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Berkeley Lovelace Jr.
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Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals, new report finds
More than 400 hospitals across the United States are at high risk of closing or cutting services because of the Medicaid cuts in President Donald…
White House expands TrumpRx with three new drugs
The White House said Friday it’s adding three drugs for diabetes and lung disease to the self-pay platform TrumpRx, as the administration works to expand…
TrumpRx isn’t doing much for drug prices. What would it take to change that?
Americans are furious about drug prices.
Federal judge blocks RFK Jr.’s changes to childhood vaccine schedule
A federal judge in Massachusetts on Monday blocked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent overhaul of the nation’s childhood vaccine schedule.
GLP-1s may increase risk of osteoporosis and gout, new research finds
GLP-1 drugs — including Ozempic and Wegovy — may be tied to a slightly higher risk of osteoporosis and gout, according to research presented Monday…
Federal panel behind cancer screening recommendations hasn’t met in nearly a year
The federal task force that shapes recommendations for cancer screenings, heart disease prevention and other preventive services has not convened in almost a year —…
RFK Jr.’s CDC panel to discuss Covid vaccine injuries in upcoming meeting
Covid vaccines are once again on the agenda for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel.
FDA moves to ban BHA — an additive used in processed foods such as meats and bread
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday took steps toward banning BHA, a food additive used in processed foods such as meats and bread