Health

Wary of RFK Jr., Colorado Started Revamping Its Vaccine Policies in the Spring

As Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s dismantling of federal vaccine policy continues to roil the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some Democratic-led states hav...

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New York law will give breast cancer patients a chance to keep their hair

When Maureen Green was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago, the finance professional and mom-of-two decided to try scalp cooling, a treatment that helps preserve hair during chemotherapy...

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Why Democrats Are Casting the Government Shutdown as a Health Care Showdown

Hours into the federal government shutdown, Julio Fuentes stood steps from the U.S. Capitol to deliver an urgent message about the Hispanic voting bloc that helped the GOP sweep into power last yea...

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Drugstore Nasal Spray May Cut COVID-19 Risk by 69%, Cold Risk by 71%

A new trial shows that a common nasal spray may help lower the risk of contracting COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. Professional Studio Images/Getty Images Researchers say people ...

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CDC drops universal COVID vaccine recommendations, suggests separate MMRV shots

The CDC's panel voted last month to recommend COVID shots be a personal choice.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its immunization schedule on Monday, dropping the univers...

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Foreigners will be banned from claiming benefits under Tory plans to tackle Reform surge

FOREIGN nationals will be banned from claiming benefits – the Tories have vowed in a bid to tackle Reform’s surging popularity. The Opposition say they can cut nearly £50...

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Inside the High-Stakes Battle Over Vaccine Injury Compensation, Autism, and Public Trust

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has floated a seismic idea: adding autism to the list of conditions covered by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The p...

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GOP Falsely Ties Shutdown to Democrats’ Alleged Drive To Give All Immigrants Health Care

“Democrats are threatening to shut down the entire government because they want to give hundreds of billions of dollars of health care benefits to illegal aliens.” Vice President JD Vance ...

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Common Hair Loss Drug Linked to Suicide Risk, Other Mental Health Harms

A new report on the mental health side effects of finasteride provides some evidence to support further research. Stan Pritchard/Alamy A new report raises concern over the increased risk o...

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“Human beings come first!” – Pep Guardiola lauds Phil Foden recovery following mental health struggles

“Human beings come first!” – Pep Guardiola lauds Phil Foden recovery following mental health strugglesManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has publicly showcased his admiration for the human side ...

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How a Miami health care group is meeting homeless patients where they live

MIAMI -- MIAMI (AP) — Jonas Richards became homeless several years ago after losing his job as a truck driver. Despite suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes, seeing a doctor hasn't been a...

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Couples should never go to bed angry, right? It might be time to rethink that

It’s late at night, and you have been stewing all day about something your partner did to annoy you. The time to resolve it is now because, as everyone knows, you should never go to bed angry, righ...

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What Hegseth's military fitness rules may mean for women servicemembers

During a speech earlier this week, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the implementation of new fitness standards for the military.In addition to the newly proposed annual fitness exam, He...

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Pediatricians Are Rapidly Losing Incentives to Offer Vaccines

Ask most pediatricians about the finances of vaccines, and they’ll tell you that vaccines are not a big moneymaker. Providing them might generate some profit, but generally, “the margin you make is...

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Listeria Outbreak: Pasta Meals From Trader Joe’s, Walmart Tied to 4 Deaths

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been investigating the Listeria outbreak in ready-made pasta meals since June. Design by Healthline; Photography courtesy of USDA The USDA and FD...

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New Mexico Legislature approves bills to prop up rural health care, underwrite food assistance

SANTA FE, N.M. -- SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico lawmakers moved quickly Thursday at a special legislative session to prop up funding for food assistance and rural health care services in respons...

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Breast cancer by the numbers: How survival rates have improved over the past 40 years

Since the first Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiatives kicked off 40 years ago, major improvements have been made in treating the disease.While the rates of women diagnosed with breast cancer ha...

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Nuclear Missile Workers Are Contracting Cancer. They Blame the Bases.

At a memorial service in 2022, veteran Air Force Capt. Monte Watts bumped into a fellow former Minuteman III nuclear missile operator, who told him that she had non-Hodgkin lymphoma. ...

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Health Centers Face Risks as Government Funding Lapses

About 1,500 federally funded health centers that serve millions of low-income people face significant financial challenges, their leaders say, as the government shutdown compounds other cuts to the...

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Menopause Weight Gain Is Common, but GLP-1s, Other Strategies Can Help

For some females experiencing menopause weight gain, dietary changes may not be enough on their own. Getty Images/Cultura Creative More women are seeking solutions to manage menopause symp...

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Democrats Make This Shutdown About the ACA

The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie's stories. ...

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