HealthJun 14
Health Policy Experts Propose Medicare Reforms for Nutrition Programs and Fraud Prevention
Two policy proposals address Medicare improvements through medically tailored meal coverage and enhanced fraud prevention measures.
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HealthJun 1
California man pleads guilty in major medical fraud case involving luxury purchases
A man pleaded guilty in one of California's largest medical fraud cases, using stolen taxpayer funds for luxury items including Kobe Bryant sneakers and Ferraris.
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HealthMay 18
HHS withdraws amended charter for vaccine advisory committee
The Department of Health and Human Services withdrew its proposed amendment to a vaccine advisory committee charter, citing administrative errors.
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HealthApr 10
Study Links GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic to Increased Divorce Risk
Research suggests users of weight-loss drugs including Ozempic may face doubled divorce rates, similar to patterns seen in bariatric surgery patients.
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HealthMar 20
Boston Police Officer Charged with Manslaughter in Transit Station Shooting
A Boston police officer faces voluntary manslaughter charges after shooting a suspected carjacker at a transit station, sending six people to the hospital.
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HealthApr 22
Healthcare Policy Changes Create Unexpected Industry Effects
Recent healthcare legislation and insurance market dynamics are producing unintended consequences for medical billing and Medicare coverage costs.
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HealthApr 21
Bird Flu Vaccine Trial Begins as H5N1 Strain Monitored for Pandemic Potential
Clinical trials have begun for a vaccine targeting the H5N1 bird flu strain that has devastated bird populations globally but has not yet spread between humans.
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HealthMay 13
Lawsuit Filed Over Alabama Jail's Treatment of Woman During Labor
A lawsuit alleges Alabama jail staff failed to assist a woman who went into labor while in custody, forcing other inmates to help.
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HealthMay 4
Hospital Price Growth Outpaces Most Economic Sectors
Hospital prices have increased at a rate exceeding nearly all other sectors of the economy, according to recent analysis.
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HealthMay 17
Congressional Hemp Ban Could Disrupt Medicare CBD Reimbursement Pilot Program
A hemp ban passed by Congress in November may undermine a new Medicare pilot program that reimburses patients for hemp-derived products like CBD.
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HealthApr 21
Studies examine links between aging, sleep patterns, and cognitive health
Recent research explores connections between loneliness, daytime napping, and memory function in older adults, highlighting factors that may affect brain health.
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HealthMay 25
Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Alcohol Withdrawal in Small Study
Researchers report an experimental Alzheimer's drug may reduce brain inflammation during alcohol withdrawal, potentially limiting neural damage and relapse risk.
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HealthMay 25
Study Links Early Water Filtration Exposure to Extended Lifespan
Research indicates that access to filtered water during early life stages may add approximately 3.2 months to overall lifespan.
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HealthMay 16
Haitian Man Dies from Tooth Infection in ICE Custody; Border Deaths Rise in Summer Heat
A Haitian man died from dental disease in ICE custody while six people died from heat exposure in a Texas railway car.
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HealthApr 19
Former Surgeon General Warns CDC Nominee May Face Pressure on Vaccine Policy
Dr. Jerome Adams praised CDC nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz but cautioned she may face pressure to prioritize ideology over evidence on vaccines.
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