Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's plan for a conservative alternative to Obamacare's Medicaid expansion has cost taxpayers at least $26 million so far, with more than 90% going toward administrative and consulting costs rather than ...
Mar 26, 2024
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As if starting life with a potentially disabling genetic blood disease wasn't enough, a study shows that almost two-thirds of babies born with sickle cell disease are born to mothers who live in disadvantaged areas.
Jan 4, 2024
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Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dec 18, 2023
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Faced with growing reports of inaccurate clinical lab tests, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it will for the first time regulate these vital diagnostic tools.
Oct 2, 2023
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The Food and Drug Administration on Friday laid out a proposal to begin regulating laboratory medical tests, a multibillion-dollar industry that the agency says poses a growing risk to patients because of potentially inaccurate ...
Sep 29, 2023
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A second Alzheimer's drug proven to slow cognitive decline was a step closer to US approval on Monday after clinical trial results published in a top journal confirmed its efficacy.
Jul 22, 2023
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Australia is the world's first country to legalize the medical use of psychedelics. But not everyone is sure the timing is right. There are still major issues to work out for this move to benefit those most in need.
May 1, 2023
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Sensitive skin is a pain—sometimes literally—and for skin allergy sufferers, contact with an allergen causes an itchy red rash that may last for weeks. Common skin care products such as soaps, serums and lotions (often ...
Dec 12, 2022
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People with one form of the genetic blood disorder hemophilia now have a one-time treatment with a $3.5 million price tag.
Nov 23, 2022
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Growing surgical backlogs during the COVID-19 pandemic have revived debate in Canada about the merits of allowing patients to pay privately for faster access to care.
Oct 31, 2022
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