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Serious Catheter Recall; Justice Department Sues CVS; 2025's Health Theme

— Health news and commentary gathered by ֱ staff

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Boston Scientific issued a recall involving updated instructions for its POLARx and POLARx FIT following several reports of atrio-esophageal fistula that led to seven injuries and four deaths.

The Department of Justice accused CVS of and billing federal health insurance programs.

California over the bird flu after more cases were detected in dairy cows. (CBS News)

An from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine said moderate drinking may have benefits.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly pledged support of reimposed if Trump wants to. (The Hill)

Get to know Kennedy's friend and Mark Hyman, MD. (New York Times)

What are inside our bodies? (NPR)

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) that collects patients' abortion data. (AP)

Democratic senators requested an investigation into Georgia's requirement to receive Medicaid coverage. (KFF Health News)

The health theme of 2025? STAT says it's .

Nearly may lose their jobs as the for-profit health system is shutting down due to bankruptcy. (Becker's Hospital Review)

Ancient DNA suggests that , not Europe. (Nature)

Here's why most are missing the mark. (NPR)

The investigational NaV1.8 performed as well as placebo in a phase II trial of sciatica, Vertex Pharmaceuticals said.

Investigational to antiretroviral therapy regimens in two phase III studies of adults with virologically suppressed HIV-1, said Merck.

The and crumbling economy has forced some doctors and nurses into prostitution. (New York Times)

Thousands of children from measles, as vaccines are proving difficult to get. (New York Times)

" can be more painful than treatment for some patients. (NPR)

Global dropped 60% from 1990 to 2021, especially in children younger than 5 years old. (The Lancet Infectious Diseases)

The fate of hangs in the balance under the next administration. (AP)

A of a doctor saying words of affirmation to a newborn baby. (ABC News)

France after no new outbreaks have occurred in over a month. (Reuters)

Germany hopes in the country after the fall of Bashar Assad. (AP)