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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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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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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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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 14

NHS Faces Scrutiny Over Palantir Software Rollout Amid Staff Concerns

The NHS implementation of Palantir data software has drawn criticism from lawmakers and internal staff warnings about public criticism of the rollout.

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HealthMar 24

US Park Police Officer Shot in Southeast Washington, DC

A US Park Police officer was shot while on duty in Southeast Washington, DC, and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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HealthJun 7

Insurers Commit to Vaccine Coverage Through 2027 Amid Political Uncertainty

A group of insurance companies announced continued coverage of routine vaccines through 2027 as debates over vaccine policies intensify.

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HealthMay 30

Postpartum depression rates double in US, affecting nearly 1 in 5 new mothers

Study finds postpartum depression rates rose from 9.4% to 19% between 2010-2021, with experts emphasizing need for better recognition and treatment.

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HealthMay 10

Cancer Treatment Advances Show Promise for Long-Term Management and Cures

Medical advances are transforming cancer from a terminal diagnosis to a manageable chronic condition for some patients, with new treatments offering hope.

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HealthMay 22

Indiana Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend, Shooting Deputy and Good Samaritan

An Indiana man allegedly dragged his girlfriend down a sidewalk on Mother's Day, then shot her and two people who tried to help, including a sheriff's deputy.

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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 22

FDA Panel to Review Moderna's Experimental mRNA Flu Vaccine in June

Food and Drug Administration advisory panel will meet June 18 to evaluate safety and effectiveness of Moderna's MFLUSIVA flu vaccine.

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HealthMar 4

FDA Official Working to Hire Friend Who Seeks New Antidepressant Warnings

FDA's top drug regulator is working to hire a researcher seeking new pregnancy warnings on antidepressants, raising conflict of interest concerns.

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HealthApr 18

Pancreatic Cancer mRNA Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial

A personalized mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer demonstrated lasting results, with nearly all responding patients surviving six years after treatment.

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