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A study of 868 young patients linked warmer temperatures in the previous two weeks to lower odds of viral gastroenteritis; weather alone cannot diagnose it.

Massachusetts will cut Medicaid payments by up to 8% for nursing homes with the lowest staffing levels, under rules that took effect Thursday.

At a June PAYER Summit, care leaders said data, clinical involvement and regular communication help providers maintain Medicare Advantage contracts.

A survey of 1,391 adults finds practical care is more often seen as meeting needs than privacy and independence in nursing homes.

Home-care executives say buyers are weighing sustained growth, clinical quality and leadership—and increasingly keeping sellers involved after acquisitions.

Pacific Health Sciences recalled one lot of Baby Sleep Gripe Water after FDA testing found undeclared ethanol, methanol and isopropanol.

The grant will support a year-long study of music-focused cochlear implant programming and classroom lessons for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Therabody says its sale runs through October 7, with discounts on massage guns, facial devices and recovery gear at its site and Amazon storefront.

James Talarico canceled at least two Texas campaign events after a flu diagnosis. His campaign has not said when he will resume in-person appearances.

Several nursing home operators are expanding ventilator care and on-site dialysis as hospitals refer residents with more complex needs.