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Hospitals, health systems stop Medicare telehealth appointments amid government shutdown

Hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are informing some Medicare patients that they will be unable to schedule telehealth appointments due to the federal government shutdown.As of Oct. 1, M...

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Digital addiction: the compulsion to stay online

Digital addiction is a broad term for unhealthy behaviors related to spending too much time on the internet, in particular when a person cannot stop these behavior...

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Exposure to mining fossil fuel linked to ALS, new research finds

High levels of SO2 can be made from burning coal or diesel-operated equipment.A major pollutant from mining fossil fuels has been linked to an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),...

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At the center of shutdown fight, health care is one of the most intractable issues in Congress

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats believe health care is an issue that resonates with a majority of Americans as they demand an extension of subsidies in exchange for their votes to reopen ...

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New York judge upholds transgender athlete ban on Long Island

A New York judge has upheld a Long Island county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilitiesNEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — A New...

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CDC stops recommending COVID-19 shots for all, leaves decision to patients

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has adopted recommendations by a new group of vaccine advisers, and has stopped recommending COVID-19 shots for anyoneNEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — The ...

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Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans

Several groups and nonprofit organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over the canceling of a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power acc...

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Wary of RFK Jr., Colorado Started Revamping Its Vaccine Policies in the Spring

As Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s dismantling of federal vaccine policy continues to roil the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some Democratic-led states hav...

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New York law will give breast cancer patients a chance to keep their hair

When Maureen Green was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago, the finance professional and mom-of-two decided to try scalp cooling, a treatment that helps preserve hair during chemotherapy...

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Why Democrats Are Casting the Government Shutdown as a Health Care Showdown

Hours into the federal government shutdown, Julio Fuentes stood steps from the U.S. Capitol to deliver an urgent message about the Hispanic voting bloc that helped the GOP sweep into power last yea...

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Drugstore Nasal Spray May Cut COVID-19 Risk by 69%, Cold Risk by 71%

A new trial shows that a common nasal spray may help lower the risk of contracting COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. Professional Studio Images/Getty Images Researchers say people ...

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CDC drops universal COVID vaccine recommendations, suggests separate MMRV shots

The CDC's panel voted last month to recommend COVID shots be a personal choice.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its immunization schedule on Monday, dropping the univers...

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Foreigners will be banned from claiming benefits under Tory plans to tackle Reform surge

FOREIGN nationals will be banned from claiming benefits – the Tories have vowed in a bid to tackle Reform’s surging popularity. The Opposition say they can cut nearly £50...

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Inside the High-Stakes Battle Over Vaccine Injury Compensation, Autism, and Public Trust

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has floated a seismic idea: adding autism to the list of conditions covered by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The p...

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GOP Falsely Ties Shutdown to Democrats’ Alleged Drive To Give All Immigrants Health Care

“Democrats are threatening to shut down the entire government because they want to give hundreds of billions of dollars of health care benefits to illegal aliens.” Vice President JD Vance ...

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Common Hair Loss Drug Linked to Suicide Risk, Other Mental Health Harms

A new report on the mental health side effects of finasteride provides some evidence to support further research. Stan Pritchard/Alamy A new report raises concern over the increased risk o...

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“Human beings come first!” – Pep Guardiola lauds Phil Foden recovery following mental health struggles

“Human beings come first!” – Pep Guardiola lauds Phil Foden recovery following mental health strugglesManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has publicly showcased his admiration for the human side ...

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How a Miami health care group is meeting homeless patients where they live

MIAMI -- MIAMI (AP) — Jonas Richards became homeless several years ago after losing his job as a truck driver. Despite suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes, seeing a doctor hasn't been a...

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Couples should never go to bed angry, right? It might be time to rethink that

It’s late at night, and you have been stewing all day about something your partner did to annoy you. The time to resolve it is now because, as everyone knows, you should never go to bed angry, righ...

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What Hegseth's military fitness rules may mean for women servicemembers

During a speech earlier this week, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the implementation of new fitness standards for the military.In addition to the newly proposed annual fitness exam, He...

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Pediatricians Are Rapidly Losing Incentives to Offer Vaccines

Ask most pediatricians about the finances of vaccines, and they’ll tell you that vaccines are not a big moneymaker. Providing them might generate some profit, but generally, “the margin you make is...

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