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Survey Shows Only Half of Florida Residents Understand How to Buy Insurance, Economic Concerns Persist

January 11, 2024 admin 0

– Access, costs and variety of plans remain top drivers for health plan consumers – – Individual Marketplace Open Enrollment Period ends Jan. 16, 2024 – JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (January 11, 2024) – In Florida, the state […]

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300-Pound Weight Loss All Started With ‘The Walmart Diet’

January 9, 2024 admin 0

When most people think about weight loss, they don’t think about Walmart. But what if we told you that one man began his journey to lose over 300 pounds with what some are calling the Walmart […]

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5 Drinks That Are Making You Fat Right Now

January 5, 2024 admin 0

via www.blackdoctor.org  – Think you’re losing weight just by eating right? Think again! If you’re at risk of obesity because of your genes, you may also be more at risk for weight gain from sugary […]

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‘EYE CARE’ FOR YOU

January 4, 2024 admin 0

By Savannah Tribune | December is almost over. As you look back over 2023, reflect not only on what you did to help take care of others, but what you did to take care of yourself. For many […]

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Cannabis and CBD Could Help Relieve Alzheimer’s Symptoms

January 3, 2024 admin 0

By madisonjim@aol.com | Is it conceivable that marijuana, a sub-stance known for its potential to induce memory loss and impaired cognitive abilities, might provide benefits for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and various forms of dementia? […]

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Time is Running Out to Enroll in a 2024 Health Plan 

January 2, 2024 admin 0

The holidays and end of the year are busy times, so it’s easy to understand why some people might delay selecting a health insurance plan. But time is running out to enroll in 2024 health […]

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Mayo Clinic Gifts $5 Million to Sulzbacher Center to Address Critical Community Healthcare Needs

December 20, 2023 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ― Mayo Clinic in Florida has donated $5 million to the I.M. Sulzbacher Center and will become the “Healthcare Partner” of the nonprofit’s Enterprise Village, a new multibuilding expansion in Northwest Jacksonville, which will provide resources to people and […]

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Consumer Health: Flu Vaccination and Cancer

December 19, 2023 admin 0

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Mayo Clinic recommend a yearly flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, with rare exceptions. Vaccination is your best defense against flu. If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, […]

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Humana Builds on Health Equity Efforts with Investments in 24 More Community Organizations

December 19, 2023 admin 0

Louisville, Ky. – December 19, 2023 – Humana (NYSE: HUM) is making investments into 24 additional community-based organizations in multiple states, including Florida totaling $169,000 during its latest health equity grant-cycle, reinforcing Humana’s commitment to improving […]

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Treating Cancer with Pills, Not Chemo

December 13, 2023 admin 0

#NNPA BLACKPRESS – CHICAGO DEFENDER — Dr. Tejas Patil, Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, says biomarker testing opens the door to understanding your cancer and providing therapies that […]

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