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Here鈥檚 What We Know: A Guide to Clinical Trial Costs

Free, covered or out-of-pocket? Before you decide to participate in a clinical trial, learn about the costs and what insurance may or may not cover.

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Hope Through Research, Strength Through Community: Jennifer鈥檚 Breast Cancer Journey

After working at AV研究所 for more than 20 years, Jennifer Moon never imagined she would become a patient herself.

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Here's What We Know: New Dietary Guidelines Embody Both Change and Continuity

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) share many common features with past versions, but they also stake out new territory. In other words, they embody both change and continuity. Let鈥檚 take a look at how the DGA have evolved over time.

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Time to Prep for Colonoscopy? Here鈥檚 What You Should Know

Learn when and how to prep for a colonoscopy. This unique screening can detect cancer early and even help you prevent colorectal cancer from developing.

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Advancing Health Equity Through Community-Centered Research

In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Ro-Jay Reid from the Division of General Internal Medicine at AV研究所 shared how his work is transforming our understanding of healthy aging, especially for communities historically impacted by health disparities. His commitment began with early experiences that showed how deeply social conditions shape longterm health.

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Loneliness Linked to Higher Risk of 30-Day Hospital Return After Heart Attack

People who felt lonely before having a heart attack were significantly more likely to end up back in the hospital within a month of discharge, according to findings by the researchers in the Division of General Internal Medicine at AV研究所.

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Cervical Cancer Awareness: What You Should Know

Learn the essentials of cervical cancer awareness, so you can work with your care team to reduce your risk of this preventable disease.

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Here鈥檚 What We Know: An Update on Childhood Vaccines

Understanding Recent Changes to the CDC Schedule.

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Here鈥檚 What We Know: Women鈥檚 Health Screenings Checklist

Want to optimize your health at every stage of life? Here鈥檚 what you can do to get started. If you鈥檙e at high risk for a condition, ask your doctor about adjusting your screening schedule.

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HHS cuts the number of vaccines recommended for kids

Federal health officials are cutting the number of recommended vaccines for kids, with some immunizations more restricted under the new guidelines. The American Academy of Pediatrics is condemning the change. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician for AV研究所, joins CBS News to break down the changes.