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Rita Rubin

Rita Rubin is a former USA Today medical writer who now writes about health and science for publications including Next Avenue, U.S. News, WebMD and NBCNews.com.

Caregiving

Members of Congress on Their Caregiving Challenges

A Capitol Hill briefing was held to raise awareness of caregivers' needs
November 9, 2017
Healthy Aging

Thinking Outside the Doctor’s Office About Healthy Aging

A Milken Institute summit explores issues like housing and transportation
October 30, 2017
Statin

Believing in the ‘Cult of Statin Denial’ Could Be Deadly

A prominent physician criticizes supplement proponents' claims that cholesterol is good
July 25, 2017
Coffee

Caffeinated or Not, Coffee May Help You Live Longer

New research provides more good news for those who love their java
July 11, 2017
Diabetes

No More Finger Pricks for Some With Diabetes

The glucose test may not keep you healthier, so why are many still doing it?
June 19, 2017
Back Pain

What's Causing Your Back Pain and What to Do About It

The reason for your back pain may not be what you think
March 30, 2017

Fecal Transplants Increasingly Seen as Legitimate Treatment

Proponents laud its ability to cure the infection C. diff, which can be deadly
December 30, 2016
steaks and hamburgers on grill

Is Red Meat Killing You?

This Fourth of July, what you throw on the grill is coming under fire
June 28, 2016
Diabetes

Can You Really Reverse Diabetes?

Recent research gives some surprising insights into the disease
May 17, 2016
Reviewing Alzheimer's brain scan

Are You Going Broke Caring for a Loved One With Dementia?

American caregivers are making painful sacrifices, a new report says
March 30, 2016
Illustration of prescription bottles

Drug Prices for Older Adults Soaring, Report Says

A new AARP study finds specialty medications particularly expensive
March 2, 2016
Man getting a checkup

Do You Really Need to Get an Annual Checkup?

Physicians disagree on the need for one when you're not sick
February 16, 2016
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