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• Cartoonist Scott Adams needs quick access to a new cancer treatment called Pluvicto.
• His healthcare provider, Kaiser of Northern California, approved the drug but hasn’t scheduled his...
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- Scientists have discovered new insights about the trigger of Huntington’s disease.
- The genetic mutation associated with the disease is harmless for years before it expands and becomes harmful.
- The disease symptoms usually begin between the ages of 30 and 50.
- The disorder leads to the demise of...
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- Avian flu once again threatens US poultry, spiking egg prices
- Recently observed egg shortage in Washington and its suburbs
- Over 21 million egg-laying hens were euthanized due to avian flu this year
- Supermarkets limit egg cartons per client amid high demand
- Prices of a dozen Grade A...
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- Brad Schimel, former Wisconsin attorney general, led a 20-state lawsuit aiming to overturn the Affordable Care Act.
- Gigafact network of newsrooms has covered this story.
- To get the detailed data on this issue, go to Wisconsin Watch.
Who is Brad Schimel?
Brad Schimel was Wisconsin's top law enforcement officer....
Tribute to a Beloved Titan
A notable building at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center has been christened in the memory of the celebrated late Supervisor of Santa Clara County, Susanne B. Wilson, widely recognized as the ardent champion of the hospital for her commendable service throughout and even beyond her...
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- A stray cat in San Mateo County has tested positive for bird flu (H5N1).
- The infected feline was discovered and nursed by a local family before being handed over to the Peninsula Humane Society.
- Veterinarians confirmed the presence of bird flu and, due to deteriorating condition, the...
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- Donald Trump's halt of the U.S. Agency for International Development's work is impacting thousands globally.
- Dozens of incomplete clinical trials using USAID finances are having to cease operations, leaving patients without assistance.
- Fear and suspicion about this decision are escalating in affected nations including those in Africa,...
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- Thousands of federal health workers are potentially facing layoffs under an expected executive order.
- Job cuts will occur in agencies including the FDA, CDC, and others under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- The goal is to layoff a certain percentage from the department's 80,000...
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- Indiana's prison system struggles to find a doctor willing to perform sex-change surgery on an inmate.
- The inmate, convicted of murdering his infant stepdaughter, insists on his right to the surgery.
- Refusals pile up from doctors across the state and even around the country.
- Some states refuse...
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- The shutdown of USAID operations raises concerns over the escalating epidemic of the Ebola Sudan virus in Uganda.
- The eight Ebola outbreak in Uganda has officials worrying about global health security, especially since there are no FDA-approved vaccines or treatments for the Sudan virus.
- The temporary standstill...
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- In 2023, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was nearly 3.5 times higher than for white women.
- The overall maternal mortality fell below pre-pandemic levels in 2023.
- The COVID-19 pandemic had a severe impact on pregnant women, however, the risk increased once life returned to normal...
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- Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is targeting government spending and specifically investigating Medicare and Medicaid.
- The team has gained entry to key payment and contract systems of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Musk hasn't indicated whether the Department of Government Efficiency plans to...
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- The allure of sports betting has intensified, especially during Super Bowl week and March Madness with millions betting on games.
- Phone apps and artificial intelligence have significantly expanded the sphere of betting.
- A survey shows that many young adults, especially young men, struggle with gambling addiction.
- Gambling...
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- Mental health issues are increasing among individuals escaping Myanmar's conflict.
- The ongoing civil war and military coup which occurred four years back have ignited this crisis.
- The junta’s atrocities have exacerbated the situation, adding to the mental anguish of civilians.
- Overshoot of 3 million displaced persons further...
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- A child in San Francisco has presumptively tested positive for H5N1 bird flu.
- The child exhibited symptoms of fever and conjunctivitis but has already fully recovered.
- According to San Francisco Department of Health, there is no evidence that the virus can be transmitted between people, hence the...
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* The origins of COVID-19, whether from a laboratory mishap or natural animal spillover, remain disputed.
* Those backing the lab-leak theory point out that the first known cases originated in Wuhan, China—the location of a major COVID-19 research lab. They cite concerns about the lab’s safety standards and...
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- Young people, both in the United States and internationally, increasingly worry about the destabilizing impact of climate change.
- Climate anxiety is known to intersect with an ongoing mental health crisis among youth, contributing to depression, alienation, and suicide rates.
- Surveys indicate the majority of teenagers feel more...
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- Concerns raised about possible bias in Medicaid audits against red states.
- The Biden-Harris administration is accused of 'targeting' red states by a government watchdog, GAO.
- Medicaid funding controversy stirs up amid a federal spending freeze initiated by the Trump-Vance administration.
- Texas and other red states have taken...
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- A Louisiana grand jury indicts a New York doctor and a Baton Rouge mother on felony charges related to a telemedicine abortion.
- This marks the first such criminal case since Roe V. Wade was overturned.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul promises to protect the doctor from extradition...
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- New drug, BHV-7000, could offer a solution for patients resistant to traditional epilepsy medication
- BHV-7000 activates potassium receptors in the brain to manage seizures effectively
- The second and third clinical trial phases aim to corroborate promising initial results
Expanding Treatment Options for Epileptic Seizures
A promising new drug, BHV-7000,...
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- One in four Americans is taking mind-altering medication.
- Over 6 million minors, including half a million under the age of 6, are on such drugs.
- Spectrum diagnosis is contributing to this issue by encouraging over-diagnosis.
- Negative side effects of these medications are numerous and severe, often requiring...
