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Listen: With Little Federal Regulation, States Are Left To Shape the Rules on AI in Health Care

LISTEN: Quashing innovation or risking a patient’s health? Lauren Sausser told WAMU’s Health Hub on April 15 why the White House and some states are at odds over how to regulate AI in health care. ...

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Your New Therapist: Chatty, Leaky, and Hardly Human

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” Vince Lahey of Carefree, Arizona, em...

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The DNA Fix for Aging

On his son’s fourth birthday, Michael Prescott had his first heart attack. Prescott, who worked as a civil engineer designing bridges in Tennessee, was in his 30s, and until that day, he had appear...

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34 Urban Legends That Were Unexpectedly True After All

Urban legends are often mythical narratives fondly shared around a campfire. They’re passed down from generation to generation until they eventually become celebrated folklore. However, some of the...

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Diarrhea-Causing 'Superbug' on the Rise, CDC Says. Should You Be Worried?

The CDC has issued a warning about a drug-resistant “superbug” on the rise in the United States. Image Credit: Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Preventi...

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Lucy Liu’s Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Lead to Unnecessary Surgery: ‘Get a Second Opinion’

Actor Lucy Liu is sharing how a misdiagnosis at 22 led to unnecessary breast cancer surgery. Now she’s working to raise awareness about the importance of cancer screenings and “getting a second opi...

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New Federal Medicaid Rules Require One Month of Work. Some States Demand More.

Millions of people who apply for Medicaid in the coming years will have to prove they’ve been working, going to school, or volunteering for at least a month before they can gain or retain health in...

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As US Birth Rate Falls, Feds’ Response May Make Pregnancy More Dangerous

The number of babies born in the United States fell again last year. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 3.6 million birt...

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Menopause Estrogen Patches Are in Short Supply. What Are the Alternatives?

The growing demand for estrogen patches has led to a shortage that could last up to 3 years. Justin Paget/Getty Images The FDA’s removal of long-standing black box warnings on hormone ther...

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Fluoride in Drinking Water Has No Effect on IQ or Brain Function, Study Finds

A new study found no link between fluoride in drinking water and negative impacts on brain health. Aidana K/Stocksy A new study finds no evidence that fluoridated drinking water affects ch...

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Rural Nebraska Dialysis Unit Closes Despite the State’s $219M in Rural Health Funding

HAY SPRINGS, Neb.— The sun was just warming the horizon as Mark Pieper left his house near his cattle ranch on a crisp February morning. It’s not unusual for the rancher t...

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Medi-Cal Immigrant Enrollment Is Dropping. Researchers Point to Trump’s Policies.

For months, a cloud of fear has hovered over the immigrant community in San Bernardino, California, making it hard for María González to do her job as a community health worker in this city where a...

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Searching for a ‘technofix’ to climate change has many dangers. Could radical humility save the planet?

In 1989, environmentalist Bill McKibben announced to the world that nature was dead. Due to the rapid rate and scale of anthropogenic climate change, he argued, the idea of nature as an entity inde...

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3 Lesser-Known Health Risks of Ultraprocessed Foods to Put on Your Radar

Research shows that eating ultra-processed foods can affect bone and muscle health, as well as fertility. Image credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Images The negative health effects of ultra-process...

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Effectiveness of GLP-1s Like Ozempic, Wegovy May Depend on Your Genetics

Research has found that the effectiveness of GLP-1 drugs may vary based on a person’s genetics. Image Credit: Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP via Getty Images GLP-1 medications may not always be ...

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States Change Custody Laws To Keep Children of Detained Immigrants Out of Foster Care

As immigration authorities carry out what President Donald Trump has promised will be the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history, several states are passing laws to keep children out of...

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New Orleans Takes Steps To Assess and Clean Lead in Playgrounds After Investigation

New Orleans plans to revamp the commission that oversees city parks and playgrounds and is seeking $5 million in federal aid after an investigation published by Verite News and KFF Health News foun...

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Gut Health Hacks Everyone Swears By

Alright, let’s talk about gut health. Yep, your gut – the unsung hero of your body that’s constantly working behind the scenes. It's like the backstage crew of a concert: you may not always see it,...

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Amazon Offering GLP-1 Pill, Foundayo, via Kiosks, Same-Day Delivery

Amazon will offer the new GLP-1 pill, Foundayo, via kiosks and same-day delivery. Image credit: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images Eli Lilly has announced the availability of the new...

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Intermittent Fasting May Promote Weight Loss, Improve Hormones in PCOS

Research suggests that intermittent fasting may aid in weight loss by improving hormones in people with PCOS. Image Credit: Evgeniia Siiankovskaia/Stocksy A recent study has found that int...

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How To Make a High-Deductible Health Plan Work for You

An elementary school teacher chose a low-price health insurance plan but soon realized she wasn’t clear about what it would mean for her family’s finances. “Once I got the insuranc...

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