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ormer President Donald Trump has gained a significant lead over President Joe Biden in crucial battleground states, according to a recent Emerson/DemNextGen poll.  The poll, conducted between June 30 and …

Tanja Benton, a former biostatistical research scientist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST), has been awarded nearly $700,000 by a federal jury after being fired for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday that it will ban the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food items, effective August 2, citing safety concerns. …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug, Kisunla (donanemab), aimed at treating Alzheimer’s disease.  This approval is a significant development for patients in the early …

A recent study has found that around 35% of tattoo and permanent makeup inks sold in the United States are contaminated with bacteria.  This discovery raises significant concerns about the …

A major federal initiative aimed at reducing opioid overdose deaths by 40% has not met its goal, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced.  Launched in 2019, the HEALing …

The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of potassium chloride extended-release capsules due to a risk of heart attacks from improper dissolution.  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and American Health Packaging are recalling …

House Republican leaders have initiated calls for a rigorous investigation into suspected widespread fraud within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment system.  This demand follows a report by the Paragon …

The House Ways and Means Committee advanced four bills on Thursday, aiming to allow Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs for certain beneficiaries.  The vote, which passed 36-4, is a crucial …

In 2022, California’s economy suffered a significant impact from obesity-related health issues, with an estimated $90 billion loss in economic activity.  This led to an $11 billion deficit in the …