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HealthMar 29

Health Secretary Kennedy Proposes Expanding Access to Restricted Peptide Drugs

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. indicates plans to make available approximately 14 injectable peptide drugs currently restricted by FDA.

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HealthMar 21

Parents increasingly refuse routine newborn preventive care, study shows

A new study finds parents are declining proven medical treatments for newborns beyond vaccines, including vitamin K shots that prevent deadly bleeding.

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HealthMar 21

Multiple Health and Technology Security Concerns Affect Consumers

Various reports highlight ongoing challenges with health insurance communication, cybersecurity threats, and medical costs facing American consumers.

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HealthMar 29

Study Suggests 'Mentally Active' Sitting May Help Reduce Dementia Risk

New research indicates that engaging in mentally stimulating activities while sitting may help counteract sedentary behavior's link to dementia risk factors.

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HealthApr 5

Healthcare Supply and Demand Issues Affect Treatment Access for Common Conditions

Medical supply shortages and rising case numbers impact patient access to treatments for various health conditions.

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HealthMar 10

Novo Nordisk, Hims & Hers Announce Weight Loss Treatment Partnership

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has partnered with telehealth company Hims & Hers on weight loss treatment collaboration.

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HealthApr 6

Arizona hiker airlifted after being stung over 100 times by bees

A hiker was hospitalized in critical condition after being stung more than 100 times by bees on an Arizona mountain trail over the weekend.

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HealthMar 17

Federal Judge Blocks Kennedy's Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

A federal judge temporarily halted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cuts to childhood vaccine recommendations and his reconstitution of a key advisory committee.

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HealthMar 21

Meningitis cases in Kent rise to 34 as outbreak investigation continues

Health authorities report five additional meningitis cases in Kent, bringing total to 34, with Canterbury nightclub linked to outbreak.

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HealthMar 23

Health Screening Access Issues Emerge Across Demographics and Regions

Multiple health challenges affecting different populations highlight gaps in disease prevention and healthcare access.

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HealthMar 28

PASTEUR Act Proposed to Address Antimicrobial Drug Development Crisis

Legislation would create subscription model between federal government and companies developing new antimicrobial drugs to combat growing resistance threats.

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HealthMar 16

First Case of Severe Mpox Strain Detected in New York City

NYC health officials confirmed the first known case of mpox clade I in a person who had recently traveled internationally.

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HealthMar 6

Two young girls found dead in suitcases in Cleveland were half-sisters, coroner says

Two young Black girls discovered dead in buried suitcases in Cleveland have been identified as half-sisters by the medical examiner's office.

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Health6d ago

News Outlets Seek Reader Input on AI Chatbots and Health Topics

Two major news organizations are soliciting reader feedback on health-related topics this week.

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HealthApr 3

Midwives Sue Georgia Over Practice Restrictions Amid Care Desert Concerns

Multiple lawsuits challenge Georgia's restrictions on midwifery practice, with plaintiffs arguing midwives are needed in areas lacking maternity care access.

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