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Hospital Birth Costs Hit $5K in Low-Cost States, Analysis Finds
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Hospital Birth Costs Hit $5K in Low-Cost States, Analysis Finds
A MoneyGeek analysis of 2021-2023 claims shows average out-of-pocket birth costs range from $974 in Michigan to over $2,
Senate Democrats Challenge Kennedy on Vaccine Lawsuit Ethics
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Senate Democrats Challenge Kennedy on Vaccine Lawsuit Ethics
Democratic senators are pressing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over a possible undisclosed settlement payout from
Collins Demands Trump Admin Spend $1.3B in Global Health Funds Before Deadline
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Collins Demands Trump Admin Spend $1.3B in Global Health Funds Before Deadline
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is pressing the Trump administration to spend $1.3 billion in appropriated global health fu
Natural Peptide Catestatin Shows Promise in Alzheimer's Mouse Study
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Natural Peptide Catestatin Shows Promise in Alzheimer's Mouse Study
A naturally occurring peptide, catestatin, reduced Alzheimer's-related brain damage and improved cognitive function in m
Private equity's hospital closures threaten emergency care access nationwide
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Private equity's hospital closures threaten emergency care access nationwide
Private equity ownership of hospitals is leading to closures that devastate communities, with research showing increased
Two Ole Miss Students Dead; Packaged Kratom Found at Both Scenes
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Two Ole Miss Students Dead; Packaged Kratom Found at Both Scenes
The University of Mississippi identified two students found dead on Monday. Packaged kratom was discovered at both scene
Kratom Found in Both Probes of Ole Miss Student Deaths
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Kratom Found in Both Probes of Ole Miss Student Deaths
Two Ole Miss students died Monday; authorities found packaged kratom at both scenes. Investigations continue, and offici
Hillsborough County Emergency Declared as Dengue Cases Surge to 170
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Hillsborough County Emergency Declared as Dengue Cases Surge to 170
Hillsborough County officials have declared a local state of emergency as dengue fever cases climb to 170, the most in F
Hillsborough County declares emergency as dengue cases hit 170
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Hillsborough County declares emergency as dengue cases hit 170
Hillsborough County, Fla., has declared a state of emergency as locally acquired dengue fever cases climb to 170, far ex
Overton Sidesteps Vaccine, Abortion Queries in FDA Confirmation Hearing
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Overton Sidesteps Vaccine, Abortion Queries in FDA Confirmation Hearing
In her confirmation hearing, Dr. Heidi Overton avoided taking clear positions on vaccines and abortion, prompting worrie
Senate Finance Committee Advances Klomp for HHS Deputy Secretary
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Senate Finance Committee Advances Klomp for HHS Deputy Secretary
The Senate Finance Committee advanced Chris Klomp's nomination for HHS deputy secretary in a 15-12 vote, with Sen. Sheld
Trump Admin Strips 760K From ACA Rolls, Sparking Affordability Fight
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Trump Admin Strips 760K From ACA Rolls, Sparking Affordability Fight
The Trump administration is removing 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act coverage, calling them 'phantom' enrollees,