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HealthMay 31

Egg Freezing Demand Surges Among Women Despite High Costs and No Guarantees

Demand for egg freezing procedures has increased significantly as women delay childbearing, though the costly treatment remains expensive without insurance coverage.

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HealthApr 25

Two Police Officers Shot at Chicago Hospital, One in Critical Condition

Two police officers were shot at a Chicago hospital on Saturday, with one officer in critical condition and a suspect in custody.

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HealthMay 27

Vermont becomes first US state to ban paraquat herbicide over Parkinson's concerns

Vermont enacted the nation's first state-level ban on paraquat, a weedkilling pesticide linked to increased Parkinson's disease risk.

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HealthApr 21

Judge to Sentence Purdue Pharma, Clearing Path for $7 Billion Opioid Settlement

A federal judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million, finalizing a settlement requiring Sackler family members to pay up to $7 billion.

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HealthMay 16

Six passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrive in Australia for quarantine

Six passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship that experienced a hantavirus outbreak arrived in Australia for a three-week quarantine period.

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HealthApr 8

NHS Advises Patients Not to Delay Treatment During Junior Doctors' Strike

NHS managers urge patients to continue seeking medical care as junior doctors begin strike action following the bank holiday weekend.

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HealthMar 11

Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due to Potential Pill Mix-Up

A common blood pressure medication has been recalled after reports that incorrect pills may have been packaged in some bottles.

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HealthMay 31

Brazil Investigates Suspected Ebola Case as Global Health Concerns Continue

Brazilian health authorities are investigating a suspected Ebola case in São Paulo amid ongoing global health surveillance efforts.

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HealthApr 14

Multiple Health Studies Show Mixed Trends in Disease Prevention and Drug Resistance

Recent studies reveal declining overdose deaths and STIs alongside rising concerns about wildlife disease spillover and antibiotic resistance.

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HealthMay 14

Connecticut Confirms First Clade I Mpox Case in U.S.

Connecticut health officials confirmed the first case of clade I mpox in the United States after a patient traveled to Western Europe.

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HealthApr 30

Middle School Students Take Control of Bus After Driver Has Medical Emergency

Middle school students in Missouri took control of their school bus after the driver suffered a medical emergency while driving on a highway.

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HealthMay 23

Investigation Reveals Billing Issues at Autism Therapy Clinics Serving Young Children

A Times investigation found rapid growth in autism therapy clinics has led to overbilling, fraud concerns and potential harm to preschoolers.

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HealthMay 29

Commonwealth Fund Report Shows US Healthcare Spending Double International Average

New report finds Americans spend 18% of economy on healthcare, nearly twice peer nations' average, while achieving worse health outcomes than most developed countries.

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HealthMay 29

Study Shows Ketamine Infusion Rapidly Improves Severe Depression Symptoms

Research indicates single intravenous ketamine treatment can quickly relieve severe depression and suicidal thoughts when standard medications fail.

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HealthJun 6

Johnson & Johnson wins talc cancer lawsuit in California court

Johnson & Johnson successfully defended against allegations that its talc products caused cancer in three women.

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