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Apr 12 2026EDUCATION

Faster Path to Becoming a Physical Therapist in Utah

Utah’s colleges are finding creative ways to help students enter high-demand healthcare jobs faster. A new deal between Utah Valley University and Rocky Mountain University brings this idea to life. Top students at UVU can now finish both their bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in physical therapy i

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

How tech is helping rare disease families fight for better care

When Nasha Fitter’s three-year-old daughter got a rare genetic diagnosis in 2017, the internet wasn’t much help. Search results were useless, doctors didn’t know what was coming next, and Facebook groups became the closest thing to a lifeline—even if the advice there wasn’t always reliable. Fitter

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Do neck scans always catch hidden spine injuries?

When someone gets hurt in a bad fall or crash, doctors first check for neck injuries using a CT scan. This scan is fast and shows broken bones clearly. But sometimes, patients still feel pain even after a clean CT result. So hospitals often order an MRI next, hoping to find soft tissue damage that t

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Washington's Budget Battle: Where Money Goes and Where It Doesn't

The final budget plan from Washington’s mayor suggests big changes ahead. At $21. 2 billion, it’s a massive spending document that will face tough debates in local and federal government. With Republicans in Congress showing more interest in city matters, this budget could become a flashpoint. The m

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Better Pregnancy Care Starts with Better Awareness

Every year in April, healthcare teams come together to highlight gaps in care that affect Black mothers and babies across the U. S. This year, one big push arrives in Chicago on Tuesday evening, when a local hospital opens its doors for free tours, talks, and conversations about safe pregnancy journ

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Apr 11 2026HEALTH

Finding the Right Words: What Do People in Germany Call Natural Healing Methods?

Healthcare systems across the world often struggle to agree on names for different types of treatments. In Germany, experts are discussing how to label traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine—often grouped under TCIM. Researchers wanted to know which terms make the most sense to the ave

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Apr 10 2026EDUCATION

Top Health Program in the US Hails from Alabama

Alabama now hosts the nation’s leading healthcare management graduate program, based on a respected annual review. The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s health administration master’s degree stands at number one among 101 similar programs across the country. This ranking doesn’t just highlight a

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Apr 09 2026OPINION

Health care costs in Virginia: Who really pays the price?

Virginia's health care system is facing a quiet crisis, and most residents don't even realize the game being played with their wallets. Last year's major federal health law quietly handed corporations and wealthy shareholders huge tax breaks while leaving average families to foot the bill. The resul

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Apr 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Why hospitals hesitate to use blockchain for health records

Many hospitals still keep medical records locked in old systems that feel safe but slow. These systems rely on passwords and firewalls that hackers keep breaking. Blockchain promises a better way: a digital ledger that spreads data across many computers so no single hacker can steal everything at on

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Apr 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cheap eye checks for everyone, everywhere

A new pocket-sized scanner could bring eye exams to places where people usually skip them—like drugstores or bus stops. Made by scientists in Japan, this AI helper spots cloudy lenses (cataracts) and pressure problems (glaucoma) in just a few minutes. Most high-tech eye gear costs thousands and live

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