Health & Wellness
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Review finds no link between acetaminophen in pregnancy and autism
A systematic review of 43 medical studies found no link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or other intellectual...
HHS to study cellphone radiation after webpage removals
The Department of Health and Human Services will launch a study on cellphone radiation, and the department has quietly removed old webpages that...
Supreme Court to consider Bayer bid to block Roundup lawsuits
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider Bayer’s bid to block thousands of lawsuits that claim it failed to warn the public that its Roundup...
FDA approves first at-home test for three common STDs, expanding access to private testing
The FDA has approved the first at-home test that screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis, giving consumers a private way to test for...
California Medicaid will stop covering weight-loss drugs, leaving thousands without access
California’s Medicaid program (Medi-Cal) will stop covering popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for many patients due to surging costs, affecting...
New Weight-Loss Drug Co-Pay Caps Aim to Boost Access as Feds Tackle High Prices
St. Louis, USA: Evernorth (Cigna’s health services arm) introduced a $200/month co-pay cap on popular GLP-1 weight-loss meds like Wegovy and...
HHS Moves Forward on “Most Favored Nation” Drug Pricing; Pharma Fights Back
Washington, D.C.: The Department of Health & Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is implementing a “Most Favored Nation” model for...
MAHA Report: U.S. Facing Childhood Health “Emergency” from Chronic Illnesses
Washington, D.C.: A Trump administration-commissioned MAHA (Make Our Children Healthy Again) report warns of a “national emergency” in children’s...
How New Approaches to RSV Prevention Are Saving Lives and Generating Economic Benefits
USA: Medical teams are celebrating the success of recently introduced RSV prevention methods, including maternal vaccinations and advanced...
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