Health
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A 13-year-old had chest pains. A rare disease meant he was “close to sudden cardiac death.”
Dr. Brittany Clayborne’s 13-year-old son Micah came home from school one day in December 2023 with a complaint that sent…
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Obesity linked to what’s on local restaurant menus
The issue of “food deserts,” areas where residents lack access to good nutritional options, has long been a concern for…
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Walgreens Shareholders Approve $10 Billion Private Equity Buyout
Walgreens Boots Alliance shareholders have given their approval to private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ $10 billion buyout offer for the…
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Kennedy to deny access to some health services for undocumented people
The Trump administration has recently announced a significant policy change that will further restrict undocumented immigrants’ access to federally funded…
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Who’s policing opioid settlement spending? A crowdsourced database might help.
State attorneys general have been successful in winning billions of dollars in opioid settlements from drug companies accused of contributing…
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Bird flu found to evolve rapidly, infecting more hosts and finding ways to spread more effectively
Avian flu, also known as H5N1, has been quietly evolving in the background, aiming to become more effective and widespread.…
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Envisioning Healthcare Without Immigrants
In the realm of healthcare in the United States, immigrants play a crucial role that often goes unrecognized. From physicians…
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FDA grants full approval to Moderna Covid vaccine for kids but limits eligibility
Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine for children has received full approval from the Food and Drug Administration, marking a significant milestone as…
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Measles cases in the U.S. hit the highest total recorded in more than 30 years
The United States is currently facing a major measles outbreak, with 1,288 cases reported so far this year. This is…
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Loneliness predicts poor mental and physical health outcomes, survey data indicate
Loneliness is a prevalent issue that has been identified as a significant predictor of depression and poor health outcomes, according…
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