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Medical News Today: The ‘burden of disease’ in those who recover from addiction

Recent research shows that more than one-third of people who are recovering from addiction continue to experience chronic physical disease. People are familiar with the effects of addiction, but what about the aftermath? Excessive use of alcohol and drugs can lead to mental and physical health issues, some of which include anxiety, depression, diabetes, liver… Read More: Medical News Today: The ‘burden of disease’ in those who… »

Harvard researchers say soda increases risk of dying from heart disease, breast and colon cancer

Drinking soda, sports drinks and other sugary beverages increases the risk of dying from heart disease and some types of cancers, according to new research.

Medical University of South Carolina completes acquisition of 4 hospitals from Community Health Systems

MUSC School of Medicine-courtesy MUSC The Medical University of South Carolina Hospital Authority has completed its first-ever acquisition of medical facilities with the purchase of four South Carolina hospitals from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems. These hospitals include 82-bed Chester Regional Medical Center, 225-bed Springs Memorial Hospital, 396-bed Carolinas Hospital System and 124-bed Carolinas Hospital… Read More: Medical University of South Carolina completes acquisition of 4 hospitals… »

A Red Meat Allergy From Ticks May Be Easier to Get Than We Thought – Newser

(Newser) – It’s perhaps the weirdest ailment related to ticks—one bite can make people allergic to red meat. Now scientists have done some more research, only to conclude that the risk of getting this allergy from the lone star tick may be higher than they originally thought. It all has to do with debunking the… Read More: A Red Meat Allergy From Ticks May Be Easier to… »