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Health & Medicine
New Orleans Initiates Park Commission Overhaul and Seeks Federal Funding Amidst Widespread Lead Contamination Concerns
New Orleans is embarking on a significant restructuring of its parks and recreation oversight body and has formally requested $5…
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A Double-Edged Sword: New Hunter Syndrome Drug Offers Hope, But Age Restrictions Spark Urgent Calls for Equitable Access
The recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Avlayah (tividenofusp alfa-eknm) for Hunter syndrome marks a significant advancement in…
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The Genetic Elixir of Limone sul Garda: How a Tiny Italian Village Holds the Secret to Heart Health and Longevity
Nestled against the jagged cliffs of the Italian Alps and the shimmering northern shores of Lake Garda lies the village…
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The Growing Strain on Medicaid Agencies: Understaffing and New Demands Threaten Access to Healthcare
Katie Crouch’s experience trying to contact her state’s Medicaid agency for information about her benefits felt like navigating a labyrinth.…
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CMS Moves Ahead with Tech-Focused Chronic Care Experiment, Acknowledging Potential for Broad Impact on Medicare Beneficiaries
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken a significant step forward in its ambitious chronic care experiment,…
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States Act to Protect Children of Detained Immigrant Parents Amidst Sweeping Deportation Operations
As immigration authorities execute what President Donald Trump has declared will be the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, a…
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Ben Sasse on enrolling in Rev Med’s drug trial, more ADC investment, and other biotech news from The Readout
The landscape of cancer therapeutics is in constant flux, with novel approaches emerging as potential game-changers in the fight against…
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KFF Health News Minute: A Look Back at Key Health Stories from Early 2026
The first few months of 2026 saw a flurry of significant developments and ongoing trends shaping the American healthcare landscape,…
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The Politics of Health Care: Congress Returns to a Packed Agenda
As Congress reconvenes following a two-week recess, the nation’s capital is bracing for a flurry of activity on the health…
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The Long Road to Recovery: A Lawyer’s Ordeal with Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Highlights the Hidden Scars of Critical Illness
The harrowing experience of Joseph Masterson, a 63-year-old attorney on the cusp of retirement, serves as a stark illustration of…
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