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HealthApr 17

Weight Loss Medications Show Side Effects While New Obesity Drug Launches

A study reveals menstrual irregularities in 4% of weight loss medication users as Eli Lilly's new obesity pill receives 1,390 prescriptions in its first week.

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HealthApr 4

ALS Clinical Trial Launches to Test Disease-Slowing Treatment

A new phase 3 clinical trial is recruiting patients to test a potential treatment for slowing ALS disease progression in early-stage cases.

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HealthMay 12

Cleveland Cigarette Tax Generates $270 Million for Arts Organizations

A cigarette tax in Cleveland has raised $270 million for cultural organizations, creating concerns as smoking rates decline.

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HealthMay 25

Healthcare Policy Reform Proposals Focus on Leadership and Cost Transparency

Policy discussions emerge around surgeon general appointments and healthcare cost transparency measures.

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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 3

IVF Clinics Face Scrutiny Over Patient Mix-ups in Cyprus and Florida

Fertility clinics in northern Cyprus and Florida are under investigation following allegations of embryo and sperm mix-ups affecting multiple families.

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HealthApr 3

CDC Issues Health Advisory on Veterinary Sedative in Illegal Drug Supply

Federal health officials warn about medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, being found mixed with illegal fentanyl supplies.

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HealthMay 24

Police investigate skeletal remains found near A617 amid ongoing missing person search

Authorities are examining skeletal remains discovered near the A617 while continuing to search for a missing 29-year-old woman.

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HealthMar 8

Study Finds Teens Getting Less Sleep, Technology Not Primary Factor

New research shows nearly a quarter of teens sleep five hours or less nightly, with majority getting under eight hours despite screens not being main cause.

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HealthJun 6

Uganda Border Closure Over Ebola Outbreak Leaves Traders Facing Major Losses

Uganda closed its western border with Congo due to Ebola fears, stranding cargo trucks and causing significant economic losses for cross-border traders.

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HealthMar 19

ACA enrollees cut spending on necessities as health care costs rise after subsidies expire

About 80% of ACA marketplace enrollees report higher health care costs this year, with 10% dropping coverage entirely after enhanced tax credits ended.

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HealthApr 27

Polish YouTuber raises over £50m for cancer patients in nine-day livestream

Polish influencer Piotr Hancke completed a record-breaking nine-day charity livestream with celebrity support to raise funds for children with cancer.

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HealthApr 1

Study Links Plastic Chemicals to Newborn Deaths and Premature Births

Research published in eClinicalMedicine found two common plastic chemicals associated with increased rates of infant mortality and preterm delivery.

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HealthMar 31

West Virginia passes insurance reform bill after cancer patient's death

West Virginia enacted legislation targeting insurance prior authorization practices following Eric Tennant's death after his cancer treatment was delayed by coverage denials.

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HealthMar 31

Study Examines High-Dose Vitamin B3 as Potential Glioblastoma Treatment

Research suggests high-dose niacin therapy may slow progression of aggressive brain cancer, with 82% of patients stable after six months.

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