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New highly effective treatment for Leukemia approved

A “revolutionary” treatment”, as called by Dr.

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Published August 29, 2017
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How new healthcare legislation could affect seniors

A recent report by the GAO (Government Accountabili

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By Optum Perks Author
Published July 11, 2017
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Are antibiotics being overused?

The term antibiotic refers to a broad range of medications used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.

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By Optum Perks Author
Published May 30, 2017
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How new legislation could change mental health care

Our current political environment has created a lot of discussion about mental health lately, and potential changes to healthcare might have a large effect on the members of our population who stru

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By Optum Perks Author
Published May 23, 2017
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FDA approves new ALS drug treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new medication for treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS.

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By Optum Perks Author
Published May 16, 2017
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How wearable technology is changing health care

The wearable technology industry is growing rapidly, with the number of devices shipped estimated to reach 130 million b

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By Optum Perks Author
Published April 26, 2017
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The top 10 best-selling prescription drugs

According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of U.S.

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By Optum Perks Author
Published April 12, 2017
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Why your emergency room costs are so high

Annual ER visits have increased 34% between 1995 and 2010, with emergency department visits reaching

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By Optum Perks Author
Published April 5, 2017
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New study says we should aim for 15,000 steps a day, not 10,000

We’ve long been told that we should be aiming to walk 10,000 steps a day. For years, that has been the magical number that paints the picture of optimal physical health.

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By Optum Perks Author
Published March 30, 2017
Superbug

World Health Organization releases list of 12 most dangerous superbugs

The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning the medical community that new strains of antibiotic-resistant superbugs are brewing.

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By Optum Perks Author
Published March 7, 2017

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