Health
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PublishedApril 25, 2023
More sanctions for deadly fentanyl if bill becomes law
Proposed legislation would prod the Treasury Department to use its sanctions authority to quell the proliferation of the drug in the U.S.
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PublishedApril 18, 2023
Abortion foes urge justices to allow limits on abortion drug
The Biden administration and pharmaceutical companies defend the drug as safe and effective, and warn of chaos for women and providers if Texas court-ordered changes take effect.
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PublishedApril 17, 2023
Hospitals face new wave of competition from infusion centers
It's the latest example of insurance companies partnering with independent centers to offer lower-cost outpatient services.
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PublishedApril 16, 2023
COVID is still a leading cause of death as virus recedes
But many Americans dispute the data and the risks of it – much as they have throughout the pandemic.
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PublishedApril 16, 2023
New tech could one day scrub ‘forever chemicals’ from your tap water
Commonly known as "forever chemicals" because they can persist in the environment for years, these hazardous compounds have long troubled environmentalists and regulators.
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PublishedApril 13, 2023
Maine CDC issues reminder about health threat posed by browntail moths
Mainers are urged to minimize exposure to the insect's toxic hairs while doing yard work by covering up with a respirator and goggles and working when it's damp.
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PublishedApril 11, 2023
Free COVID-19 testing will fade with end of U.S. health emergency in May
For the first time, you may have to pick up some or all of the costs, depending on insurance coverage and whether the tests are done at home or in a doctor's office.
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PublishedApril 10, 2023
Stress linked to 37% higher chance of cognitive issues after 45
Add mild cognitive impairment to the health problems brought on by chronic stress, a study finds.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Health secretary slams abortion pill ruling as ‘not America’
There is uncertainty about access to the most commonly used method of abortion in the United States following two separate and conflicting court rulings in Texas and Washington over the legality of mifepristone.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2023
ADHD drugs such as Adderall spiked among adults in pandemic, CDC study finds
While stimulant prescriptions as a whole increased modestly from 2016 to 2021, they rose by more than 10% in the last year of that time frame for adults and teenage girls.
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