicare Advantage is government health insurance managed by private companies. Some find it lets them down after a serious diagnosis. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on January 3, 2023.)

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Addiction and recovery in Mesa County KSJD

WebAddiction and recovery in Mesa County. By Jace DiCola. Published October 18, 2023 at 4:32 PM MDT. Cullen Purser. /. RMPBS. For Gina Murillo, sobriety is the result of decades of struggle and support from her community. However, long-term sobriety is still out of reach for thousands of Mesa County residents. The second time Gina Murillo went …

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Primary care physician shortage: a reason Nevada is one of the

WebA MARTÍNEZ, HOST: This election year, National Public Radio will share stories that center on issues that matter to voters. One of those issues is health care.

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The History and Successes of Utah Navajo Health System

WebWhen Utah Navajo Health System in Southeastern Utah first incorporated about 15 years ago, some people in the region said it would not be successful,…

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All Colorado adults can get boosters after Gov. Polis declares …

WebGov. Jared Polis hopes giving out more COVID-19 vaccine booster shots will keep more people out of hospitals, which public health officials fear could run out of beds by the end of December.

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UCHealth sues thousands of patients every year. But you won't …

WebA 9News/Colorado Sun investigation done in partnership with the Colorado News Collaborative and KFF Health News reveals that the state’s largest hospital system sues thousands of its patients every year - more than 15 …

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Indigenous Wellbriety blends Native healing with addiction recovery

WebThe Indigenous Wellbriety team (left to right): Howard Yazzie (Indigenous Peer Recovery Elder), Frankiana Tsosie (Lead Indigenous Peer Recovery Coach), Imo Succo (Program Manager), Elton Beletso (Indigenous Peer Recovery Coach). Within a few years, Antez was frequently in trouble with the law and often used alcohol and drugs.

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New study shows elevated ‘psychological distress’ in the rural west

WebRural western residents have been struggling over the past few years, according to a new study from authors, including social scientist Justin Farrell, who wrote “Billionaire Wilderness.”. A survey of 1,203 adults from 11 western states–excluding metropolitan regions–found that nearly half the respondents experienced, at the very …

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With Hospital Reaching Capacity, Montezuma County Officials

WebMontezuma County is just now experiencing its first wave of the coronavirus, according to a statement by Southwest Health System CEO Tony Sudduth last…

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Colorado Pediatricians Declare Pediatric Mental Health State of

WebListen • 7:53. Pediatric health care professionals in Colorado are ringing alarm bells about what they say is a crisis in the mental health of the state’s children. The Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is publicly joining Children’s Hospital Colorado in its declaration of a “state of emergency for pediatric mental

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Historic protections for abortions and gender-affirming care

WebPublished April 19, 2023 at 11:26 AM MDT. Lucas Brady Woods. /. KUNC. Gov. Jared Polis, seated, surrounded by lawmakers and advocates, signed three reproductive healthcare bills that expand and protect access to abortions and gender-affirming care in Colorado on Friday, April 14, 2023. Gov. Jared Polis signed three major reproductive healthcare

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