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Health legislation, insurance markets, drug pricing, and the ongoing fight over the future of American healthcare.
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AHA: Up to 5 Cups of Coffee Daily Safe, May Cut Heart Risk
The American Heart Association reports that up to five cups of coffee daily is safe for most adults and linked to lower
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FDA Retracts Lettuce Recall Test Result, But Cyclospora Probe Continues
The FDA retracted a positive cyclospora test for Taylor Farms shredded lettuce, now deemed a false positive, but the out
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FDA Reverses Lettuce Recall Test Result, Cyclospora Probe Ongoing
The FDA declared a false positive after linking shredded lettuce to a cyclospora outbreak, but regulators remain focused
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Third Fatality Confirmed as NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Reaches 74 Cases
A third person has died in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side, bringing the total to 74 c
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TikTok's Pink Salt Trend: Fact or Fad for Weight Loss?
A new TikTok trend mixes Himalayan pink salt, lemon juice, and water, promising weight loss and reduced bloating. But do
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Cambridge Study: Common Sweeteners Disrupt Key Gut Bacteria Growth
Researchers at Cambridge found that 39 common sweeteners, both natural and artificial, can interfere with the growth of
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Three Ohio Residents Sue Taco Bell and Lettuce Supplier Over Cyclospora Outbreak
Three Ohio residents are suing Taco Bell and its lettuce supplier Taylor Farms, claiming they contracted cyclosporiasis
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Study Links Artificial Sweeteners to 62% Faster Cognitive Decline
A new study reveals that adults consuming high amounts of low-calorie sweeteners experienced 62% faster cognitive declin
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Taylor Farms Expands Lettuce Recall as Cyclospora Cases Top 1,600 Across 34 States
Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce to 27 states after the CDC linked its supplier in centra
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Medicaid Home Healthcare Fraud Thrives as Oversight Ignores Public Data
A field investigation in Ohio shows how Medicaid home healthcare fraud exploits gaps in oversight, with public data sign
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Cyclospora Outbreak Could Temporarily Lower Lettuce Prices, Economists Say
A cyclospora outbreak tied to Mexican lettuce served at Taco Bell could lead to short-term price dips on produce, but ec
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Bipartisan Bill to Cut Medicare Wait for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Stalls in House
A bill with 259 bipartisan co-sponsors would eliminate waiting periods for Social Security and Medicare for metastatic b