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HealthMar 23

Three Health Developments: Meningitis Peak, Lyme Vaccine, and Glaucoma Treatment

Health agencies report on meningitis outbreak status, Pfizer announces vaccine trial results, and Bausch + Lomb releases medical device data.

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HealthMar 11

Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due to Potential Pill Mix-Up

A common blood pressure medication has been recalled after reports that incorrect pills may have been packaged in some bottles.

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HealthMar 25

Health Officials Issue Farm Animal Safety Warning After Infection Outbreak

Health authorities advise against close contact with young farm animals following an outbreak that left dozens ill.

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HealthMar 4

Georgia father convicted of murder in connection with son's school shooting

Colin Gray was found guilty on 29 counts, including second-degree murder, after his teenage son killed four people at Apalachee High School in 2024.

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HealthApr 6

Health Experts Highlight Warning Signs of Shingles and Liver-Related Shoulder Pain

Medical professionals emphasize awareness of shingles symptoms in younger adults and shoulder pain as potential liver warning sign.

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HealthMar 22

Leucovorin Prescriptions for Children Rose 71% After Trump-RFK Jr. Autism Claims

Child prescriptions for leucovorin increased sharply after Trump and Kennedy promoted it as autism treatment, though FDA later limited approval.

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HealthApr 1

Study Links Plastic Chemicals to Newborn Deaths and Premature Births

Research published in eClinicalMedicine found two common plastic chemicals associated with increased rates of infant mortality and preterm delivery.

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HealthMar 31

West Virginia passes insurance reform bill after cancer patient's death

West Virginia enacted legislation targeting insurance prior authorization practices following Eric Tennant's death after his cancer treatment was delayed by coverage denials.

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HealthMar 31

Study Examines High-Dose Vitamin B3 as Potential Glioblastoma Treatment

Research suggests high-dose niacin therapy may slow progression of aggressive brain cancer, with 82% of patients stable after six months.

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HealthMar 25

Studies Find Health Benefits for Children from Maternal Vaccines, ADHD Medication

Recent research shows COVID vaccines during pregnancy protect babies and ADHD medication may reduce psychosis risk in children.

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HealthApr 4

Health Technology Coverage Highlights Apple Watch Impact and Pain Management Research

Recent health technology reporting examines the Apple Watch's influence on wearable devices and advances in pain treatment understanding.

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HealthApr 1

FDA Approves Treatment for Rare Hunter Syndrome Affecting 500 Americans

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug treatment for Hunter syndrome, a rare progressive genetic disease.

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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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HealthMar 31

Seven families claim wrong donor material used at Northern Cyprus IVF clinic

Parents of seven children believe incorrect sperm or egg donors were used during fertility treatments at an IVF clinic in Northern Cyprus.

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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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