It's the latest sign of Amazon's growing interest in the health care sector, a $3.8 trillion piece of the U.S. economy.
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Insulin is being sold illegally on Craigslist for a fraction of its retail price, study finds
The findings published Monday speak to how the high cost of insulin has strained families and may be pushing them to risky behavior in order...
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Friday snow could bring ideal ski conditions for 3-day weekend
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Why emotional eating isn’t as straightforward as you think
Emotional eating isn't as straightforward as it seems — and understanding this response to hunger can help you control how much you eat in response...
Treat yourself well: The importance of practicing self-care for yourself and your heart
Self-care is important for the mind and especially for the body. Here are a few things to keep in mind when practicing nutritional self-care for...
The best way to avoid the scary new coronavirus? Wash your hands
I've worked as an emergency room physician. And as a New York Times correspondent in China, I covered the SARS outbreak in 2002 and 2003....