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HealthMay 7

NPR Features Stories on Families Facing Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

NPR highlighted family experiences with dementia through a student podcast winner and coverage of research families with genetic Alzheimer's mutations.

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HealthApr 19

Research Links Loneliness to Memory Performance in Older Adults

New study finds loneliness affects baseline memory performance in older adults but may not accelerate cognitive decline over time.

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HealthApr 7

California Doctor Linked to $71.7 Million in Hospice Medicare Claims Across 126 Facilities

A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County physician associated with Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 hospice patients in a single year.

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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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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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HealthApr 5

Nonprofit RAM Provides Free Medical Care to Uninsured Americans Amid Access Barriers

A nonprofit organization called RAM operates free health clinics for Americans lacking access to affordable medical care, drawing patients who travel long distances and wait days for treatment.

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HealthApr 6

Social Media Trend 'Looksmaxxing' Drives Teens to Use Dangerous Steroids

A viral social media trend called 'looksmaxxing' is encouraging teenage boys to use powerful steroids not approved for humans, raising health concerns.

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HealthApr 16

Woman in ICE detention hospitalized after delayed medical care, lawyer says

Hayam El Gamal was taken to emergency room after detention center allegedly delayed CT scan for weeks despite chest symptoms.

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HealthMay 18

Medical worker hospitalized in London with hantavirus symptoms from Ascension Island

A medic developed hantavirus symptoms on Ascension Island and was transported to a London hospital for treatment in a specialized infectious diseases unit.

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HealthApr 14

FDA Requests Additional Safety Data from Eli Lilly on Weight-Loss Drug Foundayo

The FDA is asking Eli Lilly to collect more safety information on its newly approved weight-loss pill Foundayo, including potential liver and heart risks.

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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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HealthJun 1

Three New Studies Examine Health Detection Methods and Career Advancement

Recent research covers obesity measurement accuracy, career stagnation impacts, and early dementia detection through writing tests.

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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 7

Study Finds Half of Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients Don't Receive Treatment

Research reveals approximately 50% of patients with advanced lung cancer are not receiving available treatments despite medical advances.

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HealthMar 21

Meningitis cases in Kent rise to 34 as outbreak investigation continues

Health authorities report five additional meningitis cases in Kent, bringing total to 34, with Canterbury nightclub linked to outbreak.

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