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HealthMar 20

Jehovah's Witnesses Allow Members to Use Own Stored Blood in Medical Procedures

Religious organization modifies blood transfusion policy to permit use of patients' own stored blood while maintaining ban on donated blood.

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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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HealthMar 21

Private Mental Health Clinic Failed Safety Protocols Before Three Patient Deaths

A private mental health facility did not conduct proper safety checks before three women died at the clinic, according to regulatory findings.

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HealthMar 22

Author Arthur Brooks Discusses Benefits of Boredom in New Book

New York Times bestselling author Arthur Brooks argues that constant device use prevents mind-wandering and may contribute to anxiety and depression.

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HealthMar 10

Novo Nordisk, Hims & Hers Announce Weight Loss Treatment Partnership

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has partnered with telehealth company Hims & Hers on weight loss treatment collaboration.

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HealthMar 23

Two Separate Federal Law Enforcement Operations Result in Major Arrests in California

Authorities conducted two unrelated operations in California, arresting nine suspects in a cargo theft case and charging one individual in a Medicare fraud scheme.

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HealthMar 4

Georgia father convicted of murder in connection with son's school shooting

Colin Gray was found guilty on 29 counts, including second-degree murder, after his teenage son killed four people at Apalachee High School in 2024.

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HealthMar 22

Police Officer Dies Following Thursday Traffic Collision in Kent

PC Bradley Corke, 27, died after being critically injured in a collision while on duty in Kent on Thursday.

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HealthMar 22

Six Injured in Floor Collapse at New Hampshire Wedding Venue

A floor collapsed at a wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire on Saturday, sending six people to the hospital.

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HealthMar 12

GLP-1 Drugs Show Potential Benefits Beyond Weight Loss and Diabetes Treatment

Research suggests GLP-1 medications may reduce substance use disorders while changing food preferences drives interest in flavor companies.

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HealthMar 19

FDA Approves Higher 7.2 mg Dose of Wegovy Weight Loss Drug

The FDA approved a higher 7.2 mg dose of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight loss medication for patients who have used lower doses for at least four weeks.

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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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HealthMar 9

Military Personnel with Havana Syndrome Seek Recognition, Lab Tests Device

U.S. military personnel affected by Havana Syndrome are seeking government recognition while reports emerge of lab testing on a potential related device.

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HealthMar 18

TrumpRx Drug Pricing Initiative Shows Mixed Results on Cost Reduction Goals

TrumpRx, a drug pricing initiative, lists medications at prices that exceed those paid in the UK, raising questions about its effectiveness.

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HealthMar 6

Two young girls found dead in suitcases in Cleveland were half-sisters, coroner says

Two young Black girls discovered dead in buried suitcases in Cleveland have been identified as half-sisters by the medical examiner's office.

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