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Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

'Parasites Simply Had it Coming'; Second U.S. Kid With Bird Flu? Rx for Solar Power

Health news and commentary gathered by 名媛直播 staff

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Who Is Luigi Mangione, the 'Person of Interest' in the UnitedHealthcare Murder?

Here's what we know so far

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How Measles, Whooping Cough, and Worse Could Roar Back on RFK Jr.'s Watch

Some experts fear he could "make America sick again"

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Racial Diversity Lacking in Epilepsy Genetics Studies

But more diverse studies have found more genomic links to seizure conditions

A surveillance image shows the suspected shooter at a Starbucks before shooting and killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO Thompson

Person of Interest in CEO's Killing in Police Custody

The man is being held near Altoona, Pennsylvania

Are GLP-1 Drug Holidays a Risk Worth Taking?

Experts weigh in on weight regain, cardiometabolic fallout, and the future of tailored care

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Physicians Shouldn't Applaud Murder

The death of the United Healthcare CEO reveals some dark thoughts

A photo of a doctor performing an ultrasound scan on a pregnant woman on Aug. 7, 2018, at a hospital in Chicago.

Maternal Mortality Review Panels Are in the Spotlight: Here's What They Do

A look at how the panels look at deaths

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Exposes Dark Reality for Industry Leadership

Healthcare industry leaders are familiar with the dangers that come with their line of work

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Women's CVD Risk Calculations Barely Budge When Sex-Specific Variables Are Included

Existing models improved only slightly after accounting for certain female risk factors

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USDA Orders Nationwide Testing of Milk for Bird Flu

In an effort to stop the virus, testing will begin in six states on December 16

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A Mystery Illness Has Killed Dozens in Congo. WHO Experts Are Now Investigating.

"First diagnostics are leading us to think it is a respiratory disease," said the health minister

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Experts Wrestle Over Uses of PFAS During Senate Hearing

Industry witness warns of unintended consequences of blanket bans

Should Pharmaceutical Companies Sell Weight-Loss Drugs Directly to Consumers?

Physicians, policymakers raise questions about LillyDirect connecting patients with telehealth

An image provided by the New York City Police Department of the man wanted for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

New Clues Emerge in Hunt for Gunman Who Killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO

Investigators are following several leads

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Addicted to Productivity, Doc? The Holidays Are a Time to Reflect

Here are four health habits to support clinician well-being

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New Clues in CEO's Killing; Time to Worry About Disease X? Ketamine Diversions Grow

Health news and commentary gathered by 名媛直播 staff

Social Media Unleashes Cruel Responses to UnitedHealthcare CEO's Murder

Posts show frustrations with the U.S. health insurance industry

A photo of a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officer watching people waiting at a border crossing.

Asylum Seekers Enter U.S. With Unexpectedly Large Symptom Load

Stress, CVD, pain symptoms highly prevalent in those evaluated in New York City

A photo of evidence markers and shell casings on the ground outside of the Hilton in Manhattan where Brian Thompson was shot.

Words Found at Scene of CEO Killing May Link to a Book. Here's What That Could Mean.

The book Delay, Deny, Defend details tactics insurers use to avoid paying claims

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Nearly 6 Million Deaths From Five Major Cancer Types Averted Since 1975

Prevention and screening efforts accounted for 80% of those averted deaths

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The Dose Makes the Poison: Clarifying the Record on Fluoride

The benefits outweigh the risks

Legal Break over a blindfolded Lady Justice statue holding scales.

Board Denies Doc a License for Third Time; Doc Sentenced to 10 Years; Nurse Gets 17

A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts

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Nursing Homes Fell Behind on Vaccinating Patients for COVID

Billing complexities and patient skepticism partially to blame

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Kept a Low Profile. Then He Was Shot to Death in New York.

When he did draw attention it was because of his role in shaping the way Americans get healthcare

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RNA Interference Therapeutic Shows Promise for Chronic Hepatitis B

23% achieved HBsAg loss with xalnesiran plus immunomodulator, but relapses occurred in some

Healthcare Workers Compete on Social Media to Raise Money to Fight Hunger

This year's campaign helped contribute to a 5-year total over $3 million

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Lead Exposure From Vehicle Exhaust Contributed to Millions of New Psych Disorders

Exhaust-related lead exposure added an estimated 151 million excess disorders over 75 years

GLP-1s: The Medications Redefining Diabetes and Obesity Treatment

Experts tackle access, equity, and the blockbuster drugs reshaping healthcare

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Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Toxic Air Pollutant

Little is being done to curb the risk

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

RFK Jr.'s Extremist Views on CDC; Hysterectomy Misconceptions; Blowing Up the NIH?

This past week in healthcare investigations

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More DEI Bans Will Have Dire Side Effects for Public Health

Clinician diversity may be at risk with the new administration

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed in 'Targeted Shooting' in New York City, Officials Say

Brian Thompson was taken to a nearby hospital but could not be saved

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed; Mystery Illness Kills 143; RFK Jr.'s Fluoride Water Biz

Health news and commentary gathered by 名媛直播 staff

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Most Top Medical Journals Prohibit Use of AI During Peer Review Process

Of the 78 top journals with guidance on the use of AI for peer review, 59% prohibit its use

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Hello Buprenorphine, Step Into My Practice

It's time for the medical field to reduce OUD stigma and embrace this essential medication

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Better Drugs Through AI? What Machine Learning Can Teach Big Pharma.

Companies promising to speed up drug discovery by using machine learning to analyze huge datasets

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Supreme Court Doesn't Seem Convinced FDA Was Unfair in Blocking Flavored Vapes

Companies say agency changed its standards with little warning as it blocked sale of new products

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Long List of Tasks Awaits New CDC Director, Experts Say

Combatting new or re-emerging disease threats, agency reorganization could be on the agenda

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Indoor Air Purification Improved Pulmonary Health in Kids

Trial included school-age kids in Chinese city known for severe air pollution

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