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A cancer diagnosis can cause out-of-pocket costs to surge, even for those with insurance

A cancer diagnosis can cause out-of-pocket costs to surge, even for those with insurance

A cancer diagnosis increases privately insured patients’ monthly out-of-pocket costs, which also rise as the disease progresses, new research shows.  Out-of-pocket costs jumped by $592.53 per month for the six months after a diagnosis, according to a recent report published in JAMA Open Network. The study underscores the financial toll a cancer diagnosis can take on individuals, even for those who …

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Afghanistan has its ‘sharpest surge’ ever of child malnutrition, UN agency says

Afghanistan has its ‘sharpest surge’ ever of child malnutrition, UN agency says

Facebook Tweet Email Link AP  —  Afghanistan is seeing its sharpest-ever surge of child malnutrition, the World Food Programme said Monday, adding it needed $539 million to help the country’s most vulnerable families. Almost 10 million people, a quarter of Afghanistan’s population, face acute food insecurity. One in three children is stunted. The WFP said the rise in child malnutrition …

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Colon cancer sees rapid surge in young adults; US Gastroenterologist recommends 4 fruits to slash colon cancer risk |

Colon cancer sees rapid surge in young adults; US Gastroenterologist recommends 4 fruits to slash colon cancer risk |

Doctors in recent years have noticed an alarming trend: colon cancer, once considered a condition primarily affecting older adults, is now being diagnosed more frequently in individuals under the age of 50.Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is a type of cancer that develops in the tissues of the colon or rectum. It’s one of the most common types …

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Earth’s “Unthinkable Speed Surge” on August 5, 2025 Sparks Fears and Divides Scientists Over Its Ominous Implications on Our Planet’s Future

Earth’s “Unthinkable Speed Surge” on August 5, 2025 Sparks Fears and Divides Scientists Over Its Ominous Implications on Our Planet’s Future

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 On August 5, 2025, Earth will complete its rotation 1.51 milliseconds earlier, leaving scientists baffled by the unexplained acceleration. 🔍 Traditional causes like ice melting and lunar gravity fail to explain the recent increase in Earth’s rotational speed. ⏱️ A potential negative leap second may be required to synchronize atomic time, posing challenges to global timekeeping …

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Gut-Brain Disorders Surge After Pandemic

Gut-Brain Disorders Surge After Pandemic

There’s been a striking rise in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, since the COVID-19 pandemic, new survey data from the UK and the US showed. “Healthcare providers should recognize post-COVID DGBI as part of the long COVID spectrum. These post-COVID gut problems appear more severe and require more medical care than similar …

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China Deploys Cannibal Mosquitoes to Battle Chikungunya Surge – Bloomberg

China Deploys Cannibal Mosquitoes to Battle Chikungunya Surge  Bloomberg US considering China travel warning after nearly 5,000 cases of deadly virus: report  The Independent Explainer | What you should know about Chikungunya fever, the illness surging in China  South China Morning Post US CDC considers travel notice for China as chikungunya cases rise, Bloomberg News reports  Reuters Chikungunya Virus Is Spreading In China: As …

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Figma IPO’s surge ‘can’t be the new norm’ on Wall Street

Figma IPO’s surge ‘can’t be the new norm’ on Wall Street

CNBC’s Jim Cramer reviewed Thursday’s market action and said that Figma‘s initial public offering overshadowed strong earnings results from tech giants Meta and Microsoft, warning that the design software company’s opening pop is a sign of froth. “You have to hope that Figma’s a one-and-done bout of enthusiasm. It just can’t be the norm,” he said. “And as someone who …

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'Ozempic face' drives surge in cosmetic procedures as weight loss drugs boom – Boing Boing

‘Ozempic face’ drives surge in cosmetic procedures as weight loss drugs boom  Boing Boing ‘Ozempic face’ may be driving a cosmetic surgery boom  CNN Stop the Sag: How Hollywood Is Battling “Ozempic Body”  The Hollywood Reporter Data Reveals Troubling Hair Loss with GLP-1 Success  NewBeauty Sponsored: Dr. Sethi chats weight loss medications & how to combat facial aging  KRON4 Source link

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