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HealthMay 27

Insurer reverses denial of brain surgery for teen with severe epilepsy after media inquiry

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield changed its coverage policy for pediatric brain surgery after NBC News inquired about a denied claim for a 13-year-old with daily seizures.

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HealthMar 11

Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due to Potential Pill Mix-Up

A common blood pressure medication has been recalled after reports that incorrect pills may have been packaged in some bottles.

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HealthJun 1

Women's Health Advocacy Highlights Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment

BBC presenter Emma Barnett raises awareness about endometriosis while separate case shows diagnostic delays in women's health.

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HealthApr 23

Rectal Cancer Deaths Rising Among Younger Adults, Study Finds

New research shows deaths from rectal cancer are increasing rapidly among millennials and younger adults, with scientists unable to explain the trend.

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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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HealthApr 13

Multiple Health Studies Address Fluoride, Kratom, Tylenol, and Cancer Links

Recent research examines health effects of fluoride, kratom poisonings, pregnancy Tylenol use, and anemia's cancer connection.

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HealthApr 23

MPs Call for Ban on 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Products Amid Health Concerns

A parliamentary report recommends banning PFAS chemicals from school uniforms and cookware while addressing unsafe temporary housing conditions.

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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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HealthApr 9

California Attorney General Files Charges in $267M Hospice Fraud Case

California officials charged 21 suspects in a hospice fraud scheme that allegedly defrauded the state of $267 million.

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HealthMay 21

Military healthcare and training face budget, service delivery challenges

Military healthcare contractor apologizes to beneficiaries while Army cuts medical training due to budget constraints.

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HealthMay 31

Study finds yoga benefits cancer survivors; experts link poor sleep to young cancer rise

New research highlights yoga's positive effects on cancer survivors while experts examine sleep's role in rising cancer rates among younger adults.

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HealthJun 3

Pharmaceutical Industry Developments: Wegovy Launches Globally, M&A Activity Expected

Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy pill in UAE while Eli Lilly signals continued merger and acquisition activity.

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HealthJun 5

Weight-Loss Treatments Show Mixed Health and Economic Effects

Research shows ketogenic diet may help anorexia recovery while GLP-1 medications drive increased retail returns.

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HealthMay 15

California Reports Three More Hospitalizations in Ongoing Toxic Mushroom Outbreak

Three people hospitalized in Napa County as California faces unprecedented outbreak of poisonous mushroom cases since November.

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HealthMar 31

Columbia Scientists Develop RNA Therapy to Repair Heart Attack Damage

Researchers at Columbia University have created a two-step RNA therapy that could potentially repair cardiovascular tissue damaged by heart attacks.

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