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September 19, 2024
On October 30, 2023, a man is seen carrying a child as they leave a crowded waiting area at a children’s hospital in Beijing. By Associated Press 11/26/2023 05:47 PM EST I have officially asked China to give details about a potential increase in respiratory illnesses and cases of pneumonia in children, which have been
READ MOREThe Chinese health ministry announced on Sunday that the recent increase in respiratory illnesses throughout China, which has caught the attention of the World Health Organization, is due to the flu and other identifiable pathogens rather than a new virus. A spokesperson from the National Health Commission reported that the recent outbreaks of respiratory infections
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Due to a shortage of employees and the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a rise in telemedicine, Washington is rethinking the concept of primary care. | Photo by Matt York/AP President Barack Obama famously assured Americans that they would be able to retain their doctors. However, with the current trends, it is likely that a significant
READ MOREAt the beginning of his career in the grocery industry, Sean Rafferty would discard any unsold items. On a recent day, Rafferty, the manager of ShopRite in Elmsford-Greenburgh, New York, was getting ready to give boxes of bread, donuts, fresh produce, and dairy products to a food bank. This is part of a program in
READ MOREThis week, the number of people affected by salmonella has increased by more than double, prompting U.S. health officials to recall three additional brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes on Friday. Over 90 individuals in 32 different states have become ill due to the tainted fruits. The states with the most reported cases are Arizona,
READ MOREThe new constitutional safeguards for abortion access and other reproductive rights will become effective on December 7th in Ohio, following the overwhelming support of voters. The specific effects and timing of these protections are still uncertain. Lawsuits concerning abortion are once again progressing through the legal system following the resolution of the issue by voters,
READ MOREThe World Health Organization has announced that it has verified the sexual transmission of mpox in Congo, marking the first time this has been confirmed. This comes as the country is facing its largest outbreak yet, a concerning development that African scientists fear could hinder efforts to contain the disease. On Thursday evening, the United
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The number of complaints from legislators regarding denied care under Medicare Advantage is increasing, potentially leading to the CMS ramping up its monitoring of the program. By Robert King 11/24/2023 07:00 AM EST The Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, which requires insurance companies to promptly approve routine care requests and respond within 24 hours
READ MORECountries such as South Africa and Colombia, who were unsuccessful in securing coronavirus vaccines, are adopting a more confrontational stance towards pharmaceutical companies. They are also challenging policies that limit access to affordable treatment for tuberculosis and HIV for millions of people. Specialists view this as a change in the way these nations handle large
READ MORELawyers reported that Rome prosecutors have requested a judge to officially end an inquiry into Italian and U.N. health authorities regarding Italy’s actions in response to COVID-19 in 2020, citing lack of evidence of any wrongdoing. The prosecutors in Rome, Claudia Terracina and Paolo Ielo, have requested to close the investigation that gained attention due
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