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HealthJun 12

Study Challenges Health Benefits of Moderate Alcohol Consumption

New research suggests no amount of alcohol consumption is safe, contradicting previous beliefs about health benefits of moderate drinking.

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HealthApr 2

Universities face pressure to remove names of Jeffrey Epstein associates from buildings

Student groups and activists are demanding universities rename buildings honoring donors with documented ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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HealthApr 2

CMS Proposes Nearly Flat Medicare Advantage Rate Update for 2027

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed minimal rate increases for Medicare Advantage plans in 2027, potentially affecting benefits for 35 million seniors.

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HealthMay 2

Health Research Explores Cancer Prevention, Sleep Deficits, and Disease Risk Factors

Recent health studies examine cervical cancer elimination efforts, sleep deprivation trends, and potential links between lifestyle factors and disease risk.

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HealthJun 11

Medical Research Advances Offer Hope for Huntington's and Lupus Patients

Recent developments in genetic testing for Huntington's disease and immune system treatments for lupus show promising results for patients with these conditions.

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HealthApr 8

Three Health Studies Examine Sleep, Student Athletics, and Dementia Risk Factors

Recent research explores connections between sleep patterns and heart health, student athletics and school attendance, and personality traits linked to dementia risk.

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HealthMay 22

Indiana Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend, Shooting Deputy and Good Samaritan

An Indiana man allegedly dragged his girlfriend down a sidewalk on Mother's Day, then shot her and two people who tried to help, including a sheriff's deputy.

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HealthMar 11

RFK Jr. Targets Coffee Chains Over Sugar Content While Facing Trust Challenges

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is challenging major coffee chains about sugar content in drinks while polling shows declining trust in health agencies.

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HealthMay 22

FDA Panel to Review Moderna's Experimental mRNA Flu Vaccine in June

Food and Drug Administration advisory panel will meet June 18 to evaluate safety and effectiveness of Moderna's MFLUSIVA flu vaccine.

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HealthMay 6

Teacher charged with murder of 13-month-old adopted child appears in court

Jamie Varley, 37, faces charges in connection with the death of Preston Davey, whom he was in the process of adopting.

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HealthMar 26

Man charged with murdering Loyola University student misses court due to tuberculosis

Jose Medina, accused of fatally shooting a Chicago college student, was hospitalized for tuberculosis treatment and missed his first court appearance.

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HealthMay 30

Postpartum depression rates double in US, affecting nearly 1 in 5 new mothers

Study finds postpartum depression rates rose from 9.4% to 19% between 2010-2021, with experts emphasizing need for better recognition and treatment.

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HealthMay 30

UnitedHealthcare to Remove Prior Authorization for Most Pediatric Services

UnitedHealthcare announced it will eliminate two-thirds of prior authorization requirements for members under 18 by year's end.

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HealthMay 29

US Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Falls to Record Low of 9%

The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to 9% in 2025, marking another all-time low according to new CDC survey data.

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HealthApr 23

Multiple Jurisdictions Report Significant Drops in Violent Crime and Homicides

Recent data shows notable decreases in violent crime across several regions, with Memphis reporting a 40% drop and California seeing a 35% reduction in homicides.

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