Health
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HHS cites scientific justification for canceling mRNA vaccine work
Federal health officials have recently made the decision to cancel hundreds of millions of dollars in investment in messenger RNA…
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COVID levels rising in much of U.S., with highest in West, CDC says
The surge of COVID-19 cases during the summer months continues to be a cause for concern, as key indicators show…
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Many smokers have misperceptions about nicotine. Researchers harness curiosity to correct them
Nicotine is a widely misunderstood component of cigarettes. While many believe that nicotine is the main cancer-causing agent in cigarettes,…
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Coverage Of Weight Loss Drugs By Medicaid Plans Continues To Lag
In a recent development, California has approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year that removes Medicaid coverage for GLP-1…
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Kennedy’s mRNA decision poses national security risk, experts say
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent decision to halt funding for the development of messenger RNA vaccines has sparked…
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Americans get 55% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says
Americans are consuming a significant amount of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, a recent report from the Centers for…
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Walking further and faster linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular events in people with high blood pressure
The importance of physical activity in maintaining good heart health has been highlighted in a recent study published in the…
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What Is Legionnaires’ Disease? NYC Outbreak Has Left 70 Sick, 3 Dead
The recent Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak in Central Harlem, New York City has raised concerns and shed light on the potential…
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Progress in women’s health runs up against funding cuts
Scientific breakthroughs in women’s health are offering new hope for the future, with advancements in vaccines and medications paving the…
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L.A. fires led to more than 400 additional deaths, study finds
The devastating fires that swept through Los Angeles earlier this year had a much higher toll than initially reported. While…
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