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Walking pneumonia is spiking, especially in kids. Here's what to know

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If you or your kid has a cough that's been lingering, it could be a case of mycoplasma pneumonia. Cases are rising across the U.S. The good news — it's usually mild and easily treated. Here's how.

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Traditional vs. Subscription Primary Care Payment Model: Which Fits You?

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Subscription vs. Traditional Primary Care: Which Saves You More? Subscription vs. Traditional Primary Care: Which Saves You More? When it comes to finding good, reasonably priced primary care, the health care dollar seems daunting. Primary care, through traditional models, has long been a staple for most Americans, while the newer subscription models, such as direct primary care, are gaining traction, making a comparison worth the while in terms of cost-saving potential.

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Lebanon's only burn unit sees a surge of patients as Israel strikes the country

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Geitaoui Hospital has Lebanon's only unit specializing in burn treatment. Since Israel launched an air and ground invasion of the country to fight Hezbollah, burn cases have mounted.

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Walking pneumonia cases are spiking, especially in kids. Here's what to know

NPR Health

Respiratory infections caused by the bacteria mycoplasma pneumoniae are on the rise across the US. People of all ages are being affected -- including an unusual surge in young children. The good news: It's usually mild. The bad news: It can take weeks for an infection to burn through a classroom or family.

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This DIY Halloween costume turns you into the world's scariest animal

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Here's a costume that won't take a lot of fuss — and will earn you the title "world's scariest animal" this Halloween.

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Halloween is just days away -- time for candy and other treats

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Is it okay for your kids to binge candy on Halloween? A pediatrician gives us the answer.

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Judge continues to block Florida from threatening TV stations over abortion ads

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The order extends a previous one that bars Florida's surgeon general from coercing or intimidating broadcasters that run commercials for an abortion rights amendment.

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'Dreamers' can get Obamacare this year, unless a court case stops them

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A Biden administration rule allows people in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to enroll in ACA health plans and qualify for subsidies. Nineteen states are seeking to block the rule.

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