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Bipartisan Push Gains Steam to Curb Costly Drug Ads
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Bipartisan Push Gains Steam to Curb Costly Drug Ads
Bipartisan efforts at the federal and state levels are targeting direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising, citing r
Expanding Optometrists' Scope Could Ease Rural Eye Care Crisis
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Expanding Optometrists' Scope Could Ease Rural Eye Care Crisis
Letting optometrists perform YAG laser capsulotomies significantly increases utilization and improves access to eye care
Convalescent Plasma: A Proven but Overlooked Weapon Against New Viral Outbreaks
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Convalescent Plasma: A Proven but Overlooked Weapon Against New Viral Outbreaks
As hantavirus and Ebola resurge without vaccines, convalescent plasma—a century-old therapy validated during COVID—offer
Mental Health Parity Falls Short for Cancer Patients Despite Bipartisan Support
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Mental Health Parity Falls Short for Cancer Patients Despite Bipartisan Support
Mental health parity laws have broad support, but access to care remains a challenge for millions, particularly those wi
Clearwater Police Final Report: Hulk Hogan's Death Ruled Natural After Full Investigation
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Clearwater Police Final Report: Hulk Hogan's Death Ruled Natural After Full Investigation
Clearwater Police have concluded their investigation into Hulk Hogan's death, ruling it an attended natural death with n
Trump Expands Drug Price Platform with 160 New Medications, Touts Tariff Strategy
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Trump Expands Drug Price Platform with 160 New Medications, Touts Tariff Strategy
President Trump announced the addition of 160 drugs to TrumpRx, bringing total offerings to over 800. He claimed the mos
Failed Policies, Not Patient Demand, Driving Rural Hospital Closures, HHS Study Says
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Failed Policies, Not Patient Demand, Driving Rural Hospital Closures, HHS Study Says
A new HHS study finds rural hospital closures are driven by failed policies that created oversupply and rigid regulation
Florida Court Orders Forced C-Section, Threatening Bodily Autonomy
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Florida Court Orders Forced C-Section, Threatening Bodily Autonomy
A Florida court ordered a forced C-section on a conscious woman in labor, sparking concerns over bodily autonomy and due
FDA Launches Safety Review of Abortion Pill Amid Political Pressure from Anti-Abortion Groups
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FDA Launches Safety Review of Abortion Pill Amid Political Pressure from Anti-Abortion Groups
The FDA has initiated a safety review of the abortion drug mifepristone, responding to anti-abortion group pressure. The
Salmonella-Linked Recall Expands: Costco, Walmart Pull Frozen Snack
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Salmonella-Linked Recall Expands: Costco, Walmart Pull Frozen Snack
A popular frozen snack sold at Costco and Walmart has been recalled over salmonella fears, part of a broader recall link
Cassidy Blames Kennedy for Resurgence of Preventable Diseases
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Cassidy Blames Kennedy for Resurgence of Preventable Diseases
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) directly blamed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a resurgence in vaccine-preventable di
Physician Assistants Sue Education Dept Over Loan Cap, Citing Illegal Rule
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Physician Assistants Sue Education Dept Over Loan Cap, Citing Illegal Rule
The American Academy of Physician Associates and the PA Education Association filed suit Wednesday, claiming the Educati