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Bill Clinton Hospitalized

Former president was treated for the flu and has now been discharged, spokesperson says

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A photo of Bill Clinton speaking during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago.
Bill Clinton Hospitalized; Lower Cost Ozempic? WHO Withdrawal Planned

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Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Abortion Opponents Shift Focus to Pills, With Lawsuits and Proposed Laws

Trump administration could also take action

Dec 23, 2024
A photo of mifepristone tablets in a Planned Parenthood clinic Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.
Congress Ditched Fix to Medicare Doc Pay Cut in Skinny Budget Bill

One warns of "dangerous game" in continuing Medicare pay cuts

Dec 23, 2024
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Trump's Picks for Top Health Jobs Not Just Team of Rivals but 'Team of Opponents'

Candidates have promoted policies and goals that put them at odds with one another

Dec 22, 2024
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From Book Burnings to Data Deletions: Safeguarding Health Info in the Digital Age

The Trump administration's removal of environmental info doesn't bode well for his second term

Dec 21, 2024
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Are Abortion Bans Across America Causing Deaths?

The states that passed them are doing little to find out

Dec 21, 2024
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Health Spending Up 7.5% in 2023, CMS Says

Spending reached $4.9 trillion, with spending on physician and clinical services up 7.4%

Dec 18, 2024
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SCOTUS to Weigh State Moves to Cut Off Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood

South Carolina governor says that any public money "results in the subsidy of abortion"

Dec 18, 2024
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What Americans Think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and His Health Stances

Is there support for his views?

Dec 18, 2024
A photo of Donald Trump shaking hands with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., at a Turning Point Action rally in Duluth, Ga.
Experts Debate the Best Ways to Use Opioid Settlement Funds

Approaches include evidence-based treatments, drug courts, harm reduction

Dec 18, 2024
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Congress Agrees on Tentative Budget Deal; Mostly Reverses Docs' Medicare Pay Cut

Agreement would reduce a 2.8% cut to 0.3%, but doesn't include prior authorization reform

Dec 18, 2024
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RFK Jr. Meets With Senators; School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead; 'Uber for Nursing'?

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Dec 17, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Trump Says He'll Preserve Access to Polio Vaccine, Equivocated on Other Shots

President-elect also pledged to look at bringing down the costs of pharmaceuticals

Dec 16, 2024
A photo of Donald Trump speaking at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago as Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick listens.
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