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Society USAMedical Bills Will No Longer Affect Your Credit Score
Three large credit-reporting companies have decided to erase credit stains on Americans’ credit reports related to certain medical debts, thus alleviating the pressure on their credit score since such bills don’t reflect a consumer’s financial behavior.
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Health United KingdomHealth Inequality No More: This App Lowers Baby Loss Risk Among Minorities
A newly-developed pregnancy screening tool has helped reduce baby loss among black, Asian, and ethnic minority women three-fold — bringing the risk down to the same level as their white women counterparts.
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Health AustraliaGroundbreaking DNA Test Identifies Diseases in Record Time
Researchers affiliated with the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney, Australia developed a new DNA test able to identify genetic diseases much faster - in days, rather than decades! - and more accurately than existing tests, helping patients and doctors alike better manage illnesses and…
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Health USANo Symptoms? No Problem: This Blood Test Takes Alzheimer Detection to a New Level
Alzheimer’s disease could be detected in people who haven’t developed symptoms yet thanks to a new blood test that is cost-effective, non-invasive and accurate - giving patients a head start to treat the condition, while boosting research in the field.