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Medicaid fraud scandal sees Delaware’s largest hospital system pay $47 million settlement

By Randall Chase and The Associated Press
December 25, 2023
"Pirola" JN.1, a highly mutated COVID strain, is the wildcard in this season's winter respiratory disease forecast, experts say.

JN.1—a new, highly mutated COVID variant—could cause one of the largest U.S. waves yet, experts say. When each state could see the variant peak

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December 23, 2023
Juanita Mengel

67-year-old amputee finds comfort in animal therapy, 3-legged cat: ‘They find you, you don’t find them’

By Patrick Orsagos and The Associated Press
December 23, 2023
Holiday season

Santa’s super-spreader season: Health officials say flu, COVID set to spike during the holidays

By Mike Stobbe and The Associated Press
December 23, 2023
Roughly half of the U.S. population has diabetes or its predecessor. It makes us a nation of sick people, experts say—driving up the country’s health care infrastructure and staffing needs and the cost of health care, and harming the economy in a way never seen before in U.S. history.

Nearly half of the U.S. population has diabetes or prediabetes—and many have no clue. Are you among them?

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December 23, 2023
March-in rights are key to Biden’s push to lower excessive drug prices

March-in rights are key to Biden’s push to lower excessive drug prices

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December 21, 2023
A teacher from a drawing academy is painting posters to raise awareness about the ongoing surge of the JN.1 COVID variant, which is spreading in the Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Goa, in Mumbai, India, on Dec. 19. The World Health Organization declared JN.1 a "variant of interest" on Dec. 19, second only in alert level to "variant of concern."

JN.1, the WHO’s newest ‘variant of interest,’ has spiked COVID wastewater levels to all-time highs in some countries. What you need to know about the ‘Pirola’ offshoot

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December 20, 2023
This 38-year-old college dropout started a $200 million soda business inspired by his history as an overweight teen

This 38-year-old college dropout started a $200 million soda business inspired by his history as an overweight teen

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December 18, 2023
doctor's scale.

Severe obesity increasing among young American children, new study confirms

By Mike Stobbe and The Associated Press
December 18, 2023
Asian Davis

Two babies infected with rare bacteria sometimes found in powdered infant formula

By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated Press
December 8, 2023
Pneumonia is the No. 1 cause of hospital admission in kids and adults. Watch for these signs and symptoms

Pneumonia is the No. 1 cause of hospital admission in kids and adults. Watch for these signs and symptoms

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December 7, 2023
Joe Biden

The White House threatens to cancel the patents of taxpayer-funded drugs if they’re too expensive for patients to afford

By Amanda Seitz, Zeke Miller and The Associated Press
December 7, 2023
Some of the most common post-pregnancy conditions, which can last for months or even years after birth, include pain during sex, lower back pain, and incontinence, according to a new series published Wednesday in The Lancet Global Health.

A third of women suffer long-term medical consequences after giving birth. These 9 ‘underreported’ health problems are impacting millions

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December 6, 2023
What is ‘white lung’ pneumonia, and why is it reportedly on the rise in kids? What parents need to know

What is ‘white lung’ pneumonia, and why is it reportedly on the rise in kids? What parents need to know

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December 6, 2023
Taylor Swift performs on stage at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on Nov. 9 in Buenos Aires. Prior to the Eras tour, Swift approached touring a bit lackadaisically, “like a frat guy,” she told TIME in December, after being chosen as the magazine's Person of the Year. When it came to The Eras tour, however, she began training six months in advance.

Taylor Swift’s intense preparation for the iconic Eras Tour included specialized workouts and a daylong recovery routine

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December 6, 2023
CVS Health overhauls its prescription drug pricing model, which could lead to savings for customers next year

CVS Health overhauls its prescription drug pricing model, which could lead to savings for customers next year

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December 6, 2023
Biology, anatomy, and finance? More med students want business degrees too

Biology, anatomy, and finance? More med students want business degrees too

By Samantha Liss and KFF Health News
December 6, 2023
Man speaking with his doctor during an office visit

A ‘normal’ cholesterol level can still be deadly, warns healthy aging expert Dr. Michael Greger. Here’s the level to aim for

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December 5, 2023
White capsules on a white plate

Is colostrum a new superfood? Experts explain its immune-boosting benefits

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December 3, 2023
EMTs transfer a patient in the busy ambulance bay at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Md., on Dec. 12. The hospital is operating at above its normal capacity because of a surge in a variety of illnesses like RSV, flu, and COVID.

Forget the ‘tripledemic.’ The U.S. is headed for a ‘syndemic’ this winter—and experts warn we’re not prepared

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December 1, 2023
‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents

‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents

By Hannah Norman and KFF Health News
December 1, 2023
Exercise may help treat and even prevent postpartum depression. Researchers recommend this weekly routine

Exercise may help treat and even prevent postpartum depression. Researchers recommend this weekly routine

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November 29, 2023
U.S. life expectancy rose last year by more than a year, but it’s still far below what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic

U.S. life expectancy rose last year by more than a year, but it’s still far below what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic

By Mike Stobbe and The Associated Press
November 29, 2023
As many patients seeking an appointment can attest, the nationwide shortage of PTs is real. According to survey data collected by the American Physical Therapy Association, the job vacancy rate for therapists in outpatient settings last year was 17%.

Back pain? Bum knee? Be prepared to wait for a physical therapist

By Mark Kreidler and KFF Health News
November 28, 2023
Everything you need to know about 2024 ACA Open Enrollment

Everything you need to know about 2024 ACA Open Enrollment

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November 27, 2023
Pigs in a rural area of China last year, where the H9N2 bird flu was reportedly infecting pigs and combining with swine flu. The A(H1N2)v swine flu has been detected in an individual in the UK for the first time, the region's Health Security Agency said Monday.

The U.K. has detected its first human case of a new type of swine flu. What you need to know

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November 27, 2023
Egg Farm

An Ohio egg farm is slaughtering over 1.3 million chickens because it’s nervous bird flu spread throughout the flock

By Josh Funk and The Associated Press
November 27, 2023
A medical worker inoculates children with the BCG vaccine in Chongqing, China, in April 2023. While the WHO seeks additional information on clusters of respiratory illness and pneumonia among children in northern China, it recommends that Chinese citizens obtain recommended vaccinations, maintain distance from those who are ill, stay home when sick, wear masks “as appropriate,” ensure good ventilation, wash their hands, and obtain medical care as needed.

The World Health Organization is investigating mysterious cases of pneumonia among Chinese children. Here’s what you need to know

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November 23, 2023
Sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami, and ‘window cleaner’? Scientists say they’ve discovered a sixth taste—but they’re having a hard time describing it

Sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami, and ‘window cleaner’? Scientists say they’ve discovered a sixth taste—but they’re having a hard time describing it

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November 22, 2023
Employers may be able to improve employee productivity by focusing on stress reduction, rather than the elimination of lifestyle-related disease risk factors like smoking and a sedentary lifestyle, new research out of Japan suggests.

These 9 health complaints could be hurting your career success—and one culprit is fueling most of them

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November 21, 2023

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