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Miyoko's Plant Butter Recall Escalates to FDA Class II Risk
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Miyoko's Plant Butter Recall Escalates to FDA Class II Risk
The FDA has classified the Miyoko's Creamery plant butter recall as Class II, citing potential temporary health risks fr
Trump officials tout male testosterone crisis; experts urge caution on data
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Trump officials tout male testosterone crisis; experts urge caution on data
Trump officials claim a testosterone crisis among American men, but experts say the data is more nuanced and warn agains
Trump officials push testosterone crisis narrative, but data tells a nuanced story
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Trump officials push testosterone crisis narrative, but data tells a nuanced story
Trump administration officials are sounding alarms about declining testosterone levels, but researchers caution that the
Recreational pot laws tied to more heart-related hospitalizations, study says
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Recreational pot laws tied to more heart-related hospitalizations, study says
A study of over 50 million hospital records finds that heart-related hospitalizations rose faster after recreational can
Congo's Ebola outbreak hits 10,000 cases as regional spread accelerates
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Congo's Ebola outbreak hits 10,000 cases as regional spread accelerates
Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 10,000 confirmed cases, with nearly half dying. The virus has spread to multiple count
Congo's Ebola crisis hits 10,000 cases as response falters across borders
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Congo's Ebola crisis hits 10,000 cases as response falters across borders
Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 10,000 confirmed cases, becoming the fastest-growing ever, as armed conflict and mistr
Trump Unveils $250M Plan to Boost Nursing Home Staffing
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Trump Unveils $250M Plan to Boost Nursing Home Staffing
President Trump announced a $250 million-plus initiative to recruit and retain nursing home nurses, offering grants up t
RFK Jr. enlists 250+ hospitals in campaign to overhaul patient meals
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RFK Jr. enlists 250+ hospitals in campaign to overhaul patient meals
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Monday that more than 250 hospitals have signed a pledge to serve healthie
Theranos Whistleblower Doubts Holmes' Redemption as Partner's AI Startup Draws Scrutiny
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Theranos Whistleblower Doubts Holmes' Redemption as Partner's AI Startup Draws Scrutiny
Erika Cheung, the whistleblower who helped expose Theranos, says she still doubts Elizabeth Holmes' trustworthiness and
Medicare 2027: Higher Costs, New Drug Deals as Enrollment Opens
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Medicare 2027: Higher Costs, New Drug Deals as Enrollment Opens
Medicare open enrollment for 2027 starts now, with higher premiums and deductibles, but new drug price negotiations and
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs linked to nutrient shortfalls, experts flag
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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs linked to nutrient shortfalls, experts flag
Recent studies suggest GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may lead to nutritional deficiencies, including protein and vitamin D, pr
Medicare 2027: Higher Costs, New Drug Deals as Enrollment Opens
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Medicare 2027: Higher Costs, New Drug Deals as Enrollment Opens
Medicare's 2027 open enrollment is underway with higher Part D costs, new drug price cuts, and a projected Part B premiu