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Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care
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There are often no definitive diagnostic tests, so patients may rack up big bills as they search for confirmation of their condition and for treatment options.food
Why do people get red wine headaches? UC researchers may have figured out the culprit
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Although more research is needed to say definitively, the culprit appears to be linked to a plant pigment found in greater quantities in red wine.Health Matters
US Military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’
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PFAS chemicals are found in hundreds of products and weapons used by the U.S. military.California
Why long-term care insurance falls short for so many
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The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for millions of older Americans, in part by underestimating how many policyholders would use their coverage.Health Matters
A guide to long-term care insurance
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Deciding when, or whether, to buy long-term care insurance can be complex. Here’s what to know.Health Matters
What to know about assisted living
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The facilities can look like luxury apartments or modest group homes and can vary in pricing structures -- here’s a guide.Health Matters
Extra fees drive assisted living profits
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The add-ons pile up: $93 for medications, $50 for cable TV: Prices soar as the industry leaves no service unbilled, out of reach for many families.public safety
Youngest e-bike riders more likely to be hurt; Marin County health officials warn on safety
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Among youth ages 10 to 19 years old, EMS data showed that five out of seven recorded bike accidents were e-bike-related.News
