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HealthApr 21

Judge to Sentence Purdue Pharma, Clearing Path for $7 Billion Opioid Settlement

A federal judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million, finalizing a settlement requiring Sackler family members to pay up to $7 billion.

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HealthMay 30

UnitedHealthcare to Remove Prior Authorization for Most Pediatric Services

UnitedHealthcare announced it will eliminate two-thirds of prior authorization requirements for members under 18 by year's end.

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HealthMay 29

US Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Falls to Record Low of 9%

The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to 9% in 2025, marking another all-time low according to new CDC survey data.

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HealthMay 18

CBS Investigation Examines Youth Residential Treatment Programs Amid Abuse Allegations

CBS News investigation finds allegations of abuse and lack of federal oversight in multibillion-dollar youth residential treatment industry.

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HealthJun 2

WHO reports suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out

The World Health Organization announced that suspected Ebola cases have decreased to 116 after hundreds of potential cases were ruled out.

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HealthJun 2

Studies Examine Cancer Benefits of Weight Loss and Treatment Drugs

Research suggests GLP-1 weight loss drugs may reduce breast cancer risk, while another study shows improved pancreatic cancer survival rates.

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HealthMay 16

Health Policy Groups Push for Primary Care Reform Amid FDA Leadership Changes

Democratic think tanks advocate for free primary care while psychiatry reform efforts and FDA personnel changes signal broader healthcare policy shifts.

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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 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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HealthMar 26

Health groups call for EPA chief's removal as vaccine panel faces disruption

Environmental groups demand EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's resignation while health agencies face leadership changes and meeting cancellations.

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HealthJun 14

Health Policy Experts Propose Medicare Reforms for Nutrition Programs and Fraud Prevention

Two policy proposals address Medicare improvements through medically tailored meal coverage and enhanced fraud prevention measures.

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HealthMay 16

Three Major Pharmaceutical Developments: Trial Setback, China Partnership, Gene Therapy

Regeneron faces trial setback, Bristol Myers partners with China, and first GLP-1 gene therapy trial approved.

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HealthMay 18

Medical Advances Show Promise in Cancer and HIV Treatment Studies

Two separate clinical trials are demonstrating potential breakthroughs in treating pancreatic cancer and HIV using different therapeutic approaches.

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HealthApr 14

Multiple Health Studies Show Mixed Trends in Disease Prevention and Drug Resistance

Recent studies reveal declining overdose deaths and STIs alongside rising concerns about wildlife disease spillover and antibiotic resistance.

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