Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday a sweeping restructuring plan that will eliminate approximately 10,000 jobs and merge numerous divisions within the agency. The …
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Nearly 100 Million Americans May Be Drinking Groundwater Contaminated with ‘Forever Chemicals’
America’s drinking water may be far more polluted than previously thought. A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that between 71 and 95 million Americans are relying …
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Dr. Mehmet Oz has advanced one step closer to leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) after the Senate Finance Committee approved his nomination on March 25. The …
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A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that the experimental drug gantenerumab may help prevent Alzheimer’s-related dementia in people with genetic mutations that almost …
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A recent study indicates that pairing two cholesterol-lowering drugs could potentially save nearly 50,000 American lives each year by sharply reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Heart disease …
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US Treasury Secretary Says White House Working to Prevent Financial Crisis but ‘No Guarantees’ on Recession
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration is taking action to prevent a financial crisis but admits there are “no guarantees” a recession won’t happen. Speaking on Meet the …
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For older adults worried about memory loss, new research offers a hopeful message: even five minutes of physical activity a day might help protect the brain. A study from Johns …
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Study Reveals Only 1 in 10 Back Pain Treatments Are Effective, Experts Call for Better Solutions
A new study has delivered discouraging news for the millions of Americans suffering from chronic back pain: Only one in ten common treatments actually work. Researchers from the University of …
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New research shows that marijuana users under 50 are six times more likely to have a heart attack than non-users, even if they are otherwise healthy. The findings are based …
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched “Operation Stork Speed,” a new initiative to review infant formula ingredients and strengthen safety measures. Announced on Tuesday, the effort aims to …