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Microplastics in drinking water to get EPA scrutiny
The Environmental Protection Agency announced on Thursday its proposal to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on the list of drinking water contaminants for the first time, potentially paving the way for establishing…
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UnitedHealth shifts strategy with its massive physician network
UnitedHealth Group, the largest collection of doctors in the U.S., is making significant changes to its strategy in an effort…
Insufficient sunlight exposure linked to higher rates of suicide
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that affects many people as the days grow shorter and sunlight…
20 Million Americans Face Health Insurance Sticker Shock On Saturday
The looming healthcare crisis in America is set to affect over 20 million individuals as healthcare premiums are expected to…
STAT+: Can food noise be measured? Telehealth giant Ro rolls out a new scale for obesity care
Telehealth companies capitalizing on the recent surge in weight loss medications are increasingly influential, not only in assisting individuals with…
Opinion: Trumps $150-per-month GLP-1 plan wont reach people like me
On October 16, President Trump pledged to reduce the cost of brand-name GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy to…
Algorithms used to determine Medicaid eligibility for home care vary widely among states
Janet Paulsen, recovering from a leg injury in Acworth, Ga., received home care in 2023.David Goldman/AP The significant tax cut…
STAT+: Trumps IVF deal spurs hopes — and adjustments — across fertility sector
Companies Anticipate Increased Availability of Standalone Benefits A medical staff member collects an egg on a laboratory dish during an…
New legal group aims to protect abortion providers
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