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CVS holds off adding Gilead's new HIV prevention shot to drug coverage lists

Approved in June for people at high risk of HIV, Yeztugo was shown to be nearly 100% effective at preventing infection in large trials.
The CVS pharmacy logo is seen outside of a storefront
The CVS pharmacy logo is seen outside of a storefront

Serena Williams reveals she's taking weight loss medication

The tennis legend said she wants to erase the stigma that taking GLP-1 medications is the easy way out.
Serena Williams smiles while seated
Serena Williams smiles while seated

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
4d 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
4d 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
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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
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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
5d 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

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