Health
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Outbreak of parasite causing weeks-long diarrhea infects nearly 1,000 people in Michigan
The source of the cyclospora infections hasn't been determined, but investigations into similar illnesses are underway in 28 other states.
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Obamacare shoppers face double-digit premium hikes in 2027, rate forecasts say
In 2025, the median proposed increase was 18%, which turned out to be 20% when the final numbers were analyzed.
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RFK Jr. launches voluntary pledge for hospitals to serve healthier food
The voluntary pledge asks hospitals to serve healthier meals that reduce "highly processed foods and prioritize nutrient-dense options" that align with federal dietary guidelines.
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‘Life-threatening:’ four infants hospitalized over recalled baby formula
A fourth infant has been hospitalized with botulism following consumption of organic baby formula.
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Scott Jennings says he spoke with McConnell in wake of hospitalization
McConnell has long faced poor health and concerns over his fitness for office. He previously suffered falls and on-screen freezes that drove calls for him to step aside as Senate Republican leader.
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'Viking diet:' Norway soccer star Erling Haaland goes viral for his beef organs, raw milk diet
Haaland’s health routine aligns with a yet growing trend of minimally-processed, natural diets, alongside figures like Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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FDA upgrades salmonella recall of popular potato chip to highest risk level
Utz voluntarily recalled the products after the company discovered that a seasoning ingredient used during production contained dry milk powder that could potentially be contaminated with salmonella.
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CDC: Princess Cruises ship docked in San Francisco hit by norovirus outbreak
Out of the more than 3,000 passengers on the Ruby Princess, 102 have been affected by the virus, along with 23 crewmembers.
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Medicare patients could save $1.1 billion on drugs under proposed rule
The program allows hospitals to buy outpatient prescription drugs at discounted prices, but often, the hospitals bill insurers at rates that exceed those costs. Hospitals then keep the difference.
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Canadian boy dies of rabies after he woke up with a bat on his face
The child began to experience a progressive tingling sensation and numbness on the right side of his face 19 days after the bat incident. This was followed by swelling of his face and a loss of appetite.
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Nestle announces plans to eliminate artificial food colorings from products worldwide by end of 2026
The company has been facing mounting pressure from those who believe the colorings are unhealthy.
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Medicare Part D to start covering obesity drugs for $50 copay per month
The federally funded prescription drug plan already covers some GLP-1 drugs for conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but federal law prohibits coverage of the drugs if they're prescribed solely for obesity.
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AI could find potentially deadly heart risks that doctors miss, study finds
They trained the AI model to identify waveform patterns in the ECGs that are linked to sudden cardiac death. Most patients flagged by AI as having a risk were missed by the methods doctors currently use.