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Trump appoints failed VA nominee Ronny Jackson as his chief medical adviser

President Trump has appointed failed Veterans Affairs secretary nominee Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson to serve as assistant to the president and chief medical adviser, according to the White House. Trump tapped 40 staffers for promotions and new jobs Saturday, including Jackson, whose name was in the middle of the long list. Jackson has remained out… Read More: Trump appoints failed VA nominee Ronny Jackson as his chief… »

Medical News Today: What are the signs of depression in men?

Both men and women can experience depression, but the signs and symptoms can be different. Although the primary symptom of depression for many is often a feeling of sadness, men may have a higher tendency than women to feel anger, demonstrate aggressive feelings, and engage in substance abuse. Due to the different symptoms, and because… Read More: Medical News Today: What are the signs of depression in… »

Daily on Healthcare: Pelosi vows openness to universal coverage plans…Trump pledges to stop surprise medical bills

Smart content. Deeper culture. Better access.  Become a subscriber to the Washington Examiner magazine. SIGN UP! If you’d like to continue receiving Washington Examiner’s Daily on Healthcare newsletter, SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://newsletters.washingtonexaminer.com/newsletter/daily-on-healthcare/ Pelosi vows to be open to policies that will move toward universal coverage. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowed Thursday “to consider all options to… Read More: Daily on Healthcare: Pelosi vows openness to universal coverage plans…Trump… »

Medical News Today: Alzheimer's blood test detects brain damage years before symptoms

A blood test for a protein could identify people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease a decade or more before symptoms, such as a decline in memory and thinking, emerge. A simple blood test may soon detect Alzheimer’s years in advance. This was what an international group of scientists concluded after evaluating the simple… Read More: Medical News Today: Alzheimer's blood test detects brain damage years… »