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Widowed while pregnant with their second son, Gloria Grijalva shares pictures of her husband, U.S. Army veteran Charlie Grijalva, who committed suicide in December 2014.

VA Hospitals Still Struggling With Adding Staff Despite Billions From Choice Act

9:30am January 31, 2017

Money from the Veterans Choice Act, which was meant to improve medical staffing levels at VA health centers, has had little impact on hiring numbers and how quickly vets get access to medical care.

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Gang Rape Of Two Teens Leads To An Unusual Step — A Trial

5:26pm January 30, 2017

by Maanvi Singh

In the Puntland region of Somalia, clan elders usually rule on a rape case. But a community court heard this one — and issued its verdict on Sunday.

A color-enhanced spiral CT image of the chest shows a large cancerous mass (in yellow) in the left upper lobe.

Lung Cancer Screening Program Finds A Lot That's Not Cancer

4:57pm January 30, 2017

by Richard Harris

Scanning people at risk for lung cancer finds many nodules that aren't cancerous but prompt more procedures, a study at the VA finds. A small number of people did get their cancer diagnosed early on.

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Generic drugs used for other conditions are being given a second look as cancer treatments.

A Pinworm Medication Is Being Tested As A Potential Anti-Cancer Drug

2:46pm January 30, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

Drugs that have been on the market for decades are being investigated for new uses. One is a medication used around the world to treat pinworm infections.

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A photo of a patient receiving care in the hospital.

Doctor Considers The Pitfalls Of Extending Life And Prolonging Death

2:28pm January 30, 2017

In Modern Death, Dr. Haider Warraich says a slow dying process, during which patients move in and out of hospitals or nursing homes, is a "very recent development in our history as a species."

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Physical therapy may not help a person with a progressive chronic disease become well, but it can help slow a decline.

Legal Dispute Continues Over Medicare Coverage Of Physical Therapy

1:09pm January 30, 2017

by Susan Jaffe

Under a settlement in 2013, Medicare was supposed to make clear to physical therapists that their services are covered even if beneficiaries aren't improving. But that hasn't been widely accepted.

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NC A&T Close To Developing Allergy-Free Peanuts

11:11am January 30, 2017

by Neal Charnoff

Science has brought us one step closer to allergy-free peanuts, thanks to work being done at North Carolina A&T University.

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The micromotor device may someday be used to deliver antibiotics to the stomach.

This Tiny Submarine Cruises Inside A Stomach To Deliver Drugs

5:30pm January 29, 2017

by Madeline K. Sofia

Scientists have created an experimental device that putters around inside the stomach, neutralizing acid and then delivering antibiotics. The goal is to help the antibiotics work better.

MoniCa Singh is an acid attack survivor — and a fashion designer and activist. She's pictured at New York fashion week on September 15, 2016.

The Extraordinary Courage Of Acid Attack Survivors

10:00am January 29, 2017

by Diane Cole

The attacker is usually an ex-boyfriend. The road to recovery, physical and mental, is long and rocky.

Medicaid doesn't just provide health care for the poor; it also pays for long-term care for a lot of older people, including the majority of nursing home residents. Repealing the ACA could change the way Medicaid programs are funded.

Obamacare Repeal Could Threaten Provisions That Help Older Adults

2:26pm January 28, 2017

by Ina Jaffe

Some lesser known parts of the Affordable Care Act have especially benefited people 50 and older. Will repeal of the ACA bring back sky-high premiums and gaps in Medicare's prescription drug coverage?

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