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Health legislation, insurance markets, drug pricing, and the ongoing fight over the future of American healthcare.
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Half of U.S. Adults Now Struggle with Healthcare Costs, Poll Shows
Only 49% of U.S. adults could afford quality healthcare in 2025, down from 56% in 2021, as rising costs drive record anx
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DOJ Accuses New York and Vendor of $10B Medicaid Home Care Fraud
The Justice Department sued New York's health department and a contractor over alleged fraud in a $10 billion Medicaid h
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FTC and Four States Sue Trans Health Group Over Pediatric Care Claims
The FTC and four states sued WPATH for allegedly making deceptive claims about pediatric gender-affirming care, part of
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Emergency Care in Crisis: Three Steps to Save America's Hospital Safety Net
Hospital emergency departments are closing at alarming rates due to systemic underfunding. A leading physician outlines
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FDA Clears Third OTC Naloxone Spray as Opioid Deaths Drop Sharply
The FDA approved Rextovy, a third OTC naloxone nasal spray, aiming to expand access and lower costs amid a sharp drop in
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NIH Creates New Office to Phase Out Animal Testing, Embrace Human Biology Models
The NIH announced a new office, ORIVA, to reduce animal testing and advance alternatives like 3D human tissue models, su
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COVID-19 Vaccination Tied to 40% Lower Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke in Veterans Study
A study of over 1 million veterans found COVID-19 vaccination lowered heart attack and stroke risk by roughly 40%, with
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Measles Case Confirmed in Bay Area Traveler Who Visited SFO, San Jose
A Bay Area resident with measles traveled through SFO and visited San Jose locations while contagious. Health officials
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Amazon-Listed Nasal Spray Recalled After Mold, Yeast Found in Tests
Beekeeper's Naturals recalled its saline nasal spray sold on Amazon after tests revealed mold and yeast contamination. T
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Beijing's Quiet Takeover of U.S. Medicine Supply Chains Demands Immediate Action
China is systematically dominating global medicine supply chains, using U.S. regulatory gaps and capital. Former Rep. Mi
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FDA Ends 27-Year Drought, Approves New Sunscreen Ingredient Already Used Abroad
The FDA approved bemotrizinol, the first new sunscreen filter in 27 years, already used globally. The move follows years
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Medically Tailored Meals Slash Hospitalizations, Save Thousands Per Patient, New Study Finds
A peer-reviewed study found that medically tailored meals reduced hospitalizations by 31% and ER visits by 20% among Med