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Health legislation, insurance markets, drug pricing, and the ongoing fight over the future of American healthcare.
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Kennedy Navigates Vaccine Minefield in Marathon Congressional Hearings
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his agency's record and controversial vaccine policie
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Maryland Breaks from Federal Vaccine Panel After Kennedy-Led Overhaul
Maryland has enacted legislation to create its own vaccine and preventive care guidelines, severing reliance on a contro
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Progressive Group Slams HHS Secretary Kennedy's Record Ahead of Capitol Hill Grilling
A progressive advocacy group has published a sharply critical assessment of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s ten
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Novo Nordisk Enlists OpenAI to Accelerate Obesity Drug Development Amid Market Pressure
Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy, has formed a strategic partnership with OpenAI to inte
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Oral Pancreatic Cancer Drug Doubles Survival Time in Late-Stage Trial, Company Reports
A new oral drug for metastatic pancreatic cancer nearly doubled median survival time compared to standard chemotherapy i
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FDA Mandates Recall of Chinese-Made Cough Drops Over Manufacturing Concerns
A Chinese pharmaceutical company is recalling multiple cough drop brands sold across the U.S. after an FDA inspection ra
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CDC Leadership Blocks Vaccine Effectiveness Report Over Methodology Dispute
The CDC's acting director has delayed publication of a report analyzing COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness for healthy adult
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Medical Data Privacy Lags Financial Protections as AI Transforms Healthcare
As artificial intelligence reshapes clinical workflows, healthcare's data privacy protections remain weaker than financi
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Late-Season Respiratory Virus Surge Challenges Public Health Systems
Respiratory viruses are persisting beyond typical seasonal patterns, with RSV activity expected to continue into April a
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HHS Secretary Kennedy Launches Podcast to Challenge Official Health Narratives
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a podcast to directly challenge government health
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U.S. Smoking Rate Dips Below 10%, But Millions Remain Addicted as Nicotine Landscape Shifts
The U.S. adult smoking rate has dropped below 10%, a historic milestone. However, this still represents tens of millions
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Kennedy's Revised Vaccine Panel Charter Expands Membership Criteria After Judicial Rebuke
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has published a revised charter for the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, expanding memb