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April 20, 2025
A judge in Texas granted a pregnant woman, whose fetus has a terminal diagnosis, authorization to undergo an abortion on Thursday. This case is a unique one, as it challenges the bans that have been implemented in over a dozen states since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Kate Cox, a 31-year-old mother of two
READ MORETwo infants, one from Kentucky who died and another from Missouri who suffered brain damage, have been infected this year by the harmful bacteria that led to recalls and shortages of powdered formula last year. On Thursday, federal health officials verified that there have been two instances of serious infections caused by cronobacter sakazakii in
READ MOREThe Biden administration is sending a warning to pharmaceutical companies, stating that if they set prices for specific drugs at an unreasonable level, the government reserves the right to revoke their patent protection and permit competitors to produce their own versions. According to a proposal revealed on Thursday, the government would potentially supersede the patent
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A patient is receiving care at the AIDS Care Training and Support Initiative hospice in South Africa, which received partial funding from PEPFAR, in December 2008. The leading Republican responsible for continuing the United States’ efforts in providing global HIV/AIDS relief has acknowledged that negotiations have reached a stalemate, putting at risk one of the
READ MOREWILLIMANTIC, Conn. (AP) — The killing of a Connecticut nurse making a house call in October was a nightmare come true for an industry gripped by the fear of violence. Health care workers are already experiencing high levels of stress due to shortages in staffing and increasing numbers of cases. Additionally, they are becoming more
READ MOREThe White House is delaying their review of a comprehensive proposal from U.S. health regulators to prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes. This unexpected delay has raised concerns among anti-tobacco organizations that the rule may not be implemented as planned. According to an updated regulatory agenda posted online, government officials stated that the process will
READ MOREBoris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of Britain, stood by his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic at a public inquiry on Wednesday. He acknowledged that his government made mistakes, but maintained that they did their utmost. Johnson was questioned for two days by lawyers from the judge-led inquiry regarding his initial hesitance to implement a
READ MOREAndy Hoang was excited to start her new nursing position in New Hampshire this year, with a particular interest in working in the field of cardiac care. She eagerly anticipated the November training on how to assist someone experiencing cardiac arrest. However, as the event began at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 23-year-old Hoang began to feel
READ MORECVS Health is implementing modifications to their prescription drug pricing structure, which may result in cost reductions for consumers beginning in the upcoming year. On Tuesday, the large healthcare corporation announced plans to implement a new payment system aimed at increasing cost predictability when purchasing medication. This model will be available next year for select
READ MOREBefore a visit to the doctor, many people will take some time to prepare themselves mentally, possibly even giving themselves a pep talk to prepare for potential advice to exercise more or to ease any anxiety about needles. However, dressing nicely with the intention of preventing unjust treatment – or preparing for potential insults? A
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