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A spike in liver disease deaths among young adults fueled by alcohol

A spike in liver disease deaths among young adults fueled by alcohol

A new analysis revealed that deaths from liver-related illnesses have increased dramatically, and mortality in young people rose the fastest. The rise among young Americans was caused by alcohol consumption.
by Paul Chisholm

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UnitedHealth posts big profit jump but sees room to improve

UnitedHealth posts big profit jump but sees room to improve

UnitedHealth Group easily topped profit expectations during the second-quarter and hiked its outlook for the third time this year, but company shares were punished Tuesday for a performance that even company executives believe falls short of the health insurer's full potential.
by Associated Press

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Health insurers are vacuuming up details about you -- and it could raise your rates

Health insurers are vacuuming up details about you -- and it could raise your rates

Without scrutiny, insurers and data brokers are predicting your health costs based on public data about things like race, marital status, your TV consumption and even if you buy plus-size clothing.
by Marshall Allen

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'Emergency': Minnesota slow to act as sickle cell cases climb

'Emergency': Minnesota slow to act as sickle cell cases climb

The painful, often-fatal disorder strikes mainly people of African ancestry, but adults who need treatment in Minnesota have almost no care options. Some advocates see race as the reason, and they're pressing for change.
by Emma Sapong

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