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Health legislation, insurance markets, drug pricing, and the ongoing fight over the future of American healthcare.
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Cyclospora Outbreak Exposes Trump Administration's Communication Failures
Thousands of cyclospora cases and two months of mixed messages have left Americans unsure which produce is safe. Experts
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California's Nurse Ratios Can't Fix the Burnout Crisis Behind the Numbers
California's landmark nurse staffing law sets minimum ratios, but burnout and shortages persist. A hospital volunteer's
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Ex-FDA Official Demands Probe Into Cyclospora Outbreak Response
Former Trump and Biden FDA deputy commissioner Frank Yiannas criticized the government's handling of a Cyclospora outbre
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Cyclospora Outbreak from Mexican Lettuce Spreads to Nine States, FDA Says
Federal health officials have tied cyclospora outbreaks in nine states to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, sickening
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Measles Surge in 2026 Is Worst US Outbreak in Over Three Decades
The US has recorded more than 2,300 measles cases in 2026 by late July, surpassing last year's total and becoming the wo
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Measles Outbreak Spreads to 43 States, Breaks 2025 Record in 2026
The CDC confirmed Friday that measles has spread to 43 states, with 2,318 cases in 2026—surpassing last year's record of
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Fidelity: Retirees Need $185,500 for Health Costs, Up 7.5%
Fidelity Investments projects a 65-year-old retiring this year will need $185,500 for healthcare costs, a 7.5% increase
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Study: GLP-1 Drugs Cut Long-Term Sick Leave by 17%, Boosting Economy
A new study using Danish data finds GLP-1 drugs reduce long-term sick leave by 17%, translating to savings of up to 1.5%
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Cassidy Backs CDC Nominee Schwartz After HHS Concession on Vaccine Website
Sen. Bill Cassidy endorsed CDC nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz after HHS updated its vaccine-autism website, but a committee
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Midwest Poultry Recalls 1.6M Eggs Over Salmonella Enteritidis Risk
Nearly 1.6 million white and cage-free brown eggs from Midwest Poultry Services are recalled over salmonella enteritidis
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Trump-Era USAID Cuts Blamed for Sluggish CDC Response to Record Cyclospora Outbreak
The Trump administration's elimination of USAID created a $30-40 million budget hole at the CDC, hampering its ability t
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Measles Outbreak Hits 2,295 Cases, Highest in 35 Years
The U.S. measles outbreak has surpassed 2,295 cases this year, the highest in 35 years, threatening the country's elimin