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Trump gives drugmakers 60 days to slash prescription drug prices

In letters posted on Truth Social, Trump demanded that drugmakers offer their medications at the same prices paid abroad.
A pill bottle is spilled over on a reflective table top
A pill bottle is spilled over on a reflective table top

Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack, medical examiner says

Hogan's manner of death was called "natural" with a pathologist noting the wrestler's history of "atrial fibrillation" and leukemia.
Hulk Hogan speaks on stage while pointing
Hulk Hogan speaks on stage while pointing
3d ago

Family caregivers worry over planned Medicaid cuts' impact

About 63 million Americans, or a quarter of adults over 18, take care of an older or disabled person at home, and many rely on Medicaid funding for help.
An elderly woman taking a glass of water and pills.
An elderly woman taking a glass of water and pills.
3d ago

Kids' Health

Kids' Health

A Michigan program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of U.S.

Supporters believe the program could be a model for mitigating the high cost of having children in the U.S.
Cash for Moms Michigan
Cash for Moms Michigan
4d ago

Liberty star Breanna Stewart is out indefinitely with bone bruise in knee

The two-time WNBA MVP was hurt early in the Liberty's 101-99 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday night.
Los Angeles Sparks v New York Liberty
Los Angeles Sparks v New York Liberty

Trump admin launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech's help

The system could put patients’ desires for more convenience on a collision course with expectations that their medical information be kept private.
President Donald Trump with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services Secretary, Mehmet Oz,
President Donald Trump with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Health and Human Services Secretary, Mehmet Oz,
4d ago

1 dead, 22 sick from Legionnaires' cluster in Harlem, health officials say

The disease is spread by breathing in water vapor containing Legionella bacteria, which are known to grow in cooling towers, whirlpool spas, hot tubs, humidifiers, hot water tanks and condensers of large air-conditioning systems.
Legionella pneumophila bacteria which are responsible for causing Legionnaires' disease.
Legionella pneumophila bacteria which are responsible for causing Legionnaires' disease.
4d ago

Cancer

Cancer

HPV linked to skin cancer in people with weakened immune systems, report finds

A type of HPV, commonly found on the skin, could trigger skin cancer in people with weakened immune systems.
A woman spritzes sun screen on her arm during vacations
A woman spritzes sun screen on her arm during vacations

Flu complication that causes severe brain disease is rising in kids, doctors warn

Acute necrotizing encephalopathy is deadly in more than a quarter of kids diagnosed with the inflammatory brain disease.
Mother checking her child's temperature with a thermometer
Mother checking her child's temperature with a thermometer
5d ago

Braves All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves game with Achilles tendon injury

Acuña said he initially felt pain while running the bases Monday night. He will go on the injured list.
Atlanta Braves v Kansas City Royals
Atlanta Braves v Kansas City Royals

Federal food assistance program may slow cognitive decline, study suggests

New research links receiving food assistance through SNAP to better brain health. Earlier this month, Trump enacted major cuts to the program.
Woman shopping vegetables in supermarket.
Woman shopping vegetables in supermarket.

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