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Vulnerable Republican blasts choice to send health insurance spiking as ‘political malpractice’

“We looked for a way to try to allow for that pressure release valve,” Speaker Mike Johnson said. “In the end, it was not — an agreement wasn’t made.”

By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro and The Associated Press
December 17, 2025

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A zombie apocalypse isn’t likely–but a fungal outbreak is
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A zombie apocalypse isn’t likely–but a fungal outbreak is

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‘Arcturus,’ a highly transmissible COVID variant eyed by the WHO, appears to have a new symptom. Here’s what you need to know

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The DOJ is asking for the ‘extraordinary and unprecedented’ Texas abortion pill ruling to be immediately put on hold
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The DOJ is asking for the ‘extraordinary and unprecedented’ Texas abortion pill ruling to be immediately put on hold

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Could a simple blood test detect cancer at an early—and more treatable—stage? The technology exists—and FDA approval may not be far off

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Conflicting court rulings put access to widely-used abortion pill mifepristone into question
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Conflicting court rulings put access to widely-used abortion pill mifepristone into question

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Adderall can lead to a cycle of dependence in people who don’t really need it. For those who do, it can be a wonder drug. A neuroscientist explains why

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COVID can transfer from mom to baby in utero—with potentially disastrous health consequences. Here’s what parents need to know

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A deadly fungus is spreading across U.S. hospitals. Here’s what you need to know, according to a physician
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A deadly fungus is spreading across U.S. hospitals. Here’s what you need to know, according to a physician

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April 6, 2023
Even with improved treatments, COVID’s death rate is still 60% higher than for the flu
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Even with improved treatments, COVID’s death rate is still 60% higher than for the flu

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April 6, 2023
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FDA orders immediate withdrawal of only drug approved for preterm birth prevention

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April 6, 2023
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The higher the level of air pollution, the greater you’re at risk of dementia, Harvard researchers find

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April 5, 2023
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Injectable weight-loss drugs like Wegovy are having a moment. This health care founder says it’s time that obesity—a chronic disease, not a character flaw—does, too

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Sleep problems like snoring can more than double your stroke risk. Following these 8 tips could help

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Is moderate drinking good for your health? Science says no

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The 2 heirs of makeup mogul Estée Lauder are promising $200 million for Alzheimer’s research
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The 2 heirs of makeup mogul Estée Lauder are promising $200 million for Alzheimer’s research

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April 4, 2023
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ChatGPT gave advice on breast cancer screenings in a new study. Here’s how well it did

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A ‘staggering’ 1 in 6 people suffer infertility, WHO says, and it’s ‘a medical poverty trap for all those affected’

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Secret limits to stop ‘suspicious’ Xanax and Adderall orders are forcing some legitimate patients to scramble
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Secret limits to stop ‘suspicious’ Xanax and Adderall orders are forcing some legitimate patients to scramble

By Ike Swetlitz and Bloomberg
April 3, 2023
Neil Diamond was in denial of his Parkinson’s diagnosis, a disease that starts slowly with subtle symptoms. Here’s are the signs to look for
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Neil Diamond was in denial of his Parkinson’s diagnosis, a disease that starts slowly with subtle symptoms. Here’s are the signs to look for

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Traffic accident deaths hit a 16-year high last year as drunk and distracted driving skyrockets
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Traffic accident deaths hit a 16-year high last year as drunk and distracted driving skyrockets

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April 3, 2023
Larry Summers calls the fact that one in 25 dies before age 40 ‘the most disturbing set of data on America that I have encountered in a long time’
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Larry Summers calls the fact that one in 25 dies before age 40 ‘the most disturbing set of data on America that I have encountered in a long time’

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‘The uniform was tighter’: Almost a quarter of the U.S. military became obese during the pandemic

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April 2, 2023
‘Everyone is kind of tired and has given up’ on COVID. But this new variant is ‘one to watch,’ the WHO says
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‘Everyone is kind of tired and has given up’ on COVID. But this new variant is ‘one to watch,’ the WHO says

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Voice journaling helped this founder uncover sources of stress, and develop tactics to minimize them

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Struggling with migraines at work? They’re linked to your body clock—and this is the season and time of day you’re most likely to get them

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There may not be a limit on how long humans can live—and if there is, experts say ‘we are not yet approaching it’
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There may not be a limit on how long humans can live—and if there is, experts say ‘we are not yet approaching it’

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The judge who tried to dismantle Obamacare has now ruled against requirement for insurers to cover preventative care
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The judge who tried to dismantle Obamacare has now ruled against requirement for insurers to cover preventative care

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