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_ Osteoporosis71% of Hip Fracture Patients Not Told They Have Osteoporosis By Sondra Forsyth articleMore than seven in 10 older adults who suffer hip fractures aren’t told they have the bone-weakening disease osteoporosis, despite … Read More→
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_ Women's Health and WellnessFlawed Data on High-Risk Women's Health Devices By Sondra Forsyth articleSome high-risk medical devices used in obstetrics and gynecology were approved by the FDA based on flawed data, according to … Read More→
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_ Health HeadlinesSwimming Pools and Hot Tubs: Worse than You Thought By Jane Farrell articleEven when hot tubs and swimming pools are disinfected, they’re not as clean as you might think, according to new … Read More→