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HealthMay 21

Arizona executes inmate convicted in 2002 fatal fire attack

Leroy Dean McGill, 63, was executed by lethal injection for killing Charles Perez by throwing gasoline and lighting a match in 2002.

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HealthMay 19

Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Resume Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The Colorado Supreme Court has ordered Children's Hospital Colorado to restart hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender youth.

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HealthMay 26

CDC Requests Volunteers for Airport Ebola Screening Amid West Africa Outbreak

The CDC is seeking volunteer staff for airport Ebola screenings as health officials respond to an ongoing outbreak in West Africa.

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HealthMay 2

WHO Approves First Malaria Treatment for Babies Under Six Months

The World Health Organization has prequalified the first malaria treatment specifically designed for babies, addressing a critical gap in care for newborns.

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HealthMay 19

RFK Jr. Withdraws CDC Advisory Panel Charter Amid Health Policy Questions

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdrew a controversial CDC advisory panel charter while addressing various health issues as Health Secretary.

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HealthMar 27

Federal Court Blocks RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Policy Changes, Appeal Status Uncertain

A federal judge has blocked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposed vaccine policy changes, with the Justice Department's appeal plans unclear.

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HealthMay 22

Cruise Ship Hantavirus Passengers Express Concerns About Nebraska Quarantine Facility

Passengers from a cruise ship hantavirus outbreak that killed three people are describing federal quarantine conditions as prison-like.

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HealthApr 7

Kennedy Modifies Membership Rules for CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has changed the membership requirements for a key CDC vaccine advisory committee following a recent court decision.

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HealthMay 1

Cigna to Exit Affordable Care Act Exchanges in 2027

Health insurer Cigna announced plans to withdraw from ACA marketplaces in 2027, citing marketplace challenges following the end of enhanced federal subsidies.

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HealthMay 1

FDA Expands Access to Experimental Pancreatic Cancer Drug

The FDA has granted expanded access to daraxonrasib, an experimental drug for pancreatic cancer patients.

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HealthJun 11

Safety Inquiry Finds 78 Children at Risk from Gender Care Failures at Brighton Clinic

A safety investigation into WellBN clinic in Brighton found dozens of children were potentially harmed by gender medication given without proper checks.

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HealthJun 11

Trump Administration Explores Insurance Lending Options for High-Deductible Healthcare Plans

Federal officials are asking insurers to consider providing loans to consumers struggling with high deductibles under Affordable Care Act plans.

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HealthJun 11

Medicare Advantage Plans Show High Prior Authorization Denial Rates, HHS Report Finds

A Health and Human Services inspector general report found Medicare Advantage plans denied prior authorization requests at unusually high rates.

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HealthApr 16

UK COVID-19 Inquiry Praises Vaccine Rollout While Highlighting Compensation Gaps

British inquiry finds COVID vaccine program saved hundreds of thousands of lives but calls for improved support for those who experienced adverse effects.

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HealthJun 8

Recent Health Studies Examine Sleep, Gut Bacteria Links to Disease Risk

New medical research explores connections between sleep patterns and dementia risk, while other studies examine gut bacteria's role in sepsis susceptibility.

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