Health
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Premature menopause tied to 40% greater risk of heart attacks
Women who experience premature menopause, defined as the cessation of menstrual periods before the age of 40, are at a…
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Study finds more than 150,000 uncounted Covid-19 deaths
The Covid-19 pandemic’s toll in terms of deaths has been a subject of much debate and scrutiny since its onset.…
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How Scott and Alla LaRoque got rich from disputed medical bills
When Alla Kosova and Scott LaRoque first met at a party in Las Vegas, little did they know that their…
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Severe burns from smoking opioids a new factor in harm reduction
The landscape of drug use in the United States has seen a significant shift from injecting to smoking in recent…
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Organ transplant technology is advancing rapidly. So are the costs
Elizabeth Cooney, a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, delves into the intricate process of organ donation and the groundbreaking advancements…
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NIH grant awards, mental health at work: Morning Rounds
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is facing challenges in awarding grants, with a significant lag in spending compared to…
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Cigarette smoking dips below 10%. The CDC didn’t tell you
The latest data on smoking rates among U.S. adults has revealed a significant milestone – the cigarette smoking rate has…
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CDC, organ transplants, statins: Morning Rounds
A series of executive orders and policy changes gutted funding for ALS research, leading to the closure of critical labs…
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.’s vaccine agenda, including new childhood vaccine schedule
A recent ruling by a federal judge has blocked proposed changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, recommended by allies of…
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Kennedy childhood vaccine overhaul stalled by judge
A federal judge in Boston has put a halt to key aspects of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts…
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