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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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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HealthMay 31
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in California Neighborhood
Health officials in California are advising residents to avoid wildlife contact after a bat found near a sidewalk tested positive for rabies.
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HealthMar 16
Federal Judge Blocks HHS Secretary Kennedy's Vaccine Policy Changes
A federal judge halted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s modifications to vaccine recommendations and advisory panel restructuring.
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HealthMar 31
Cancer Treatment Delays Hit Record High in England, Data Shows
Over 106,000 cancer patients in England waited more than 62 days to begin urgent treatment last year, with most hospital trusts missing national targets.
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HealthApr 8
Healthcare Access Challenges Emerge as States Face Budget Pressures, Clinic Closures
States are reducing Medicaid services while urgent care centers consider expanding abortion access as traditional clinics close nationwide.
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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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HealthMar 31
FDA Expected to Restore Compounding Pharmacy Access to Peptides
The FDA is anticipated to reverse its 2023 restriction on peptide compounds following statements from Health Secretary RFK Jr.
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HealthMar 28
Suspect in Loyola University student murder attends court hearing from hospital
Jose Medina-Medina attended a detention hearing from the hospital regarding the murder of Loyola University Chicago freshman Sheridan Gorman.
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HealthApr 29
Study Links Early Metal Exposure to Childhood Behavior Issues Through Baby Teeth Analysis
Researchers used baby teeth to identify when infant brains are most vulnerable to toxic metals and connected exposure to later behavioral problems.
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HealthApr 13
Indiana Parents Charged with Murder After Toddler Dies from Severe Neglect
An Indiana couple faces murder and neglect charges after their malnourished toddler died from eating non-food items to survive in squalid conditions.
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HealthMar 19
UK Covid Report Critiques Stay-at-Home Advice and NHS Preparedness
A government report examining the UK's Covid response has questioned stay-at-home advice and highlighted NHS vulnerabilities during the pandemic.
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HealthMay 13
Former Security Personnel Describe Psychological Impact of High-Risk Careers
Former prison guards and military operators discuss long-term mental health effects from careers involving dangerous situations.
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HealthApr 27
Polish YouTuber raises over £50m for cancer patients in nine-day livestream
Polish influencer Piotr Hancke completed a record-breaking nine-day charity livestream with celebrity support to raise funds for children with cancer.
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