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HealthMay 18

Canadian passenger from MV Hondius cruise ship tests positive for hantavirus

A Canadian who was aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus, becoming the first confirmed case among four passengers quarantining in British Columbia.

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HealthMay 16

Texas Children's Hospital to Create Nation's First Detransition Clinic Under Settlement

Texas Children's Hospital agrees to establish detransition clinic, dismiss five physicians, and pay $10 million in settlement with state.

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HealthApr 2

FDA Approves Eli Lilly's Weight-Loss Pill, Second Daily Oral Option for Obesity

The FDA granted expedited approval to Eli Lilly's Foundayo, a daily weight-loss pill that joins Novo Nordisk's oral Wegovy in the growing obesity drug market.

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HealthMay 6

RFK Jr. Announces Federal Initiative to Reduce Antidepressant Prescribing

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled plans for federal steps to curb antidepressant use through 'deprescribing' initiatives.

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HealthMay 18

Cruise Ship Arrives in Netherlands After Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three

MV Hondius docked in Rotterdam Monday after 11 passengers contracted hantavirus during Antarctic voyage, prompting global quarantine efforts.

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HealthApr 25

1 Dead, 5 Injured in Shooting at Louisiana Mall Food Court

A shooting between two groups at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge left one person dead and five injured Thursday.

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HealthApr 18

Trump Signs Executive Order to Accelerate Psychedelic Drug Research

President Trump signed an executive order directing the FDA to expedite review of psychedelic drugs designated as breakthrough therapies for mental health treatment.

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HealthMay 23

FDA Reports No Child Deaths Linked to COVID Vaccines

Food and Drug Administration analysis finds no definitive connection between COVID-19 vaccines and child fatalities.

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HealthJun 10

Three family members found dead after falling from London tower block balcony

A man, woman and child were found dead after falling from the 36th floor of a high-rise building in south London last Wednesday.

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HealthJun 15

Three separate health studies examine blood pressure, menopause treatments, heartburn drugs

Recent medical research covers blood pressure monitoring improvements, non-hormonal menopause treatments, and risks associated with popular heartburn medications.

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HealthJun 14

Nara Organics Recalls Baby Formula After Multistate Infant Botulism Outbreak

Nara Organics has recalled organic baby formula sold at Target due to a multistate infant botulism outbreak.

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HealthJun 15

Study Finds Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals in Seattle Breast Milk Samples

Research detected potentially harmful chemicals including BPA and triclosan in 92% of breast milk samples from Seattle mothers.

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HealthMay 24

Uganda Reports New Ebola Cases as Treatment Center Burned in Eastern Congo

Uganda confirmed three additional Ebola cases while residents in eastern Congo attacked and burned part of a treatment facility amid ongoing outbreak concerns.

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HealthMay 26

UK Medical Groups Call Social Media Major Threat to Youth Health

British medical organizations and parents identify social media as primary risk to children's wellbeing in new reports.

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HealthMay 19

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Drops by 5 Million as Costs Rise

Healthcare.gov enrollment has declined significantly while insurance companies continue requiring prior authorization for medical procedures.

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