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HealthMay 22

Cruise Ship Hantavirus Passengers Express Concerns About Nebraska Quarantine Facility

Passengers from a cruise ship hantavirus outbreak that killed three people are describing federal quarantine conditions as prison-like.

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HealthMay 26

CDC Requests Volunteers for Airport Ebola Screening Amid West Africa Outbreak

The CDC is seeking volunteer staff for airport Ebola screenings as health officials respond to an ongoing outbreak in West Africa.

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HealthJun 6

Johnson & Johnson wins talc cancer lawsuit in California court

Johnson & Johnson successfully defended against allegations that its talc products caused cancer in three women.

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HealthApr 24

Eli Lilly's New Obesity Pill Records Nearly 4,000 Prescriptions in Second Week

Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly's recently launched obesity medication reached approximately 4,000 prescriptions in its second week on the market.

6 sources
HealthApr 23

Rectal Cancer Deaths Rising Among Younger Adults, Study Finds

New research shows deaths from rectal cancer are increasing rapidly among millennials and younger adults, with scientists unable to explain the trend.

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HealthApr 13

Texas Attorney General Launches Investigation into Lululemon Over 'Forever Chemicals'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into fitness retailer Lululemon regarding the presence of PFAS chemicals in their products.

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HealthApr 23

MPs Call for Ban on 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Products Amid Health Concerns

A parliamentary report recommends banning PFAS chemicals from school uniforms and cookware while addressing unsafe temporary housing conditions.

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HealthJun 7

Health and Social Issues Affecting Women Highlighted in Recent Reports

Multiple reports examine different challenges facing women, from mental health care access to domestic violence and long-term care planning.

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HealthJun 12

Three Infectious Disease Developments Highlight Ongoing Public Health Challenges

Separate health incidents involving measles drug development, Ebola testing in DRC, and hantavirus symptoms at a California prison underscore infectious disease concerns.

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HealthMay 27

Bangladesh Reports Over 60,000 Measles Cases as Hundreds of Children Die

Bangladesh has recorded more than 60,000 suspected measles cases in just over two months, with hundreds of children dying from the disease.

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HealthMay 26

Spain confirms new hantavirus case linked to cruise ship outbreak

Spanish authorities confirmed another hantavirus case connected to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak that killed three people earlier this month.

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HealthMay 21

Study Suggests GLP-1 Drugs May Reduce Cancer Progression Risk

New research indicates GLP-1 medications may be associated with lower cancer progression rates, findings to be presented at major oncology conference.

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HealthJun 14

Telehealth Companies Shape Insurance Coverage for Obesity Medications

Telehealth providers are playing an increasingly important role in determining how employers cover expensive obesity drugs through insurance plans.

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HealthJun 13

New World Screwworm Returns to US, Prompts Emergency Pet Medication Authorization

The parasitic New World screwworm has reemerged in the United States after being eradicated decades ago, with officials authorizing emergency pet treatments.

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HealthMar 4

FDA Official Working to Hire Friend Who Seeks New Antidepressant Warnings

FDA's top drug regulator is working to hire a researcher seeking new pregnancy warnings on antidepressants, raising conflict of interest concerns.

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