HealthApr 16
Investigation Finds Lead Contamination at Half of New Orleans Playground Sites
Testing revealed lead contamination at 50% of New Orleans playgrounds examined, prompting calls for $5 million in federal cleanup funding.
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HealthApr 16
Eli Lilly Obesity Drug Shows Cardiovascular Benefits in Late-Stage Trial
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced positive results from a late-stage clinical trial of its obesity medication showing reduced cardiovascular risks.
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HealthJun 13
Norwegian Study Links Divorce, Widowhood to Higher Mortality Risk
New research from Norway suggests divorced individuals and widows face increased mortality risk compared to those who remain in relationships.
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HealthMay 15
US Teenagers Getting Record-Low Amounts of Sleep, University Study Finds
A University of Minnesota study shows American teenagers are sleeping less than ever, with only 22% of older teens getting seven hours nightly.
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HealthApr 25
Health Studies Examine Cannabis Effects on Male Fertility, Diet Links to Cancer Risk
Recent medical research explores connections between cannabis use and male fertility issues, while another study investigates dietary factors in lung cancer development.
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HealthMar 18
TrumpRx Drug Pricing Initiative Shows Mixed Results on Cost Reduction Goals
TrumpRx, a drug pricing initiative, lists medications at prices that exceed those paid in the UK, raising questions about its effectiveness.
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HealthApr 1
Arkansas Doctor Indicted on Federal Charges for Alleged Patient Abuse
Former Arkansas medical board chair faces federal indictment for allegedly drugging and abducting psychiatric patients for fraudulent billing.
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HealthApr 30
Trump Administration Issues Guidance on Hospital Food Policies
The Trump administration has directed hospitals and nursing homes to limit sugary drinks and supplements in favor of whole foods.
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HealthMay 14
London imam jailed for sexual assault using claims of supernatural healing powers
Abdul Halim Khan, a faith leader in Tower Hamlets, was convicted of sexually assaulting multiple women and girls over 11 years.
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HealthMar 12
Oncologist Identifies Five Foods That May Help Reduce Cancer Risk
A cancer specialist highlights dietary choices that research suggests could lower cancer risk through reduced inflammation.
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HealthApr 15
Eastern US faces record-threatening heat wave unusual for mid-April
An unusual April heat wave is expected to challenge temperature records across the eastern United States on Wednesday, with cities like New York and Philadelphia forecast to reach the low 90s.
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HealthMay 14
Cancer Treatment Technologies Draw Interest from US Medical Centers
US cancer clinics are seeking access to experimental pancreatic cancer treatments, including targeted drug delivery systems.
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HealthMar 16
Federal Judge Blocks RFK Jr's Vaccine Advisory Committee Changes
A federal judge ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr's appointment of vaccine advisers likely violated federal law, staying all committee votes from the past year.
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HealthJun 12
FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in 25 Years
The FDA has approved bemotrizinol as a new sunscreen ingredient, marking the first such approval in a quarter century.
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HealthMar 11
Two separate medical cases highlight ongoing NHS patient care challenges
A 33-year-old woman died from sepsis after receiving incorrect antibiotics, while an adoptee received birth father information after 25-year search.
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