HealthApr 16
Investigation Finds Lead Contamination at Half of New Orleans Playground Sites
Testing revealed lead contamination at 50% of New Orleans playgrounds examined, prompting calls for $5 million in federal cleanup funding.
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HealthMay 18
Adult dies of hantavirus in Colorado, state health officials confirm
Colorado health officials confirmed an adult death from hantavirus, a rare but serious viral infection.
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HealthApr 16
Eli Lilly Obesity Drug Shows Cardiovascular Benefits in Late-Stage Trial
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced positive results from a late-stage clinical trial of its obesity medication showing reduced cardiovascular risks.
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HealthApr 8
Healthcare Access Challenges Emerge as States Face Budget Pressures, Clinic Closures
States are reducing Medicaid services while urgent care centers consider expanding abortion access as traditional clinics close nationwide.
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HealthMar 31
FDA Expected to Restore Compounding Pharmacy Access to Peptides
The FDA is anticipated to reverse its 2023 restriction on peptide compounds following statements from Health Secretary RFK Jr.
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HealthMar 28
Suspect in Loyola University student murder attends court hearing from hospital
Jose Medina-Medina attended a detention hearing from the hospital regarding the murder of Loyola University Chicago freshman Sheridan Gorman.
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HealthMay 18
Arkansas man arrested for allegedly threatening Walmart mass shooting over lockdown fears
A 20-year-old Arkansas man was arrested after allegedly threatening to carry out a mass shooting at Walmart if hantavirus caused another lockdown.
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HealthMay 18
Studies link cultural activities, birdwatching to slower aging and cognitive health
New UK research suggests regular museum visits and birdwatching may slow biological aging and protect against cognitive decline in older adults.
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HealthApr 15
Eastern US faces record-threatening heat wave unusual for mid-April
An unusual April heat wave is expected to challenge temperature records across the eastern United States on Wednesday, with cities like New York and Philadelphia forecast to reach the low 90s.
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HealthMar 19
UK Covid Report Critiques Stay-at-Home Advice and NHS Preparedness
A government report examining the UK's Covid response has questioned stay-at-home advice and highlighted NHS vulnerabilities during the pandemic.
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HealthApr 29
Study Links Early Metal Exposure to Childhood Behavior Issues Through Baby Teeth Analysis
Researchers used baby teeth to identify when infant brains are most vulnerable to toxic metals and connected exposure to later behavioral problems.
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HealthApr 13
Indiana Parents Charged with Murder After Toddler Dies from Severe Neglect
An Indiana couple faces murder and neglect charges after their malnourished toddler died from eating non-food items to survive in squalid conditions.
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HealthMar 16
Federal Judge Strikes Down Vaccine Policies in Kennedy Administration
A district court ruled against federal vaccine policies, saying decisions limiting Covid shots and revising childhood immunization schedules lacked scientific basis.
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HealthMay 31
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in California Neighborhood
Health officials in California are advising residents to avoid wildlife contact after a bat found near a sidewalk tested positive for rabies.
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HealthApr 2
Medical School Accreditor Adds Nutrition Requirements, Removes Diversity Standards
A medical school oversight agency has added nutrition curriculum requirements while removing diversity standards amid political pressure.
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