Health
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Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
The Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing a major restructuring under the Trump administration, with plans to reduce…
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Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize the harm
The recent firing and furloughing of federal workers and contractors by the Trump administration have had a significant impact on…
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Makary’s FDA Has Options In Industry Fight Over Weight Loss Drugs
Americans are facing exorbitant prices for prescription drugs, with the U.S. accounting for half of global pharmaceutical sales revenue but…
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CalPERs claims UnitedHealth cheated investors by hiding upcoding scheme
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), the country’s largest public pension fund, has taken legal action against UnitedHealth Group,…
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Trump administration to cut $11.4 billion in COVID funding from local health departments
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the termination of $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state…
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Children of moms who smoked or were obese are more likely to become obese adults, study finds
Obesity is a prevalent global public health concern, with experts continuously debating the root causes of its rising rates. A…
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Complaining Of Chronic Pain Doesn’t Make You A Complainer
Understanding Chronic Pain: A Deeper Look at the Neuroscience Behind Fibromyalgia 1990s SYMBOLIC HAND CAUGHT IN RAT TRAP (Photo by…
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Makary, Bhattacharya confirmed by Senate to top health posts
The Senate recently voted to confirm Marty Makary as the new commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and Jay…
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Measles case confirmed in person who rode Amtrak train to Washington, D.C., health officials say
A recent incident involving a person with a confirmed case of measles has raised concerns about potential exposure to Amtrak…
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Live hantavirus is carried by more than 30 New Mexico small mammal species
Hantavirus is a deadly disease that has been a concern in New Mexico since 1993 when a deadly outbreak in…
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