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Lawsuit Accuses Paxton, Texas Hospitals in Pregnant Woman's Death
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Lawsuit Accuses Paxton, Texas Hospitals in Pregnant Woman's Death
The family of Tierra Walker, who died from preeclampsia after being denied an abortion, has filed a lawsuit against Texa
Senate Panel Gives Warm Reception to Trump's Latest Health Picks
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Senate Panel Gives Warm Reception to Trump's Latest Health Picks
Trump's latest health nominees, including surgeon general pick Nicole Saphier, received a notably friendly Senate hearin
Abbott to pay $385M to resolve baby formula plant contamination case
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Abbott to pay $385M to resolve baby formula plant contamination case
Abbott Laboratories will pay $385 million to settle federal allegations over contaminated baby formula production at its
Cat Ownership Linked to Higher Anxiety Risk in Young Children
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Cat Ownership Linked to Higher Anxiety Risk in Young Children
New research links cat ownership in early childhood to increased anxiety and behavioral problems, but experts caution th
Why 90% of Baby Formula Lawsuits Concentrate in Two Illinois Counties
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Why 90% of Baby Formula Lawsuits Concentrate in Two Illinois Counties
Nearly all U.S. baby formula lawsuits are filed in two Illinois counties known for plaintiff-friendly courts. The Suprem
RFK Jr. Set to Address Anti-Vaccine Group's D.C. Conference
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RFK Jr. Set to Address Anti-Vaccine Group's D.C. Conference
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled to speak at a Children's Health Defense conference, his first appear
Brothers Pull Six Seniors from Burning Glendale Care Home
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Brothers Pull Six Seniors from Burning Glendale Care Home
Two brothers rescued six elderly residents from a burning Glendale care home on Friday. Firefighters say an oxygen tank
GLP-1 drugs linked to rare thiamine deficiency brain disorder
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GLP-1 drugs linked to rare thiamine deficiency brain disorder
A new study reports 15 cases of Wernicke encephalopathy among GLP-1 users, linking the drugs to severe vitamin B1 defici
Veterans and 9/11 Responders Still Battle Toxic Exposure Fallout
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Veterans and 9/11 Responders Still Battle Toxic Exposure Fallout
Marine veteran Joslin Joseph details his own health struggles from toxic exposure and calls for sustained care for 9/11
Bronx Legionnaires' outbreak reaches Yankee Stadium cooling tower
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Bronx Legionnaires' outbreak reaches Yankee Stadium cooling tower
A Yankee Stadium cooling tower tested positive for Legionella as NYC investigates a South Bronx outbreak that has killed
Blueberry compound shows promise in lab test to burn muscle fat
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Blueberry compound shows promise in lab test to burn muscle fat
A compound in blueberries and grapes helped muscle cells burn fat in lab tests, but human studies are needed.
Pennsylvania records third measles death as outbreak persists
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Pennsylvania records third measles death as outbreak persists
A 40-year-old woman died from measles complications in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, marking the state's third measles