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HealthMar 12

States Report Overdoses Linked to Cychlorphine, Synthetic Opioid Stronger Than Fentanyl

Multiple states have issued warnings about cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid reportedly 10 times stronger than fentanyl that has been linked to dozens of recent overdoses.

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HealthMar 12

Oncologist Identifies Five Foods That May Help Reduce Cancer Risk

A cancer specialist highlights dietary choices that research suggests could lower cancer risk through reduced inflammation.

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HealthMar 14

Medicare Chief Dr. Oz Vows Crackdown on Hospice Fraud Following CBS Investigation

Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, pledged to combat hospice fraud after CBS News investigation revealed red flags in LA County hospices.

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HealthMar 5

Dentists Return £900m to NHS Over Two Years as Private Practice Increases

NHS dentists returned nearly £900 million in unused funding over two years, representing approximately one-seventh of allocated resources.

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HealthMar 10

Texas Man Stops Unconscious Driver's Vehicle, Preventing Highway Crash

A Texas welder used his truck to gradually slow and stop a car with an unconscious driver, averting a potential crash on a highway.

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HealthMar 11

Two separate medical cases highlight ongoing NHS patient care challenges

A 33-year-old woman died from sepsis after receiving incorrect antibiotics, while an adoptee received birth father information after 25-year search.

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HealthMar 13

Lawsuit Filed Against David Protein Over Alleged Calorie Mislabeling

A lawsuit alleges David Protein bars contain more calories and fat than listed on nutrition labels, which the company disputes.

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HealthMar 13

EPA Proposes to Ease Emissions Standards for Ethylene Oxide from Sterilizer Plants

The Trump administration's EPA announced a proposed rule Friday to loosen requirements for sterilizer plants that emit ethylene oxide.

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HealthMar 14

CDC Conducts Cruise Ship Sanitation Inspections Amid Ongoing Agency Challenges

The CDC released data on cruise ship sanitation scores while the agency continues to face operational difficulties following personnel changes and budget issues.

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HealthMar 11

Police officer admits mistakes before Nottingham killer's triple murder spree

A police officer acknowledged errors at a public inquiry into failures before Valdo Calocane killed three people in Nottingham.

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HealthMar 12

Long Island Police Solve 1971 Murder Case Using DNA Evidence

Nassau County police identified Thomas Generazio as the killer of Barbara Waldman in a 1971 home invasion murder, clearing the victim's father of suspicion.

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HealthMar 7

Respiratory Virus HMPV Spreads Across West Coast, Health Officials Monitor Outbreak

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is spreading through western states, with wastewater data showing elevated levels in Northern California.

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HealthMar 6

Emergency Room Acetaminophen Use by Pregnant Women Declined After Federal Warning

A study found pregnant women received less acetaminophen in emergency rooms following a federal warning about potential autism risks.

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HealthMar 6

Healthcare Jobs Drive Labor Market Growth as Population Ages

An aging population is creating increased demand for healthcare workers, providing job stability in the sector.

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HealthMar 21

Kansas man charged with attempted murder in Olathe park stabbing

A 27-year-old Kansas man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a 38-year-old woman in an unprovoked attack at an Olathe park.

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