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Magnesium: What It Does, Food Sources, Benefits and Supplement Risks
Magnesium supports many body functions, but evidence for added health benefits varies. Learn about food sources, intake, absorption and supplement safety.
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Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy for Infertility: What the Evidence Shows
MRT is being marketed to older patients despite limited evidence. A clinic’s unpublished data may help clarify what the treatment can—and can’t—show.
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Data Centers Raise Unanswered Questions About Noise, Air Pollution and Health
Research on data center health effects is still early. Residents are concerned about generator emissions, noise, lighting and water use as more projects are pro...
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B.R.A.I.N. Questions Can Help Patients Take Part in Medical Decisions
The B.R.A.I.N. framework helps patients ask about benefits, risks, alternatives, intuition and waiting when considering a medical intervention.
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Rising Health Costs Push Insured Americans to Delay Care and Take on Debt
Premiums, deductibles and medical bills are forcing families to cut care, sell assets and take on debt, even when they have insurance.
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Why Some U.S. Cancer Patients Have Sought Treatment in China
A patient’s search for a lung cancer drug highlights China’s growing role in biotech and the access, evidence and safety questions patients face.
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Texas Hospital Financial Aid: Why Screening Before Billing Matters
A Texas review found that many nonprofit hospitals delay financial aid screening, while patients may miss help, keep paying bills, or receive no refund.
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Stopping GLP-1 Medication: What Weight Regain Studies Mean for Patients
Weight regain is common after GLP-1 drugs are stopped. Research on gradual tapering is early, so plans belong in a conversation with a clinician.
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Medicinal Mushrooms: What Research Says About Five Potential Health Benefits
Studies link some mushrooms with antioxidant, immune, blood sugar, brain and exercise effects, but much of the evidence is early or limited.