Tag: problem
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New peak for US health care spending: $10,345 per person
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's health care tab this year is expected to surpass $10,000 per person for the first time, the government said Wednesday. The new peak means the Obama administration will pass the problem of high health care costs on to its successor.
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Mass Overdose of K2 Synthetic Marijuana Eyed as Cause of ‘Zombieland’ in Brooklyn
Authorities are investigating whether K2, a kind of synthetic marijuana, caused the overdoses, the New York City Police Department said, noting that all of those who overdosed are believed to have survived.
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Try This One Thing Before Assuming You Have A Sleep Disorder
Many of us wake up feeling unrested in the morning. This can sometimes affect the entire day, impairing our relationships, functioning at work, and even our feelings of self-worth. What we do not always recognize is that this could be a sign of a serious problem that could affect our health long-term. Many of us…
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‘Dangerously high’ antibiotic resistance levels worldwide: WHO
Antibiotic resistance, which can turn common ailments into killers, has reached dangerous levels globally, the World Health Organization warned Monday, saying widespread misunderstandings about the problem was fuelling the risk. Antibiotic resistance happens when bugs become immune to existing drugs, allowing minor injuries and common infections to become deadly. This happens naturally, but overuse and…