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For some, fall covid shots may come with copays — or no coverage at all

If you're in good health and plan to get a covid shot this fall, you might end up with an unwelcome bill.
Melissa Balanon
Melissa Balanon

Her spine surgery was denied. Doctors say it's all too common.

Insurance denied 18-year-old Nala White's surgery for degenerative disc disease. After NBc News reached out, it was approved the next day.
A split composite image of Nala White seated on a couch, left, and her lifting up her shirt to reveal scars on her back next to a phone showing a photo of said scar
A split composite image of Nala White seated on a couch, left, and her lifting up her shirt to reveal scars on her back next to a phone showing a photo of said scar
3d ago

Lawsuits accuse construction companies in deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease

At least five people have been killed and more than 100 sickened, officials said.
An exterior view from the street of Harlem Hospital
An exterior view from the street of Harlem Hospital
3d ago

california resident catches the plague, likely from infected flea at Lake Tahoe, officials say

Officials believe an infected flea bit the sick person, who was camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Yersinia pestis bacteria
Yersinia pestis bacteria
4d ago

cancer

cancer

New study reveals how aggressive breast cancer cells feed off fat cells and grow

The findings may help scientists find ways to treat notoriously aggressive triple-negative breast cancer.
Doctor holding a mammogram in front of x-ray illuminator
Doctor holding a mammogram in front of x-ray illuminator
4d ago

Somalia faces diphtheria surge amid vaccine shortages and aid cuts

Before President Donald Trump cut most foreign assistance this year, the United States was the leading humanitarian donor to Somalia, whose health budget is almost entirely funded by donors.
A child recieves medicine
A child recieves medicine
4d ago

Walmart shrimp may have been exposed to radioactive material, FDA says

The shrimp possibly affected include the store's 'Great Value' brand and are sold at Walmarts in 13 states.
Shrimp
Shrimp

U.S. pediatricians' new covid shot guidance differs from cDc's in major departure

It's the first time in 30 years the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.
Young boy getting a shot at doctor's office and looking at needle
Young boy getting a shot at doctor's office and looking at needle
5d ago

Kids' Health

Kids' Health

Time is running out for kids with a rare disease, parents say, unless the FDA acts

After a more than decadelong process to bring the experimental drug elamipretide to market, the treatment’s approval has repeatedly hit roadblocks.
A side by side of Madison and Andrew Dryden with Gilbert and Gilbert at the hospital.
A side by side of Madison and Andrew Dryden with Gilbert and Gilbert at the hospital.
5d ago

Measles Outbreak

Measles Outbreak

Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.

More than 1,300 cases have been confirmed in the U.S. so far this year. NBc News is updating case totals as new data arrives.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.

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