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Significantly more adults in Florida and Texas struggle to pay medical bills or pay off medical debt over time compared with residents of New York and California

Medical Debt Burden Higher in Texas, Florida

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California and New York fully expanded Medicaid coverage under ACA, but Texas and Florida did not
Children with neurological disorders such as epilepsy or cerebral palsy are at increased risk for complications from the flu

Children With Neuro Disorders Need Flu Vaccine, May Not Get It

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Children with neurological conditions more likely to develop flu-related complications
Stroke patients are at significantly increased risk of suicide

Higher Risk of Suicide Seen in Stroke Survivors

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Danger is greatest in first two years after stroke, Swedish researchers say
Topiramate (Topamax) used for migraine headaches has been linked to increased odds of eating disorders in some teens. The report was published online April 6 in Pediatrics.

Migraine Medication Linked to Eating Disorders in Teens

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Case reports don't prove the medicine caused problems, however
The incidence of melanoma is falling among American children

Cases of Melanoma Declining in U.S. Children

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Researchers credit better education on risk of UV rays, changes in children's play
A mindfulness program appears to be beneficial for patients with chronic pain

Mindfulness Program Beneficial for Chronic Pain

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Significant effect on primary outcome measure of the Short Form-36 vitality scale
Mammography screening is associated with considerable costs linked to false-positive mammograms and breast cancer overdiagnosis

High Costs for False-Positive Mammograms, Overdiagnosis

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National expenditure estimated at $4 billion/year for false-positive mammograms, breast CA overdiagnosis
Short people may be more likely to have coronary artery disease

Higher Risk of Heart Disease Seen With Shorter Stature

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Increased risk possibly linked to the genetics that also determine height
For patients undergoing cardiac surgery

Older Blood May Be an Option for Cardiac Surgery Patients

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No difference in outcomes between use of fresher or older red cells, researchers report
An active ingredient in some psoriasis and multiple sclerosis medications

Dimethyl Fumarate Linked to Development of PML

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Linked to two cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy