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  1. Healthcare

    What Is Cause of Death on a Death Certificate?

    Learn how cause of death is determined, recorded, and who is responsible for completing that section of a death certificate.

    By Lauren Shields
  2. Therapies

    What Is Remedial Massage and How Does It Work?

    Remedial massage targets specific muscle and tissue issues to reduce pain and aid recovery. Here’s how it works and what sets it apart from other massage types.

    By Julia Demopoulos
  3. Drugs

    Dupixent’s FDA Approval for COPD: What to Know

    The FDA’s approval of Dupixent for COPD introduces a new biologic treatment option that targets underlying inflammation to reduce exacerbations in select patients.

    By Tamara Boyd
  4. Procedures

    Stem Cell for Parkinson: Restoring Neural Function

    Exploring how stem cell therapies aim to restore neural function in Parkinson’s by addressing degeneration, promoting repair, and enhancing cell replacement strategies.

    By Carol Ferraro
  5. Drugs

    Chlorin e6: Uses in Cancer Treatment and Night Vision

    Examine a chlorophyll derivative that is activated by light, enabling its use in targeted medical treatments and unproven sensory experiments.

    By Linnea Aziz
  6. Healthcare

    COVID-19 Health Disparities and Their Causes

    The pandemic exposed how existing societal structures and community health vulnerabilities led to vastly different COVID-19 outcomes among population groups.

    By Beverly Hunter
  7. Tests

    What Is RT-LAMP and How Does the Technology Work?

    Discover RT-LAMP, a molecular detection method that simplifies genetic testing by operating at a single, constant temperature for rapid, accessible results.

    By Asha Palmer
  8. Healthcare

    What Are Home Health Aides and What Do They Do?

    Learn what home health aides do, how they differ from personal care aides, what they cost, and how Medicare coverage works.

    By Jacob Hollins
  9. Healthcare

    What Does Medicare Mean? Parts, Costs & Coverage

    Medicare explained simply — who qualifies, what each part covers, what it doesn’t, and how to choose the right coverage for your needs.

    By Kris Hubbard
  10. Healthcare

    How to Get a Prior Authorization for Medication

    Learn how prior authorization works, what to expect timeline-wise, and what steps to take if your insurance denies your medication request.

    By Asha Bhatt
  11. Healthcare

    How Much Does ABA Therapy Cost Per Hour? $120–$250

    ABA therapy typically costs $120–$250 per hour, but insurance, Medicaid, and grants can significantly lower what families actually pay out of pocket.

    By Bridgette Sobczak
  12. Healthcare

    How to Know If Your Loved One Needs Assisted Living

    Practical signs that assisted living may be the right next step, from daily safety concerns to caregiver burnout and cognitive changes.

    By Olivia M. Riley
  13. Drugs

    Nanotheranostics: A New Frontier in Medicine

    Delve into the biomedical field of nanotheranostics, where agents are engineered to simultaneously locate and treat disease on a molecular scale.

    By Vernon Booker
  14. Drugs

    Is Ketamine Safe for Depression? Side Effects & Risks

    Ketamine can relieve depression fast, but it comes with real risks. Here’s what the research says about side effects, addiction potential, and who it’s right for.

    By Noemi Jimenez