By PAM BELLUCK
Medicare may cover advance care planning that was once decried as “death panels,” and some private insurers are not waiting for the political process.
Published: August 31, 2014 at 4:00AM
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By PAM BELLUCK
Medicare may cover advance care planning that was once decried as “death panels,” and some private insurers are not waiting for the political process.
Published: August 31, 2014 at 4:00AM
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By JANE GROSS
I was unsympathetic when my mother complained of strange dizzy spells. Who’s sorry now?
Published: August 29, 2014 at 4:00AM
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By ALBERT SUN
Non-surgical treatments can reduce the pain or discomfort from a bunion and keep it from worsening.
Published: August 29, 2014 at 4:00AM
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In the news: mouse brains, growth hormones and all-star lineups. Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
Published: August 29, 2014 at 4:00AM
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By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN
Wheat berries like farro, spelt and kamut are usually associated with cold weather. But they can be used for summer dishes, too. Farro is softer and good for stuffing vegetables. Spelt works well in salads.
Published: August 29, 2014 at 4:00AM
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By SUSAN GUBAR
An unforeseen benefit of living with cancer is the intimacy it creates with individuals we barely know.
Published: August 28, 2014 at 4:00AM
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By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.
An explosion of cases in early summer seems to stem from a traditional healer’s funeral at which 14 women were infected, according to scientists.
Published: August 29, 2014 at 4:00AM
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By MIKKAEL A. SEKERES, M.D.
People make sacrifices for each other when it comes to health, just as they do with family and careers. When both partners develop cancer, it is no exception.
Published: August 28, 2014 at 4:00AM
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By PAULA SPAN
Revealed: the semi-secret phone numbers that beneficiaries are supposed to use to complain to Medicare.
Published: August 28, 2014 at 4:00AM
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By DEBORAH BLUM
BPA worries scientists for a number of reasons, but evidence is gathering for one concern in particular: infertility.
Published: August 28, 2014 at 4:00AM
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