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Judge to explain why he's approving Purdue Pharma settlement plan, which calls for $7B from Sacklers

A judge is set to explain why he's approving a plan for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioidsA U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge is set to give his reason...

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NIH funding cuts have affected over 74K people enrolled in experiments, report says

A new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cutsNEW YORK -- Over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been ...

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Sleeping in Total Darkness Is Good for Your Heart. Here’s Why

Sleeping in total darkness may help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. d3sign/Getty Images A recent study reports that exposure to light during sleep is associated with a higher ri...

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Once a Patient’s in Custody, ICE Can Be at Hospital Bedsides — But Detainees Have Rights

In July, federal immigration agents took Milagro Solis-Portillo to Glendale Memorial Hospital just outside Los Angeles after she suffered a medical emergency while being detained. They didn’t leave...

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FDA’s Plan To Boost Biosimilar Drugs Could Stall at the Patent Office

While the FDA is streamlining regulation of copycat versions of the expensive drugs that millions take for arthritis, cancer, and other diseases, the U.S. patent office is making it harder for the ...

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How to connect with old friends and why it matters

NEW YORK -- When Jennifer Austin met Molly in second grade, they quickly became best friends. They giggled through classes until the teacher separated them, inspiring them to come up with their own...

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Plant-Based or Low-Carb: Which Is Better for Diabetes Prevention?

Most Americans would try a plant-based diet to prevent diabetes, a recent poll shows. Image credit: Maria Korneeva/Getty Images New research says people are willing to make dietary changes...

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The birth of the climate doula

In the days leading up to Hurricane Irma’s landfall in September 2017, Esther Louis made preparations to flee Florida with her husband and four children. The Category 4 Hurricane was expected to hi...

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Russell Brand Called Me a Nazi at Anti-Vaxxer Prom

Russell Brand had found his people, that much was clear. Last Saturday, in front of 800 fans in a hotel ballroom in Austin, the comedian doled out praise for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (whom he called “...

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Top 6+ Easy Exercise Books For Seniors (2025)

Staying active in your sixties, seventies and beyond is not about chasing six-packs. It is about getting out of a chair without wobbling, walking the dog without needing a long recovery, and feelin...

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Journalists Untangle Issues of Health Care Costs and Food Benefits

KFF Health News Southern California correspondent Claudia Boyd-Barrett discussed rising health care premiums on KPFA’s “Up Front” on Nov. 13. Click here to hear Boyd-Barrett on “Up Front” ...

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FDA adds strongest warning to Sarepta gene therapy linked to 2 patient deaths

The Food and Drug Administration is adding a new warning to a gene therapy linked to two patient deaths earlier this yearWASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it will add a new...

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Scientists document a death from a meat allergy tied to certain ticks

NEW YORK -- Researchers have reported what they believe is the first documented death from a meat allergy that can be triggered by tick bites. A 47-year-old New Jersey man died last year from alpha...

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Suspected human bird flu case may be 1st in US in 9 months

The patient is an older adult with underlying health conditions.A Washington state resident has preliminarily tested positive for bird flu, marking the first human case in the U.S. in nine months.T...

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Will Trump’s Team Slow Supersized Health Mergers?

Rising health care costs and the impending expiration of expanded Obamacare subsidies fueled the record-setting government shutdown that ended this week. But there’s another driver of escal...

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New Jersey man believed to be 1st known death from red meat allergy linked to tick bites

A New Jersey man is believed to be the first documented death from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by tick bites.The man, a 47-year-old airline pilot, was otherwise healthy, according ...

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What is ‘AI psychosis’ and how are chatbots reshaping the way we communicate?

Experts are warning of a new mental health concern dubbed ‘AI psychosis’ (Picture: Utku Ucrak/Anadolu via Getty Images) For many of us, AI chatbots have become go-to sources for ...

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Ultra-Processed Foods May Be Linked to Early Onset Colorectal Cancer In Women

Ultra-processed foods may contribute to the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer in women, study warns. A new study reports that there is an association between ultra-processed foods and ...

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The government shutdown has ended. What this could mean for the future of the ACA

After 43 days, the longest federal government shutdown in history finally came to an end with Democrats and Republicans agreeing on a spending bill.Although the shutdown has concluded, the future o...

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Conflicting Advice on Covid Shots Likely To Ding Already Low Vaccine Rates, Experts Warn

More than three-quarters of American adults didn’t get a covid shot last season, a figure that health care experts warn could rise this year amid new U.S. government recommendations. The cov...

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Listen: New Federal Guidelines Could Weaken Consumer Protections Against Medical Debt

LISTEN: Bad credit can keep you from getting a job, a car loan, or an apartment to rent. For many Americans, health care debt is to blame. KFF Health News senior correspondent Noam N. Levey appeare...

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