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HealthMar 25

Healthcare Tech Deals: VITL Raises $7.5M, Merck Acquires Terns for $6B

Two major healthcare deals emerged as VITL secured funding for clinic prescribing platform and Merck acquired cancer biotech Terns.

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HealthFeb 25

Man Arrested at Manchester Mosque with Weapons During Ramadan Prayers

Police arrested a suspect who allegedly brought an axe and knife to Manchester Central Mosque during evening prayers, with counter-terrorism officers now involved.

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HealthApr 9

Charlotte train stabbing suspect ruled incompetent for trial

A man accused of fatally stabbing a woman on Charlotte's light rail system has been deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial.

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HealthMay 1

New York Doctor and Son Charged in Prescription Drug Scheme

A father-son pair faces charges for allegedly operating an illegal prescription drug operation in New York.

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HealthApr 21

Study Links Healthy Diets to Lung Cancer Risk in Young Non-Smokers

Early research suggests younger non-smokers eating diets rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may face increased lung cancer risk.

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HealthApr 30

Medical Advocates Push for Better Communication on Colorectal Cancer and Women's Health

Healthcare advocates are emphasizing the need for more open doctor-patient communication about preventable conditions affecting young adults and women.

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HealthMar 5

Minneapolis man sentenced in $250M welfare fraud case for bribing juror

A Minneapolis man was sentenced for attempting to bribe a juror with $120,000 cash in a major welfare fraud trial involving $250 million.

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HealthMar 14

Medicare Chief Dr. Oz Vows Crackdown on Hospice Fraud Following CBS Investigation

Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, pledged to combat hospice fraud after CBS News investigation revealed red flags in LA County hospices.

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HealthApr 1

COVID Variant BA.3.2, Dubbed 'Cicada,' Detected in 23 Countries and Half of U.S. States

The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed 'Cicada,' has been identified in 23 countries and approximately 25 U.S. states.

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HealthMar 13

Lawsuit Filed Against David Protein Over Alleged Calorie Mislabeling

A lawsuit alleges David Protein bars contain more calories and fat than listed on nutrition labels, which the company disputes.

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HealthApr 29

Ghirardelli Recalls 13 Drink Mixes Over Potential Salmonella Risk

Ghirardelli has issued a recall of 13 drink mix products due to possible salmonella contamination concerns.

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HealthMar 21

Private Mental Health Clinic Failed Safety Protocols Before Three Patient Deaths

A private mental health facility did not conduct proper safety checks before three women died at the clinic, according to regulatory findings.

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HealthMar 27

Kenyan Woman Develops Caregiver Training Program After Father's Dementia Diagnosis

Wambūi Karanja created a family caregiver training program after caring for her father with dementia, earning recognition from the Alzheimer's Association.

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HealthMar 30

Mexican National Dies in ICE Custody at California Detention Center

José Guadalupe Ramos was found unconscious at Adelanto detention center and died at a hospital, marking the 14th death in ICE custody this year.

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HealthMar 11

Police officer admits mistakes before Nottingham killer's triple murder spree

A police officer acknowledged errors at a public inquiry into failures before Valdo Calocane killed three people in Nottingham.

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