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Health legislation, insurance markets, drug pricing, and the ongoing fight over the future of American healthcare.
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Moderna-Merck Personalized mRNA Vaccine Cuts Melanoma Recurrence Risk in Long-Term Trial
A personalized mRNA vaccine from Moderna and Merck showed a 70% cancer-free rate after five years in a Phase 2b trial, s
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Vibrio Infections Surge as Coastal Waters Warm: What to Know About the 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria
Vibriosis cases are rising as summer heats up, with the CDC warning of necrotizing fasciitis from the bacteria. Infectio
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Trump Admin Prioritizes Border Over Ebola Fight, Experts Warn of Isolationist Shift
The Trump administration is prioritizing border restrictions over international Ebola response, alarming experts who say
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UnitedHealthcare Drops Prior Authorization for Most Pediatric Care
UnitedHealthcare is eliminating prior authorization for most pediatric services, cutting two-thirds of requirements by y
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JFK Airport Added to Ebola Screening Network as Outbreak Spreads
JFK Airport will begin enhanced Ebola screenings for travelers from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, the CDC announced Th
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New York's Path to Universal Health Coverage: A Bismarck-Inspired Blueprint
New York could achieve universal healthcare without eliminating private insurance by adopting a Bismarck-style model, st
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Kenya Field Hospital Opens Friday for US Ebola Quarantine, Trump Admin Bars Return
The Trump administration confirmed no Americans exposed to Ebola will be allowed back into the US. A 50-bed field hospit
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Uninsured Rate Holds at 8% in 2025, but Child Coverage Losses Signal Trouble Ahead
The uninsured rate held steady at 8% in 2025, but 800,000 more people—including 300,000 children—lost coverage. Future M
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North America Imposes Ebola Travel Curbs Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The US, Mexico, and Canada unveiled joint travel restrictions and health screenings for travelers from Ebola-affected re
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Experimental Hepatitis B Drug Shows Promise for Functional Cure in Trials
In two international trials, about 20% of patients given the experimental drug bepirovirsen achieved a functional cure,
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US Tightens Airport Screenings for Travelers from Ebola-Hit African Nations
Americans who have visited Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda in the past 21 days must reenter through select US airports for
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American Doctor in Berlin Shows Signs of Recovery as Rare Ebola Strain Spreads
Dr. Peter Stafford, an American doctor evacuated to Berlin for Ebola treatment, is stable with declining viral counts. H