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Maria Catalfio

Holding Out for a Hero

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I admit it — some days, between the headlines and the chaos of everyday life, I’m holding out for a hero. Every generation has had one — from Superman and…

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Michigan, Other States See Unusual Spike In Parasite That Causes ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea

Michigan, Other States See Unusual Spike In Parasite That Causes ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea 1200 800 AEPC Health

TUESDAY, July 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A parasite that causes severe, watery diarrhea is spreading across the United States, and health officials in Michigan are racing to explain an…

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Beyond the Spectacle

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“The whole drama of the world is such tragedy that I am weary of the spectacle.” — John Adams John Adams wasn’t the first — or the last — to…

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A 40-Year-Old Law Requires ERs To Treat Everyone — Unless They Opt Out

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TUESDAY, June 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — For 40 years, U.S. emergency departments have been barred from turning away patients who cannot pay. But that protection applies only to hospitals…

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The Pursuit of Happiness…Together

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The countdown to America’s 250th anniversary has begun. Soon we’ll celebrate with fireworks, cookouts, baseball games, and neighborhood gatherings — the traditions that make the Fourth of July uniquely American.…

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Indiana Takes On Powerful Hospitals By Capping Prices They Charge Employers

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TUESDAY, June 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Tired of watching its employers struggle to afford the cost of healthcare, Republican-controlled Indiana is trying a traditionally liberal tactic to control costs:…

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The Quest Continues

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Ever hear a song and then it gets stuck in your head for hours? Well, it happened to me this week. And the song that set up camp in my…

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Long-Awaited Rule Aims To Boost ACA Choices While Embracing Higher Deductibles

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TUESDAY, June 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The Affordable Care Act (ACA) seems to always be in a policy tug-of-war as its backers and critics spar over how it should…

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The Ultimate Fight

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Growing up, one of my parents’ lectures seemed to be on permanent repeat: “No fighting.” The rule applied to everything. Don’t fight with your siblings. Don’t fight with the neighbor…

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Infections A ‘Major Health Hazard’ For People With Diabetes, Large Study Warns

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TUESDAY, June 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes wreaks havoc on the body, doing damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes and other major organs.But one of the most important health…

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