HealthApr 27
Health Care Costs, Research, and Funding Draw Congressional and Scientific Attention
Multiple health care issues emerge including cost reform efforts, Alzheimer's testing debates, cancer research, and rural funding concerns.
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HealthMay 29
JFK Airport to Begin Enhanced Ebola Screenings for Travelers from Affected Countries
John F. Kennedy International Airport will implement enhanced Ebola screenings for passengers arriving from outbreak-affected nations in Central and East Africa.
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HealthApr 9
Teen Birth Rates Hit Historic Low as U.S. Fertility Continues Decline
Teen birth rates reached another record low in 2023 as overall U.S. fertility rates continue their downward trend since 2007.
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HealthApr 3
EPA Adds Microplastics to Water Contaminant Watch List as HHS Launches Health Study
The EPA has added microplastics to its drinking water contaminant candidate list while HHS announced a national study on microplastics' health effects.
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HealthMay 12
New Pancreatic Cancer Treatments Show Promise in Clinical Trials
Scientists have developed breakthrough treatments for pancreatic cancer that offer new hope for patients facing the historically lethal disease.
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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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HealthMay 28
Researchers Report Progress in Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis Methods
Scientists announce advances in blood tests and brain scans that could detect Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear.
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HealthMay 23
Two Indicted in $46.6 Million Minnesota Medicaid Autism Fraud Scheme
Federal authorities have indicted two individuals in connection with an alleged $46.6 million Medicaid fraud scheme targeting autism services in Minnesota.
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HealthMay 6
Utz Recalls Potato Chips Nationwide Over Salmonella Contamination Risk
Utz Quality Foods has issued a nationwide recall of certain Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips due to potential salmonella contamination in an ingredient.
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HealthJun 5
British Heart Foundation to Close 150 Charity Shops Due to Trading Challenges
The British Heart Foundation announced plans to close 150 charity shops, citing an exceptionally challenging trading environment.
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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 6
Novo Nordisk Reports Strong Performance of Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk reported strong sales and prescription numbers for its weight-loss medication Wegovy, leading to updated financial guidance.
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HealthJun 6
U.S. Doctor Recovers from Ebola, Discharged from German Hospital
An American doctor who contracted Ebola while working in Congo has recovered and been discharged from a Berlin hospital.
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HealthApr 24
Eli Lilly's New Obesity Pill Records Nearly 4,000 Prescriptions in Second Week
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly's recently launched obesity medication reached approximately 4,000 prescriptions in its second week on the market.
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HealthJun 4
Study finds most parents buy baby carriers online amid safety concerns
Durham University research reveals nearly 90% of parents purchase baby slings and carriers online, raising questions about safety guidance.
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