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Trump administration directs federal health agencies to pause communications

Trump administration directs federal health agencies to pause communications

Trump administration directs federal health agencies to pause communications
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5 of Harris’ more progressive proposals from her 2020 White House bid

5 of Harris’ more progressive proposals from her 2020 White House bid

5 of Harris’ more progressive proposals from her 2020 White House bid
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Here’s what a Harris presidency could look like

Here’s what a Harris presidency could look like

Here’s what a Harris presidency could look like
Health|Science

Ozempic predecessor suggests potential for GLP-1 drugs in Alzheimer’s in early trial

Ozempic predecessor suggests potential for GLP-1 drugs in Alzheimer’s in early trial

Ozempic predecessor suggests potential for GLP-1 drugs in Alzheimer’s in early trial
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A look at Walz’s progressive policies as Minnesota’s governor

A look at Walz’s progressive policies as Minnesota’s governor

A look at Walz’s progressive policies as Minnesota’s governor
Health|News

First nasal spray epinephrine drug for emergency allergic reactions gets FDA approval

First nasal spray epinephrine drug for emergency allergic reactions gets FDA approval

First nasal spray epinephrine drug for emergency allergic reactions gets FDA approval
Health|News|US

FDA may greenlight updated Covid-19 vaccines as soon as this week, sources say

FDA may greenlight updated Covid-19 vaccines as soon as this week, sources say

FDA may greenlight updated Covid-19 vaccines as soon as this week, sources say
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FDA signs off on updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech

FDA signs off on updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech

FDA signs off on updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech
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The origins of Trump’s false claim that Democrats want to allow ‘execution’ of babies after birth

The origins of Trump’s false claim that Democrats want to allow ‘execution’ of babies after birth

The origins of Trump’s false claim that Democrats want to allow ‘execution’ of babies after birth
Health|Lifestyle|Science

GLP-1 pills are coming, and they could revolutionize weight-loss treatment

GLP-1 pills are coming, and they could revolutionize weight-loss treatment

GLP-1 pills are coming, and they could revolutionize weight-loss treatment
Health|Opinion

Safety issues with medication abortion are extremely rare, experts emphasize

Safety issues with medication abortion are extremely rare, experts emphasize

Safety issues with medication abortion are extremely rare, experts emphasize
Business|Economy|Health|Opinion|Political|US

‘Greed, greed, greed’: Sanders demands Ozempic maker lower prices

‘Greed, greed, greed’: Sanders demands Ozempic maker lower prices

‘Greed, greed, greed’: Sanders demands Ozempic maker lower prices
Education|Health|Sports

Tufts lacrosse players discharged from hospital after rare muscle injury, university says

Tufts lacrosse players discharged from hospital after rare muscle injury, university says

Tufts lacrosse players discharged from hospital after rare muscle injury, university says
Health|News|US

A new Louisiana law requires abortion meds to be locked in a cabinet, even if needed for emergency care

A new Louisiana law requires abortion meds to be locked in a cabinet, even if needed for emergency care

A new Louisiana law requires abortion meds to be locked in a cabinet, even if needed for emergency care
Business|Health

The end of a shortage of popular weight-loss drugs may mean many people lose access to them

The end of a shortage of popular weight-loss drugs may mean many people lose access to them

The end of a shortage of popular weight-loss drugs may mean many people lose access to them
Science|Technology

With AI warning, Nobel winner joins ranks of laureates who’ve cautioned about the risks of their own work

With AI warning, Nobel winner joins ranks of laureates who’ve cautioned about the risks of their own work

With AI warning, Nobel winner joins ranks of laureates who’ve cautioned about the risks of their own work
Health|Science

Adolescents treated for obesity with GLP-1 drugs had lower risk of suicidal thoughts, study finds

Adolescents treated for obesity with GLP-1 drugs had lower risk of suicidal thoughts, study finds

Adolescents treated for obesity with GLP-1 drugs had lower risk of suicidal thoughts, study finds
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Puzzle master Will Shortz pieces together his recovery from a stroke

Puzzle master Will Shortz pieces together his recovery from a stroke

Puzzle master Will Shortz pieces together his recovery from a stroke
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth

Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth

Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth
Health|Opinion|Political|US

What alarms health experts most about RFK Jr. is what he’s leaving out of his health policy proposals

What alarms health experts most about RFK Jr. is what he’s leaving out of his health policy proposals

What alarms health experts most about RFK Jr. is what he’s leaving out of his health policy proposals
Business|Health|Science|World

Compounded semaglutide associated with at least 10 deaths, Novo Nordisk CEO warns

Compounded semaglutide associated with at least 10 deaths, Novo Nordisk CEO warns

Compounded semaglutide associated with at least 10 deaths, Novo Nordisk CEO warns
Health|Opinion|US

RFK Jr.’s to-do list to make America ‘healthy’ has health experts worried

RFK Jr.’s to-do list to make America ‘healthy’ has health experts worried

RFK Jr.’s to-do list to make America ‘healthy’ has health experts worried
Election|Health|US

See Dr. Gupta’s reaction to Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead HHS

CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses RFK Jr.'s vaccine beliefs after President-elect Donald Trump picked him to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

See Dr. Gupta’s reaction to Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead HHS
Election|Health|US

See Dr. Gupta’s reaction to Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead HHS

CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses RFK Jr.'s vaccine beliefs after President-elect Donald Trump picked him to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

See Dr. Gupta’s reaction to Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead HHS
Health|Science

Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the side effects of weight loss medications

From constipation to muscle loss, the side effects of some weight loss and diabetes medications can be daunting to patients. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at why these effects occur, and gives some tips on how to keep them in check.For more information on these new medications, tune in on Sunday at 8 p.m. to watch “Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: Is Ozempic Right For You?”

Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the side effects of weight loss medications

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