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Patient advocates urged to unite as one constituency
Matthew Zachary, a 30-year brain cancer survivor, argues that patient advocacy must unite all patients under a single ci
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Early Sugar Rationing Tied to Longer Telomeres and Lower Cancer Risk
New research links sugar rationing in early childhood to reduced cancer risk and slower biological aging, highlighting t
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Study: 1 in 4 NFL players may develop CTE, hundreds already diagnosed
A new study suggests at least one in four NFL players may develop CTE, a degenerative brain disease only confirmed after
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Nationwide recall of thyroid drug due to potency risk
Vitruvias Therapeutics has recalled a batch of thyroid tablets that may be too potent, posing hyperthyroidism risks. FDA
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Sanders' 'Medicare for All' pitch masks a risky takeover of healthcare
Merrill Matthews argues Sanders' Medicare for All is deceptive, aiming to replace popular Medicare with a government-run
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FDA clears Roche blood test for Alzheimer's, fourth approval in two years
The FDA approved Roche's Elecsys pTau217 blood test for Alzheimer's, the fourth such clearance since May 2025, offering
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Florida reports third Vibrio vulnificus death as Gulf cases climb
Florida has recorded its third death from Vibrio vulnificus in less than a month, with 17 confirmed cases across 12 coun
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GLP-1 drugs show promise in curbing addictions, studies suggest
Emerging studies suggest GLP-1 drugs, widely used for diabetes and obesity, may also help curb alcohol and drug cravings
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Vance urges Congress to cement Medicare fraud crackdown into law
Vice President JD Vance is pressing lawmakers to write the administration's Medicare fraud enforcement wins into statute
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School reopenings set to fuel worst measles outbreak in decades
With kids heading back to school amid a record measles surge and rising vaccine exemptions, public health officials warn
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SNAP Restrictions Debate Intensifies as Diabetes Crisis Worsens in South Texas
Moises Arjona Jr. urges SNAP to restrict junk food purchases, citing his own food stamp upbringing and the region's diab
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Illinois Medicaid work rules could strand cancer patients in coverage limbo
Illinois' upcoming Medicaid work requirement could leave cancer patients without coverage during diagnosis and treatment
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Cannabis-linked 'scromiting' cases surge among youth, CDC data shows
A new CDC report shows a spike in cannabis hyperemesis syndrome cases, particularly among teens and young adults, contra
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Federal Alert System Targets Autism Missing Person Cases
HHS announced a new federal initiative to improve responses when autistic individuals go missing, partnering with DOJ an
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Estrogen Patch Shortage Worsens as FDA Slow to Act
Manufacturers say estrogen patches remain in short supply due to soaring demand after the FDA lifted a key warning, yet
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Daily sugary drinks double stomach cancer risk, long-term study finds
Adults who drink one or more sugary beverages daily face more than double the risk of stomach cancer, according to a new
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Reading Rainbow Host Mychal Threets Seeks Inpatient Mental Health Care
Mychal Threets, host of the 'Reading Rainbow' reboot, said he will check himself into a hospital for mental health treat
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CDC: Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños grows to 431 cases across 32 states
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has reached 431 cases in 32 states, with 57 hospitalizatio