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Why Democrats Are Casting the Government Shutdown as a Health Care Showdown

Hours into the federal government shutdown, Julio Fuentes stood steps from the U.S. Capitol to deliver an urgent message about the Hispanic voting bloc...
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Journalists Recap Coverage on Organ Harvesting, Obamacare, and Medicaid Cuts

KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony discussed problems with the organ transplantation industry on Apple News’ “Apple News Today” on Sept. 23. Click...

My Twist on Homemade Spiced Apple Cider

I grew up drinking apple cider and homemade wassail (a spiced cider/tea with citrus) around the holidays. So when I had kids I wanted to...

Macros, Calories, or Both? Here’s What to Track Based on Your Goals

Imagine this: You’ve been diligently logging your meals, keeping an eye on your calories, and hitting that magic number every day. But the scale...

Researchers pilot way to steer them to facts

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Early puberty and early childbirth may come with a cost

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Deprivation and transport density linked to increased suicide risk in England

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CDC Staff Tell Journalist They Felt Targeted Even Before Atlanta Campus...

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees’ reaction to a deadly shooting at the agency’s Atlanta...
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Anti-inflammatory Ginger Turmeric Immunity Shots

When the seasons change, or when I’ve been around a lot of the sniffles, I like to make a big batch of elderberry syrup....
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Is Too Much Protein Bad for Your Kidneys?

Key Takeaways High-protein diets are generally considered safe for healthy people and are not shown to  cause kidney damage, according to current evidence (1).  The concern...
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Analysis reveals potential racial bias in how doctors document patient trustworthiness