Health
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Federal judge blocks mass layoffs and reorganization plans at HHS
A federal judge in Rhode Island has recently put a halt to the Department of Health and Human Services’ plans…
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Healthy lifestyle linked to lower diverticulitis risk, irrespective of genetic susceptibility
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle has been linked to a significantly lower risk of diverticulitis, according to a recent study published…
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A Welcome Shift In Direction At CMS–Now Comes The Hard Part
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new strategic direction for the agency, focused on the…
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D.C. Diagnosis: CDC cancer funding renewed, EU poaches researchers
The latest edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s newsletter on the politics and policy of health and medicine, is here to…
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Nearly 150,000 pounds of bologna recalled due to undeclared “meat or poultry source materials”
Gaiser’s European Style Provisions Inc. has issued a recall of approximately 143,416 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna due to misbranding, according…
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Early bedtimes are associated with more physical activity
A recent study led by Monash University has found that going to bed earlier than usual can have a positive…
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How Do Federal Vaccine Changes Affect You?
The recent meeting of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) was marked by…
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New blood test could predict preeclampsia in the first trimester| STAT
A groundbreaking study has revealed that a new blood test has the potential to predict preeclampsia as early as the…
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Summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars, advocates warn
A scorching heat wave has swept across the East Coast of the United States, bringing record-breaking temperatures as summer kicks…
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A good soak in a hot tub might beat a sauna for health benefits
Hot tubs and saunas are popular choices for relaxation and providing warmth, but recent research suggests that hot tubs might…
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