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Donald Trump had a goal to eliminate HIV in America, but Congressional Republicans have since lost their focus on this issue.

In 2019, former President Donald Trump announced a plan with support from both parties to effectively eliminate the transmission of HIV in the United States by 2030. However, House Republicans are currently considering significant reductions to the program. | Photo taken by Doug Mills and provided by the Pool. By Evan Peng 11/13/2023 05:00 AM

A recent study found that the weight loss medication Wegovy reduced the likelihood of experiencing severe heart issues by 20%.

A significant international study found that the commonly used medication Wegovy lowered the likelihood of severe heart issues by 20%, potentially altering the approach to treating specific heart conditions according to professionals. This study is the initial evidence that a medication for obesity can not only reduce weight, but also effectively protect against heart attacks,

A judge in the UK condemns the legal strategies employed by the parents of a terminally ill child, and denies their request to allow the child to die at home.

The actions of the parents of a terminally ill baby were met with deep concern from a British judge, who denied their request to bring her home from the hospital to pass away. Justice Peter Jackson of the Court of Appeal made a ruling allowing 8-month-old Indi Gregory to receive treatment at Bambino Gesu Children’s

A federal judge has temporarily halted the implementation of Idaho’s law on ‘abortion trafficking’ while a lawsuit is being pursued.

A judge at the national level has put a pause on the implementation of Idaho’s law regarding “abortion trafficking” until a lawsuit questioning its legality is resolved. According to U.S. District Magistrate Debora K. Grasham’s decision on Wednesday, this legal case does not revolve around the right to have an abortion. It encompasses broader issues

The number of exemptions for childhood vaccinations in the US has reached an all-time high.

According to U.S. health officials, the percentage of kindergarten students in the United States who are not required to be vaccinated has reached a record high of 3%. Experts say that as a result of the political divide caused by the pandemic, more parents are now questioning routine childhood vaccinations that they were previously accepting

Amazon is attempting to enter the healthcare industry again, this time with a virtual care service at a monthly fee of $9.

Amazon is making another attempt to establish itself as a dependable source for healthcare by introducing a new service focused on virtual care. The online retail company has announced that its Prime members can now easily access a healthcare provider through a subscription service priced at $9 per month or $99 per year. This week’s

Puerto Rico has announced a flu epidemic due to a significant increase in cases. Since July, there have been 42 fatalities and over 900 individuals hospitalized.

Health officials in Puerto Rico have announced a flu epidemic in the U.S. territory on Thursday. Health Secretary Carlos Mellado stated that there have been a minimum of 25,900 reported cases, including 42 fatalities and over 900 individuals being hospitalized, on the island of 3.2 million people since July. Melissa Marzán, an epidemiologist, pointed out

A man has undergone a groundbreaking surgery to receive a new face and the first ever eye transplant. This achievement brings us closer to the possibility of restoring sight in the future.

The first ever transplantation of a complete human eye has been successfully performed by surgeons in New York. This groundbreaking procedure was added to a face transplant, but its effectiveness in restoring vision is still uncertain. Aaron James suffered severe facial and eye damage from an incident involving high-voltage power lines. While his right eye

The Roe decision was overruled by the Supreme Court, but individual states are gradually reinstating it.

Last year, Justice Samuel Alito urged voters to determine the fate of abortion through his written opinion, which overturned Roe v. Wade in the U.S. Supreme Court. He acknowledged that we cannot predict how our political system or society will react, as he disregarded 50 years of established norms. After 17 months, the court has

Five takeaways from the Milken Institute Future of Health Summit

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli has been confirmed by the Senate this week as the new director of NIH, replacing Francis Collins. Collins and Renee Wegrzyn, director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, expressed their joy at the news. | Erin Schumaker/POLITICO Prominent legislators, high-ranking government officials, renowned public health specialists, and influential business executives

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Donald Trump had a goal to eliminate HIV in America, but Congressional Republicans have since lost their focus on this issue.

A recent study found that the weight loss medication Wegovy reduced the likelihood of experiencing severe heart issues by 20%.

A judge in the UK condemns the legal strategies employed by the parents of a terminally ill child, and denies their request to allow the child to die at home.

A federal judge has temporarily halted the implementation of Idaho’s law on ‘abortion trafficking’ while a lawsuit is being pursued.

The number of exemptions for childhood vaccinations in the US has reached an all-time high.

Amazon is attempting to enter the healthcare industry again, this time with a virtual care service at a monthly fee of $9.

Puerto Rico has announced a flu epidemic due to a significant increase in cases. Since July, there have been 42 fatalities and over 900 individuals hospitalized.

A man has undergone a groundbreaking surgery to receive a new face and the first ever eye transplant. This achievement brings us closer to the possibility of restoring sight in the future.

The Roe decision was overruled by the Supreme Court, but individual states are gradually reinstating it.

Five takeaways from the Milken Institute Future of Health Summit