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Medical News Today: Most people who die of natural causes do not seek medical help

Researchers have found that 70 percent of adults who died from natural causes had not seen a healthcare provider in the 30 days before their death. A new study tries to make sense of premature death. Scientists at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences… Read More: Medical News Today: Most people who die of natural causes… »

If UnitedHealth Doesn’t Get Magellan, It Fits Anthem’s Services Strategy

A trader works beneath a monitor displaying Anthem Inc. signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. U.S. stock-index futures rose as European stocks advanced, led by a rally in banks and © 2017 Bloomberg Finance LP News Anthem is in the hunt… Read More: If UnitedHealth Doesn’t Get Magellan, It Fits Anthem’s Services Strategy »

The Power of Modern Hearing Aids: Interview with Laurel Christensen, Chief Audiology Officer, GN Hearing

Modern hearing aids have to pack a great deal of technology in a tiny package. The batteries, high speed computer chips, speakers, microphones, and antennas have to all fit together and work in unison. They drive multiple sound processing algorithms that can modify how audio is boosted for the unique needs of each individual user.… Read More: The Power of Modern Hearing Aids: Interview with Laurel Christensen,… »

6 Ways to Whiten Your Teeth—and 2 “DIY Treatments” to Avoid

Don’t use anything acid-based Michelle Lee Photography/Shutterstock Many methods of at-home “natural” teeth whitening use acidic or abrasive elements (more on them later). Things like strawberries, orange peels, or apple cider vinegar can make your teeth appear brighter—but they are very bad for your overall oral health, according to Dr. Burhenne. “Using something acidic on your… Read More: 6 Ways to Whiten Your Teeth—and 2 “DIY Treatments” to… »