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Telehealth

Though the Chinese government provides basic healthcare coverage to all its citizens, many Chinese distrust the under-funded system and are turning to telemedicine that connects them to physicians in America, according to the Los Angeles Times.

A new study published in the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare shows a telehealth program involving video coaching and self-monitoring with mHealth devices could be an effective way for helping obese patients lose weight.

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