Do you know who your GP clinic is? The answer may surprise you

A sign that says 'Medicaid Accepted Here'

In the United States, it is not uncommon to see GP clinics with signs that say “No Medicaid patients” or “Insured patients only”. It points to a troubled health care system filled with stories of uninsured patients being denied legitimate care and dire health outcomes for the uninsured. In Australia, where GPs have long complained … Read more

We’re in for a particularly bad allergy season – why your go-to medicine might not work anymore

A blond woman in a red jacket, faded in the background, touches her nose in a field of bright yellow rhapsody flowers.

We need a strong bullet. Every year, seasonal allergy warnings grow louder—as do the sounds of sneezing, sneezing, and hacking. You can blame warmer temperatures, which “extend the pollen season,” and pollutants in the air that “can increase the potency of pollen allergens,” said NYU Langone allergist Dr. Stephanie Maurett. More adults are diagnosed with … Read more

Laurel, Osmond residents benefit from chiropractic clinics

Laurel, Osmond residents benefit from chiropractic clinics

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Laurel, Osmond residents benefit from chiropractic clinics

Laurel, Osmond residents benefit from chiropractic clinics

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The family matched the gift of $2.4 million to bridge the gap between biology, psychiatry and medicine

Brandon Nelson was an excellent student at Santa Monica High School. (Courtesy of the Nelson Family)

No, Brandon Nelson didn’t have to die. Brandon Nelson was an excellent student at Santa Monica High School. (Courtesy of the Nelson Family) In itself, that fact might drive those who love Nelson to the edge of sanity. But as the 26-year-old’s death left a terrible hole in California’s mental health care system — especially … Read more

Woman called ‘tacky’ for expecting compensation for EpiPen she claimed saved another woman’s life

The woman has an expensive EpiPen

A woman named Chad reignited the never-ending debate about the cost of health care after sharing the bizarre experience when a stranger saved her life with her EpiPen. KFF, an organization that advocates for health policy, reported that Americans will spend a staggering $4.9 trillion on health care by 2023. So it makes sense that … Read more