RFK Jr. eases access to unproven peptides despite opposition from FDA scientists
The Trump administration has acted to ease access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Two people electrocuted, taken to hospital in south Charlotte, Medic confirms
The incident happened on Green Rea Road and Merry Mount Drive.
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Daily Dose: New heart guidelines for women, a next-gen weight loss drug beats Ozempic and what new data reveals about profound autism
Four medical groups unveiled a lifelong heart health roadmap for women, from first period through menopause, built around key hormonal changes.
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3-year-old Florida soccer player at center of viral dispute offered spot at soccer academy
A 3-year-old Florida boy whose family said he was dropped from a youth soccer league for being too skilled has been offered a spot at an Orlando academy.
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Eli Lilly says retatrutide shows more weight loss compared to Ozempic
Eli Lilly's experimental drug retatrutide showed greater reduction in A1C and double the average weight loss in a head-to-head clinical study against Ozempic.
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PTO requests surge as 'Grand Theft Auto VI' release date approaches, reports say
An uptick in vacation requests signals an unofficial holiday for gamers as the much-anticipated release of "Grand Theft Auto VI" nears.
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Birth centers are linked to better health outcomes, research shows, but 10 states have none
Birth centers are an option for those with low-risk pregnancies and are correlated with more positive health outcomes, but 10 states do not have any birth centers at all, and more could be built with certain state policy solutions and different models of care, a new report suggests. Birth centers can be an attractive option […]
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NC State Health Plan board votes to avoid running out of cash
State Health Plan trustees approved a short-term retiree-fund increase to avert a looming cash crisis as medical and pharmacy costs continue to climb. The post NC State Health Plan board votes to avoid running out of cash appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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NC State Health Plan reaches deal with Atrium Health, but using WakeMed will still cost more
Out-of-pocket charges for North Carolina State Health Plan members who use Atrium Health hospitals and specialists will stay about the same under an agreement that state Treasurer Brad Briner announced Tuesday. Atrium Health, the state’s largest healthcare system, and the treasurer’s office had engaged in a months-long public back-and-forth since summer, when the health plan […]
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11th positive rabies case reported in Mecklenburg County. Health officials urge pet vaccinations
A raccoon in Charlotte tested positive for rabies, marking the 11th case in Mecklenburg County this year, according to health officials.
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Why the new progressive Democrats in Congress might unite with the old Dems, for now
PORTLAND, Ore. — The latest cosponsor of a U.S. House bill to provide single-payer health insurance defeated a Republican incumbent in a suburban and rural Oregon district by fewer than 10,000 votes two years ago. U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, a Democrat now seeking her second term, doesn’t have the far-left profile of past Medicare-for-All champions whose […]
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Daily Dose: Ovarian cancer's surprising starting point, cycle-synced workouts and simple mood boosters for shorter days
From a surgery that may lower ovarian cancer risk to matching workouts to your menstrual cycle, here's your daily dose of health news.
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Money Monday: What to consider when comparing Medicare plans
Choosing Medicare coverage means looking beyond the monthly premium to consider costs, doctors and perscription coverage.
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Eric Bauza, contemporary voice of 'Looney Tunes,' dead at 46
Eric Bauza, the voice actor for "Bugs Bunny," has died at 46. Here's what the medical examiner says is the cause of death.
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Eric Bauza, contemporary voice of 'Looney Tunes' characters, dead at 46
Eric Bauza, the voice actor for Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and more, has died at 46. Here's what the medical examiner says is the cause of death.
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Ric Flair shares health update amid blood clot treatment, fall
Wrestling icon Ric Flair shared a health update Saturday after he said he was dealing with a blood clot in his leg and had a fall.
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Ric Flair shares health update amid blood clot treatment and facial injury from a reported fall
Wrestling icon Ric Flair shared a health update Saturday after he said he was dealing with a blood clot in his leg and had a fall.
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Federal regulators crack down on organ donation groups
Federal regulators are cracking down on the nonprofits responsible for coordinating organ donations, aiming to begin shutting down substandard groups by early next year. New criteria will score the organizations on donation and transplantation rates and will decertify the bottom tier, meaning their contracts with the federal government will be revoked. Many professional medical groups […]
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Reducing drug harm in NC mountain counties
By Walker Livingston Carolina Public Press In strip malls across rural parts of Western North Carolina, a grassroots harm reduction movement has taken root. In counties from Madison to Macon, volunteers deliver safe supplies to people using drugs, they test substances without judgment and provide things like clothes and food, too. They are saving lives […] The post Reducing drug harm in NC mountain counties appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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7 years after Mission deal, HCA disputes state’s authority to enforce purchase agreement
By Ted Clifford Asheville Watchdog In 2018, the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office waded into the contentious sale of the nonprofit Mission Hospital to healthcare giant HCA. The office had concerns about the sale. Eager to get the deal done, HCA made concessions. The Nashville-based company agreed to keep rural satellite hospitals open for 10 […] The post 7 years after Mission deal, HCA disputes state’s authority to enforce purchase agreement appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
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