Palliative Care for Serious Diseases

Palliative care is often misunderstood as meaning a patient will not get “real treatment.” That is not accurate. Instead, palliative care offers a different type of treatment. Rather than focusing on curing a disease and exposing patients to aggressive treatment and therapy, palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life and relieving patients’ pain. Many patients receive both palliative and curative care at the same time, and benefit from the combination of treatment types. 

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New Warnings on Singulair Allergy and Asthma Drug

Due to its psychiatric side effects, the FDA advises that Singulair should not be the first choice treatment for mild allergies, and healthcare providers should weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Singulair for asthma.

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Thousands of Deaths Linked to Weak US Air Pollution Rules

Studies show that dirty air kills thousands of Americans each year. Our current air pollution rules are too weak to protect people, especially in poorer communities. The research also shows that Black and low-income communities are especially at risk, highlighting the need for stricter pollution rules to protect public health.

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