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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HealthJun 12
US Spends $750K to Evacuate American from Remote Island After Hantavirus Exposure
The State Department chartered a private yacht to evacuate an American woman from Pitcairn Island after potential hantavirus exposure on a cruise ship.
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HealthJun 5
Justice Department Opens Investigations Into 15 Medical Schools Over Admissions
The Department of Justice announced civil rights investigations into 15 medical schools examining potential racial discrimination in admissions processes.
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HealthJun 4
Federal authorities charge four in $30 million Medicaid fraud scheme in Ohio
Two Ohio state employees and two co-conspirators face charges for allegedly billing Medicaid for children's behavioral health services never provided.
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HealthJun 12
Healthcare Systems Face Different Challenges as China Expands Medical Tourism
China attracts foreign patients with advanced, affordable medical care while England's NHS treats nearly 3,000 patients daily in corridor spaces.
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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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HealthMay 30
Medical Research Highlights Cancer Links and Treatment Advances
Recent studies examine insomnia's cancer risk in young women and gene testing to reduce chemotherapy needs.
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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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HealthJun 8
Multiple Health and Technology Studies Released This Week
Researchers released studies on bone density treatments, weight-loss drugs, smartphone effects on fertility, and heart-healthy foods.
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HealthMay 27
American Cancer Society Adds Blood Test to Colorectal Cancer Screening Options
The American Cancer Society has updated its guidelines to include a blood test as a recommended screening option for colorectal cancer for the first time.
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HealthJun 10
Medical School Organizations Agree to Increase Nutrition Education Requirements
Eight medical school accrediting organizations have agreed to expand nutrition requirements across U.S. medical education programs.
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HealthJun 9
Medical Studies Examine Weight Loss Drugs, Heart Medications, and Food Industry Links
Recent medical research explores pregnancy safety of GLP-1 drugs, heart benefits of diabetes medication, and tobacco industry connections to processed foods.
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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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HealthJun 10
US measles cases surpass 2,000 in 2024; OB-GYN group diverges from CDC vaccine guidance
The US has recorded over 2,000 measles cases this year while a leading medical group issued vaccine recommendations that differ from CDC guidance.
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HealthApr 17
FDA to review restrictions on peptide therapies amid Kennedy administration push
The FDA will hold a summer meeting to consider easing restrictions on seven peptide injections, following Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s advocacy for these unproven therapies.
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