Primary Care Clinics in Mt. Oliver, KY Accepting Medicare
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 Lewis County Primary Care Center, Inc. Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 45 Mcdowell Street, Mt. Oliver, KY 41064 Phone: 606-698-6160 |
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Higher chocolate consumption associated with lower levels of total fat
Scientists at the University of Granada have disproved the old idea that chocolate is fattening, in a study reported this week in Nutrition. Higher chocolate consumption associated with lower levels of total fat—fat deposits all over the body—and central—abdominal—fat, independently of whether or not subjects are physically active, and of their diet.
Study suggests making COVID vaccines based on Mu variant
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Mu variant (B.1.621, B.1.621.1) has been tagged as a Variant Being Monitored (VBM), and as of August 30, 2021, it had been detected in 39 countries.
Low albumin levels could predict poor outcome in COVID-19
A Spanish study has revealed that COVID-19 patients who have a low level of albumin have a poorer outcome compared to those with normal levels of blood albumin. The study titled, "Low albumin levels are associated with poorer outcomes in a case series of COVID-19 patients in Spain: a retrospective cohort study," was released prior to peer-review on the open-access preprint server site Medrxiv*.
Health costs rising next year
Health care costs rose faster than inflation and wages this year -; a trend that will hit home for many workers in the next several weeks as employers offer open enrollment. Employers usually pick up much of the tab for health insurance, but many are expected to shift more of this growing burden onto workers next year. That means employees are likely to see higher premiums and deductibles. And a growing number will be required to pay more up front, as more companies are adding so-called consumer-driven plans.
New outbreak of rare eye disease identified in contact lens wearers
A new outbreak of a rare but preventable eye infection that can cause blindness, has been identified in contact lens wearers in a new study led by UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital researchers.
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