Healthcare
Alcohol vs. cannabis vs. tobacco: Doctors answer which is worst for you
(NEXSTAR) – In nearly half of the United States, all three are legal for those over 21: alcohol, tobacco and...
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Public health alert issued for raw beef that may contain plastic
(WTAJ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due...
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Judge rules against Texas abortion ban for women with dangerous pregnancy complication
A Texas judge on Friday issued a temporary injunction barring the state from enforcing its stringent abortion ban on women...
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FDA approves first pill to help treat postpartum depression
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first pill to treat postpartum depression (PPD), the agency announced Friday....
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Almost half in new poll at least ‘somewhat interested’ in weight-loss drugs
Almost half of U.S. adults in a new poll said they are at least “somewhat interested” in taking prescription weight...
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94 percent of children in Ohio measles outbreak were unvaccinated: CDC
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than 90 percent of the...
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Hospital computer systems in multiple states hit by cyberattack
Hospitals and clinics in five states are facing disruptions due to a cyberattack Thursday that forced some emergency rooms to...
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CDC recommends preventive RSV antibody for infants
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended the first preventive Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) treatment for infants...
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CDC panel recommends drug that prevents RSV for babies
The expert advisory board dealing with immunizations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted unanimously Thursday to...
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Uninsured rate hits record low, just as millions start losing Medicaid coverage
An all-time low of 7.7 percent of Americans had no health insurance in the first three months of 2023, according...
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