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Tuesday: Health

Pain is the body sounding an alarm

By Dr. CONWAY McLEAN Pain … it is a powerful word. Too many people complain of it, as well they should in the face of chronic conditions, like a degenerated knee joint or a chronic back problem. But acute pain is different, typically informing the individual some injury is occurring. That ...

Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say

Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and coverage may shrink. That could leave patients paying more for doctor ...

Talk with the Doc: Eating raw carrots may reduce cancer risk

The following information is reported in multiple scientific resources, as reported by the American Institute for Cancer Research. They report that the cancer-fighting potential comes from carrots being a non-starchy vegetable as well as a source of carotenoids and other phytochemicals. ...

Health Matters: New research finds viral cause for common foot callus

The following is a scenario often repeated in every podiatrist’s office, all across the nation. An individual calls the office complaining of a painful wart on the bottom of their foot. The staff duly records the individual’s complaint. The doctor notes the individual’s chief concern when ...

Urology Pearls: When AI advice turns toxic

Jerry, age 60, arrived at the emergency department in a sour mood. He told the doctor, “My neighbor is poisoning me.” He said he had always been in good health and had never had a medical problem or psychiatric condition. The doctor examined him but found nothing wrong. His vital signs and ...