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HealthMar 26

Family Caregivers Provide Over $1 Trillion in Annual Care Value, AARP Report Shows

A new AARP analysis finds that unpaid family caregiving in the United States has reached an economic value exceeding $1 trillion annually.

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HealthMar 24

US Park Police Officer Shot in Southeast Washington, DC

A US Park Police officer was shot while on duty in Southeast Washington, DC, and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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HealthApr 2

Government withdraws 1,000 doctor training posts after union refuses to call off strike

The government has scrapped plans for additional medical training positions following the union's decision to proceed with a six-day strike.

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HealthMar 29

US abortion rate remains stable despite state bans, report finds

New data shows abortion rates holding steady in the US as patients increasingly use telehealth and cross-state travel to access services.

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HealthMar 26

Man charged with murdering Loyola University student misses court due to tuberculosis

Jose Medina, accused of fatally shooting a Chicago college student, was hospitalized for tuberculosis treatment and missed his first court appearance.

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HealthApr 2

Medical School Accreditor Adds Nutrition Requirements, Removes Diversity Standards

A medical school oversight agency has added nutrition curriculum requirements while removing diversity standards amid political pressure.

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HealthApr 3

IVF Clinics Face Scrutiny Over Patient Mix-ups in Cyprus and Florida

Fertility clinics in northern Cyprus and Florida are under investigation following allegations of embryo and sperm mix-ups affecting multiple families.

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HealthApr 3

CDC Issues Health Advisory on Veterinary Sedative in Illegal Drug Supply

Federal health officials warn about medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, being found mixed with illegal fentanyl supplies.

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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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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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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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HealthMar 25

Doctors in England Announce Six-Day Strike Starting April 7

Medical doctors in England will stage a six-day walkout beginning April 7 following breakdown in negotiations over employment terms and compensation.

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HealthMar 18

Raw cheddar cheese linked to E. coli outbreak across three states

Federal health officials identify California company Raw Farm's cheddar cheese as likely source of E. coli infections in California, Florida and Texas.

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HealthMar 11

FDA approves leucovorin for rare brain disorder, not autism as Trump administration suggested

The FDA approved leucovorin for cerebral folate deficiency affecting fewer than 1 in a million people, walking back earlier suggestions it could treat autism.

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HealthMar 24

Report Shows Steady Abortion Numbers Despite State Restrictions, Telehealth Use Rises

New data reveals abortion rates remained stable in 2025 despite state bans, with increased telehealth use and reduced travel for services.

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