Health & Wellness
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The Host
President Donald Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general with a stated commitment to vaccine support, to…
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Coke Plant Exemptions Spark Health Concerns and Political Fallout
North America’s largest coke plant, situated on the west bank of Pennsylvania’s Monongahela River, continues its operation of transforming superheated…
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Dr. Hanan Balkhy Navigates Geopolitical Tensions and Global Health Leadership Amidst Regional Crisis
The weight of unprecedented challenges rests heavily on the shoulders of Dr. Hanan Balkhy, the newly appointed Director of the…
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The Largest Mass Deportation Operation in U.S. History Fuels State-Level Efforts to Protect Children of Detained Immigrant Parents
As the United States braces for what President Donald Trump has characterized as the most extensive mass deportation operation in…
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute CEO Benjamin Ebert Navigates Monumental Construction and Strategic Realignment
By Jessica Bartlett – Boston Globe April 14, 2026 Benjamin Ebert assumed the chief executive officer role at Dana-Farber Cancer…
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New Orleans Moves to Address Playground Lead Contamination Following Investigative Reporting
New Orleans is embarking on a significant overhaul of its park and playground oversight commission and has formally requested $5…
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A Glimmer of Hope Tempered by Persistent Barriers: New Hunter Syndrome Drug Offers Promise, But Age Restrictions Ignite Fierce Debate
The recent accelerated approval of Avlayah (tividenofusp alfa-eknm) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Hunter syndrome represents…
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The Looming Crisis: Understaffed Medicaid Agencies Face Mounting Pressure as New Federal Mandates Threaten Access to Healthcare for Millions
For millions of Americans relying on Medicaid for essential health coverage, the struggle to navigate the system and maintain benefits…
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CMS Advances Ambitious Technology-Driven Chronic Care Experiment Amidst Tax Day Rush and Global Health Concerns
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is moving forward with a significant, decade-long experiment designed to leverage technology…
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The Long Road to Recovery: Lawyer’s Near-Fatal Cardiac Arrest Highlights the Pervasive Impact of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome
The harrowing experience of Joseph Masterson, a 63-year-old attorney on the cusp of retirement, has cast a spotlight on the…
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