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HealthApr 16

Severe Weather Threatens Over 125 Million People Across Central U.S. and Hawaii

More than 125 million people face severe weather risks as tornado watches are issued across the Central U.S. while Hawaii deals with storm aftermath.

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HealthApr 15

Florida Doctor Indicted on Manslaughter Charges for Allegedly Removing Wrong Organ

A Florida doctor faces manslaughter charges after allegedly removing a patient's liver instead of spleen during surgery, resulting in the patient's death.

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HealthJun 9

Study Recommends Limiting Alcohol to One Drink Daily as Health Risks Accelerate

New research published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs suggests Americans should limit alcohol consumption to one drink per day.

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HealthMay 21

3 dead, 18 first responders hospitalized after exposure to unknown substance in New Mexico

Three people died and 18 first responders were hospitalized after exposure to an unidentified substance during a suspected overdose call in Mountainair, New Mexico.

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HealthApr 24

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss as Regeneron Strikes Pricing Deal

The FDA approved Regeneron's Otarmeni, the first gene therapy for genetic hearing loss, as the company agreed to a drug pricing deal with the Trump administration.

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HealthJun 7

Pfizer obesity drug shows similar side effects to existing weight-loss medications

Pfizer's experimental monthly obesity injection demonstrated a side effect profile comparable to existing GLP-1 drugs in mid-stage trials.

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HealthMar 18

Meningitis Outbreak in Kent Kills Two Students, Cases Confirmed at Multiple Schools

A meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in two deaths and cases at multiple educational institutions, prompting health authorities to distribute antibiotics.

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HealthMay 1

Man arrested in death of 5-year-old girl airlifted after unrest in Australian town

A suspect in the death of a five-year-old Aboriginal girl was transferred from Alice Springs to Darwin following his arrest and subsequent community unrest.

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HealthJun 5

Justice Department Opens Investigations Into 15 Medical Schools Over Admissions

The Department of Justice announced civil rights investigations into 15 medical schools examining potential racial discrimination in admissions processes.

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HealthJun 4

Federal authorities charge four in $30 million Medicaid fraud scheme in Ohio

Two Ohio state employees and two co-conspirators face charges for allegedly billing Medicaid for children's behavioral health services never provided.

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HealthMay 20

Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Prompts International Health Response

Health officials are tracking an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa as an American doctor is evacuated to Berlin for treatment.

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HealthMay 6

UnitedHealthcare Eliminates Prior Authorization for 30% of Healthcare Services

The nation's largest health insurer will remove approval requirements for select treatments and procedures.

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HealthMay 8

Trump Launches Drug Pricing Initiatives as Pharmaceutical M&A Activity Continues

President Trump has introduced new pharmaceutical pricing programs, including TrumpRx discount coupons, while industry consolidation proceeds with major acquisitions.

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HealthMay 26

Study Links GLP-1 Drugs to Reduced Cancer Spread; Weight-Loss Surgery Procedures Decline

New research suggests GLP-1 medications may slow cancer progression while bariatric surgery rates drop.

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HealthJun 10

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Pill Draws 10,000-Person Waiting List in UK

A pill version of Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy has generated a waiting list of 10,000 people in the United Kingdom.

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