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FDA clears Roche blood test for Alzheimer's, fourth approval in two years
The FDA approved Roche's Elecsys pTau217 blood test for Alzheimer's, the fourth such clearance since May 2025, offering
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Florida reports third Vibrio vulnificus death as Gulf cases climb
Florida has recorded its third death from Vibrio vulnificus in less than a month, with 17 confirmed cases across 12 coun
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GLP-1 drugs show promise in curbing addictions, studies suggest
Emerging studies suggest GLP-1 drugs, widely used for diabetes and obesity, may also help curb alcohol and drug cravings
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Vance urges Congress to cement Medicare fraud crackdown into law
Vice President JD Vance is pressing lawmakers to write the administration's Medicare fraud enforcement wins into statute
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School reopenings set to fuel worst measles outbreak in decades
With kids heading back to school amid a record measles surge and rising vaccine exemptions, public health officials warn
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SNAP Restrictions Debate Intensifies as Diabetes Crisis Worsens in South Texas
Moises Arjona Jr. urges SNAP to restrict junk food purchases, citing his own food stamp upbringing and the region's diab
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Illinois Medicaid work rules could strand cancer patients in coverage limbo
Illinois' upcoming Medicaid work requirement could leave cancer patients without coverage during diagnosis and treatment
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Cannabis-linked 'scromiting' cases surge among youth, CDC data shows
A new CDC report shows a spike in cannabis hyperemesis syndrome cases, particularly among teens and young adults, contra
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Federal Alert System Targets Autism Missing Person Cases
HHS announced a new federal initiative to improve responses when autistic individuals go missing, partnering with DOJ an
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Estrogen Patch Shortage Worsens as FDA Slow to Act
Manufacturers say estrogen patches remain in short supply due to soaring demand after the FDA lifted a key warning, yet
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Daily sugary drinks double stomach cancer risk, long-term study finds
Adults who drink one or more sugary beverages daily face more than double the risk of stomach cancer, according to a new
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Reading Rainbow Host Mychal Threets Seeks Inpatient Mental Health Care
Mychal Threets, host of the 'Reading Rainbow' reboot, said he will check himself into a hospital for mental health treat
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CDC: Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños grows to 431 cases across 32 states
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has reached 431 cases in 32 states, with 57 hospitalizatio
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FDA Elevates Publix Frozen Blueberry Recall to Class I Over E. coli Risk
The FDA has upgraded a recall of Publix frozen organic blueberries to its most severe Class I level after E. coli infect
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Trump names Heidi Overton to lead FDA amid turmoil
President Trump tapped Heidi Overton, a White House health adviser, to run the FDA. Her nomination is seen as a victory
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Merck and Moderna's mRNA Vaccine Shows Promise in Late-Stage Melanoma Trial
Merck and Moderna announced their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, combined with Keytruda, succeeded in a late-stage tr
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Pennsylvania's Medicaid Fraud Crackdown Exposes Minnesota's Billion-Dollar Blind Eye
A Philadelphia fraud ring billed Medicaid for care while aides vacationed or were jailed. Pennsylvania's aggressive resp
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Congo Ebola Crisis Hits 5,000 Cases as Response Struggles
Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 5,000 cases, spreading faster than any previous epidemic and overwhelming containme