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Author: Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY

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Americans’ life expectancy continues to fall, erasing health gains of the last quarter century

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022Karen Weintraub, USA TODAYComments Off on Americans’ life expectancy continues to fall, erasing health gains of the last quarter century

A variety of factors, such as low COVID-19 vaccination rates and Americans’ general poor health, is behind the life expectancy drop, experts say.

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Pot for pain relief? What cannabis can (and can’t) do for chronic pain.

December 21, 2022Karen Weintraub, USA TODAYComments Off on Pot for pain relief? What cannabis can (and can’t) do for chronic pain.

A growing, but still incomplete body of research suggests the cannabis plant, the source of marijuana, can help fight some kinds of pain.

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Is everyone you know sick? Explaining winter’s early rush of illness – and if it will continue.

December 17, 2022Karen Weintraub, USA TODAYComments Off on Is everyone you know sick? Explaining winter’s early rush of illness – and if it will continue.

Why is everyone getting a cold or the flu? Experts say it’s a combination of factors, including the pandemic, masking and other virus patterns.

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COVID-19 is about to explode in China. What that could mean for the United States.

December 16, 2022December 17, 2022Karen Weintraub, USA TODAYComments Off on COVID-19 is about to explode in China. What that could mean for the United States.

Experts are predicting COVID cases in China will explode after the country ended its strict zero-COVID policy. Here’s how the US may be affected.

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As COVID cases rise, White House announces more prevention efforts, including free tests

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022Karen Weintraub, USA TODAYComments Off on As COVID cases rise, White House announces more prevention efforts, including free tests

More free at-home COVID tests are part of the White House’s plan to combat rising cases this winter season.

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Parkinson’s disease is more common than thought. Toxins may contribute to rising rates.

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022Karen Weintraub, USA TODAYComments Off on Parkinson’s disease is more common than thought. Toxins may contribute to rising rates.

Pinpointing the incidence rate of Parkinson’s disease can help bring more funding and research, experts say.

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Diabetes care gets major update: More aggressive approach to weight loss, cholesterol, disparities recommended

December 12, 2022Karen Weintraub, USA TODAYComments Off on Diabetes care gets major update: More aggressive approach to weight loss, cholesterol, disparities recommended

The standards are updated annually, but this year includes almost 100 new or revised recommendations affecting all types of diabetes.

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What is chronic pain? USA TODAY explores the problem and potential solutions

December 11, 2022Karen Weintraub, USA TODAYComments Off on What is chronic pain? USA TODAY explores the problem and potential solutions

We spoke with more than 50 experts – in pain control, psychology, complementary medicine, addiction, and neuroscience – and people who live with pain.

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America’s children are in pain, too. But they shouldn’t be treated as little adults.

December 11, 2022December 19, 2022Karen Weintraub, USA TODAYComments Off on America’s children are in pain, too. But they shouldn’t be treated as little adults.

One in 5 American children lives with chronic pain. Helping them requires a multi-pronged approach to ensure that pain doesn’t last a lifetime.

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Pain relief beyond pills? How drug alternatives are making a difference.

December 11, 2022Karen Weintraub, USA TODAYComments Off on Pain relief beyond pills? How drug alternatives are making a difference.

Doctors are increasingly looking to alternative ways to address pain, through exercise, physical therapy, yoga, meditation, massage and acupuncture.

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