The C.D.C. has stopped distributing the 3-by-4-inch cards, a mainstay of American wallets in the earlier days of the pandemic.Read More
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The Wegovy Shortage Drags On, Leaving Patients in Limbo
The situation has left many patients frustrated and unable to start taking the weight loss drug.Read More
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‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere, But These Are The Most Common Sources
Synthetic chemicals like PFAS are in everything from cookware to furniture and may cause issues like cancer. What can we do about it?Read More
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“Safe blood transfusion is critical for preventing infections like HIV and Hepatitis, which can be fatal for patients. The adoption of NAT (Nucleic Acid Testing)…
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Tens of millions of Americans are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures. OSHA is developing new workplace safety standards, but they are not yet complete.Read…
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Firearm injuries are a leading cause of death among young children and teenagers in the United States.Read More
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The process of updating the healthy eating recommendations has become more transparent in recent years, but conflicts persist.Read More
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Especially in California, people could experience delays in appointments or test results and even have medical procedures postponed after thousands of health care workers walked…
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The health care system provides care for 13 million people in eight states. Union officials say the job action — threatened for Wednesday — could…
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In March 2022, the policy for cochlear implant for hearing-impaired patients in the Armed Forces was revised and simultaneous bilateral (in both ears) implants were…
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