Health
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An antibiotic resistance breakthrough offers hope
Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern, with drug-resistant infections becoming more prevalent despite our best efforts to combat them. The…
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How RFK Jr. is reshaping health care, with Trump’s support
As one of his first acts as Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made bold promises to…
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Mass General Brigham bolstered its bottom line, despite industry uncertainty
Massachusetts hospitals have been facing uncertainty and concern, but one of the state’s largest health systems, Mass General Brigham, has…
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The story of whole milk’s return to U.S. schools
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has paved the way for whole milk to make a comeback in America’s…
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House passes bill to limit care for transgender young people
The recent passage of two House bills related to care for transgender youth has sparked controversy and debate among lawmakers…
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Employers drop obesity drug coverage as cash-pay programs grow
HCA Healthcare, one of the largest hospital systems in the U.S., recently made a decision that has caught the attention…
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Hospitals owned by REITs more likely to close or go bankrupt
Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. Eight years before Steward Health…
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A Santa’s Christmas passion was nearly ended by a severe stroke. The desire to spread holiday cheer fueled his recovery.
When Brent Rasmussen experienced a sudden loss of balance one December morning in 2023, he knew something serious had happened.…
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Trump administration crackdown on gender-affirming care targets hospitals
The Trump administration is taking a bold stance on restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth in the United States. The…
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Trump’s marijuana reclassification could boost research, access
President Trump made a bold move on Thursday by signing an executive order that directs the federal government to reclassify…
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