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Pulling back on U.S. global health security work puts us all at risk
The global health community responded by accelerating research and development, leading to the creation of several Ebola vaccines and treatments that are now available. The U.S. played a pivotal role…
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This Flu Strain Has All The Hallmarks Of A Pandemic Threat
Researchers have recently identified a strain of influenza virus in pigs that has the potential to cause a global pandemic.…
SCOTUS appears likely to uphold ACA preventive care mandate
The Supreme Court is currently deliberating on a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that could have significant implications…
Viral Ice Bucket Challenge Makes A Comeback, This Time For Mental Health
The Ice Bucket Challenge, a viral sensation that took social media by storm in 2014, is making a comeback in…
Affordable Care Act worries mount, UnitedHealth stumbles
Bob Herman, a seasoned journalist covering health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers, brings a unique perspective…
Living alone with depression and anxiety raises suicide risk by more than 500%, study of Korean adults suggests
Results showed that Korean adults living alone with depression or anxiety had a significantly higher risk of suicide compared to…
Lower blood pressure lowers dementia risk; local care key factor in study
High blood pressure, often referred to as the silent killer, has long been associated with serious health risks such as…
Omnivorous? Vegan? Makes no difference to muscle building after weight training, study finds
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has shed light on the impact of different…
NIH grants, Covid guidance, pharma tariffs
tech companies, The Wall Street Journal reports. Some patients are seeing long-term symptoms after a Covid-19 infection — and they’re…