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HealthMar 8

NHS Expected to Halt Puberty Blocker Prescriptions for Under-18s

The UK's National Health Service is reportedly preparing to stop prescribing puberty blockers to transgender youth under 18.

3 sources
HealthMay 27

Insurer reverses denial of brain surgery for teen with severe epilepsy after media inquiry

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield changed its coverage policy for pediatric brain surgery after NBC News inquired about a denied claim for a 13-year-old with daily seizures.

2 sources
HealthApr 6

Social Media Trend 'Looksmaxxing' Drives Teens to Use Dangerous Steroids

A viral social media trend called 'looksmaxxing' is encouraging teenage boys to use powerful steroids not approved for humans, raising health concerns.

3 sources
HealthMar 25

Health Officials Issue Farm Animal Safety Warning After Infection Outbreak

Health authorities advise against close contact with young farm animals following an outbreak that left dozens ill.

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HealthMar 18

Meningitis outbreak declared national incident with 15 cases, 2 deaths

Health authorities have declared a national incident following a meningitis outbreak with 15 confirmed cases requiring hospitalization and two reported deaths.

3 sources
HealthMay 15

Health Officials Report Disease Cases with Varying Public Risk Assessments

Health authorities are managing separate disease outbreaks while providing different assessments of transmission risks to the public.

4 sources
HealthApr 19

Research Links Loneliness to Memory Performance in Older Adults

New study finds loneliness affects baseline memory performance in older adults but may not accelerate cognitive decline over time.

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HealthMay 3

Report Criticizes Health Officials Over Vaccine Misinformation, Calls for Oversight

A report accuses Trump administration health officials of spreading vaccine misinformation and creating public trust crisis.

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HealthMay 14

US Education and Health Rankings Show Concerning Trends in National Performance

Recent assessments reveal declining academic performance among American students and a drop to 33rd place globally in health rankings.

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HealthMay 3

Rising Healthcare Costs Impact Employee Benefits and Consumer Financial Planning

Increasing healthcare expenses are affecting workplace benefits and prompting consumers to navigate high-deductible insurance plans.

3 sources
HealthMar 5

Dentists Return £900m to NHS Over Two Years as Private Practice Increases

NHS dentists returned nearly £900 million in unused funding over two years, representing approximately one-seventh of allocated resources.

4 sources
HealthApr 16

Woman in ICE detention hospitalized after delayed medical care, lawyer says

Hayam El Gamal was taken to emergency room after detention center allegedly delayed CT scan for weeks despite chest symptoms.

6 sources
HealthApr 14

FDA Requests Additional Safety Data from Eli Lilly on Weight-Loss Drug Foundayo

The FDA is asking Eli Lilly to collect more safety information on its newly approved weight-loss pill Foundayo, including potential liver and heart risks.

3 sources
HealthMay 12

Study finds 7 million children live with loaded, unlocked guns at home

New research published in JAMA Network Open reveals millions of children have access to unsecured firearms in their households.

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HealthApr 1

CDC Pauses Testing for Rabies, Mpox and Other Infectious Diseases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has temporarily halted diagnostic testing for multiple infectious diseases including rabies and mpox.

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