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Health legislation, insurance markets, drug pricing, and the ongoing fight over the future of American healthcare.
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Ebola Cases in Congo Surge 38% as Funding Shortfalls Hamper Response
Africa CDC reports a 38% weekly surge in Ebola cases in eastern Congo, with 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, as
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Rare Lyme Strain B. mayonii Confirmed in New York, Expanding Beyond Upper Midwest
A rare strain of Lyme disease, Borrelia mayonii, has been detected in New York for the first time, signaling a geographi
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Ivermectin Prescriptions Surge Among Cancer Patients, Alarming Oncologists
A study of 68 million patient records reveals a dramatic spike in ivermectin prescriptions for cancer patients, fueled b
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Senate Democrats Subpoena Kennedy Over Vaccine Panel Overhaul
Senate Democrats launch investigation into Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel changes, demanding records on Trump
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FDA's Reliance on Flawed Data Undermines Mifepristone Safety Review
The FDA's review of mifepristone safety is compromised by its reliance on FAERS, a system experts say captures only a fr
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Half of U.S. Adults Now Struggle with Healthcare Costs, Poll Shows
Only 49% of U.S. adults could afford quality healthcare in 2025, down from 56% in 2021, as rising costs drive record anx
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DOJ Accuses New York and Vendor of $10B Medicaid Home Care Fraud
The Justice Department sued New York's health department and a contractor over alleged fraud in a $10 billion Medicaid h
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FTC and Four States Sue Trans Health Group Over Pediatric Care Claims
The FTC and four states sued WPATH for allegedly making deceptive claims about pediatric gender-affirming care, part of
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Emergency Care in Crisis: Three Steps to Save America's Hospital Safety Net
Hospital emergency departments are closing at alarming rates due to systemic underfunding. A leading physician outlines
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FDA Clears Third OTC Naloxone Spray as Opioid Deaths Drop Sharply
The FDA approved Rextovy, a third OTC naloxone nasal spray, aiming to expand access and lower costs amid a sharp drop in
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NIH Creates New Office to Phase Out Animal Testing, Embrace Human Biology Models
The NIH announced a new office, ORIVA, to reduce animal testing and advance alternatives like 3D human tissue models, su
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COVID-19 Vaccination Tied to 40% Lower Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke in Veterans Study
A study of over 1 million veterans found COVID-19 vaccination lowered heart attack and stroke risk by roughly 40%, with