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HealthMay 1

Healthcare Professionals Face Scrutiny Over Prescription Drug Practices

Medical professionals are under increased attention regarding prescription drug distribution and psychiatric medication use.

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HealthMar 19

HHS launches investigations into 13 states over healthcare abortion policies

The Department of Health and Human Services is investigating 13 states for allegedly violating federal conscience protections for healthcare providers.

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HealthMar 19

89 Hospice Companies Licensed to Single Los Angeles Office Building, Records Show

State records show 89 hospice companies are licensed to a three-story Los Angeles office building, a pattern advocates call an extreme example of potential fraud clustering.

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HealthMar 19

Health officials warn doctors across England to monitor for meningitis after Kent outbreak

Health workers throughout England have been urged to watch for meningitis symptoms following an outbreak in Kent that has prompted vaccination efforts.

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HealthApr 1

COVID Variant BA.3.2, Dubbed 'Cicada,' Detected in 23 Countries and Half of U.S. States

The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed 'Cicada,' has been identified in 23 countries and approximately 25 U.S. states.

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HealthMar 27

Kenyan Woman Develops Caregiver Training Program After Father's Dementia Diagnosis

Wambūi Karanja created a family caregiver training program after caring for her father with dementia, earning recognition from the Alzheimer's Association.

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HealthApr 10

Study Links Daily Avocado and Mango Consumption to Improved Heart Function

Research shows adults with prediabetes experienced improved vascular function after eating one avocado and one cup of mango daily for eight weeks.

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HealthMay 13

Former Security Personnel Describe Psychological Impact of High-Risk Careers

Former prison guards and military operators discuss long-term mental health effects from careers involving dangerous situations.

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HealthApr 15

Former UCLA gynecologist sentenced to 11 years for sexual abuse of patients

James Heaps pleaded guilty to 13 felony sexual abuse charges and received 11-year sentence after previous conviction was overturned on appeal.

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HealthMar 4

Kennedy Focuses on Nutrition Education in Medical School Reform Efforts

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pursuing changes to medical education with emphasis on nutrition training, drawing mixed reactions from medical experts.

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HealthApr 28

California couple pleads not guilty to federal hospice fraud charges

A Southern California psychiatrist and his wife entered not guilty pleas to federal charges alleging a multimillion-dollar hospice fraud scheme.

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HealthApr 9

Charlotte train stabbing suspect ruled incompetent for trial

A man accused of fatally stabbing a woman on Charlotte's light rail system has been deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial.

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HealthMar 30

Mexican National Dies in ICE Custody at California Detention Center

José Guadalupe Ramos was found unconscious at Adelanto detention center and died at a hospital, marking the 14th death in ICE custody this year.

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HealthMay 26

Mental Health Patients Report Concerns Were Ignored Before NHS Trust Deaths

Teenage mental health patients say their warnings about safety issues at a northeast England NHS trust were dismissed before fatal incidents occurred.

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HealthApr 13

Four teenagers arrested after 16-year-old fatally stabbed in Peterborough

A 16-year-old boy died after being stabbed near a shopping centre in Peterborough, with four teenagers arrested in connection with the incident.

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