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UHS grows profit, even as DOJ settlement fund hits $90 million

Universal Health Services grew its third-quarter profit by nearly 22% year-over-year, the investor-owned hospital chain announced Thursday. The King of Prussia, Pa.-based company reported $ 171.7 million in net income during the quarter, up from $ 141.2 million during the same period in 2017. Net revenue rose by 4.2% to $ 2.65 billion, compared with… Read More »

Medical News Today: New genetic culprit found for early progressive hair loss

Many people face hair loss, but only a few experience it from as early as childhood. This occurs in a rare hereditary condition called hypotrichosis simplex. Now, finally, researchers have been able to identify the gene responsible for this form of hair loss. One gene may drive the mechanisms behind a rare form of hair… Read More »

Breast cancer awareness: 8 products designed to go beyond the pink and help spread the word

Here are a few products intentionally designed around bringing about breast cancer awareness that are worth your time and money. When it comes to breast cancer awareness and education, there are many ways that people both affected or not affected by the disease can help raise money for organizations that help patients through their process… Read More »

Man in the Box: The Socially Isolated Male

—RSVP for Mental Wellness Calls  Join the Mental Wellness FACEBOOK GROUP here. —“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation” stated Henry David Thoreau in his book Walden. Men do not have to resign to the desperation of social isolation. Social Isolation has been identified as epidemic… Read More »