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Lifestyle choices at 60 linked to dementia risk decades later, study shows
An estimated 6.9 million Americans are living with dementia, according to NIH.
December 03, 2024The Latest: Police search for man who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO, new photos of suspect released
The masked gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” a law enforcement official said Thursday
December 05, 2024Hospital founded by Spanish conqueror persists 500 years later in Mexico's capital
The Hospital de Jesus in Mexico City’s bustling historic center covers most of a city block
December 06, 2024
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December 07
Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward
Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing
December 07
December 07
UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industry
December 07
December 06
Hospital founded by Spanish conqueror persists 500 years later in Mexico's capital
The Hospital de Jesus in Mexico City’s bustling historic center covers most of a city block
December 06
December 06
Zepbound users talk about weight loss as drug maker releases preliminary research
Eli Lilly highlighted its drug's effectiveness in helping people lose weight.
December 06
December 06
A 'mysterious' illness has killed 79 in Congo. Here's what we know
The first case was reported on Oct. 24 in the southwestern part of the country.
December 06
December 06
Raw milk to be tested for bird flu: USDA
Bird flu virus was recently found in samples of raw milk from a California farm.
December 06
December 06
What to know about abortion access in Missouri
Planned Parenthood wanted to resume offering abortions in several Missouri clinics on Friday, immediately after the state's new constitutional amendment rolling back a near total ban took effect
December 06
December 06
USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus
The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows
December 06
December 06
Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu
Agriculture Department orders testing of the nation's milk supply for bird flu
December 06
December 06
Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know
Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited
December 06
December 06
Mexico study's surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly
A surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group is hit hardest by heat
December 06
December 06
USDA issues order for raw milk samples nationwide to be tested for bird flu
Bird flu virus was recently found in samples of raw milk from a California farm.
December 06
December 06
Hall of Famer Randy Moss is stepping away from ESPN for an extended time to deal with health issue
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is stepping away from his ESPN analyst role for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge, the network said in a statement
December 06
December 06
A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating
The World Health Organization said Friday it deployed experts to investigate a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people in southwest Congo
December 06
December 06
Alternative healer gets 10 years in UK prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop
An alternative healer who advocated “slapping therapy” to treat a range of maladies has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of a 71-year-old diabetic woman who stopped taking insulin during his workshop
December 06
December 06
The Latest: FBI offers $50K reward in hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
The gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fled New York City by bus, police officials told CNN on Friday
December 06
December 06
Police find bag carried by gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, say he likely fled NYC on bus
Police officials say the gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene on a bicycle and hopping in a cab
December 06
December 06
Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House
Democrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its majority with the new legislative session next year
December 06
December 05
As bird flu cases continue to climb, what do people need to know and do?
The first case of bird flu in a person was confirmed in April by the CDC.
December 05
December 05
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to reverse plan to cap anesthesia coverage
The company reversed a policy from going into effect in Connecticut and New York; however, the policy is still set to go into effect in Missouri in February.
December 05
December 05
Eli Lilly invests $3B to expand Wisconsin factory to help meet demand for Mounjaro, Zepbound
Eli Lilly is spending another $3 billion to bulk up manufacturing as the drugmaker seeks to stoke production of some blockbuster drugs and future products
December 05
December 05
13 children die in Mexico from suspected contaminated IV bags
Thirteen children under the age of 14 have died at hospitals in central Mexico, and authorities suspect contaminated IV feeding bags
December 05
December 05
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses decision to put a time limit on anesthesia
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield says it won't tie payments to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia
December 05
December 05
Anthem BCBS to reverse plan to cap anesthesia coverage in 3 states
The policy was set to go into effect in February 2025.
December 05
December 05
Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend
A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims
December 05
December 05
The Latest: Police search for man who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO, new photos of suspect released
The masked gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” a law enforcement official said Thursday
December 05
December 05
Maternal mortality review panels are in the spotlight. Here's what they do
Efforts to reduce the nation’s persistently high maternal mortality rates involve state panels of experts that investigate and learn from each mother’s death
December 05
December 05
Sierra Leone begins nationwide rollout of Ebola vaccine a decade after deadly outbreak
Sierra Leone has started a nationwide rollout of the single-dose Ebola vaccine
December 05
December 05
Ammunition used in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death had writing that read, 'deny,' 'defend' and 'depose,' AP source says
Ammunition used in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death had writing that read, 'deny,' 'defend' and 'depose,' AP source says
December 05
December 05
Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens
Congo’s health minister says the government is on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people
December 05
December 05
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
Next year, Congress could attempt to reduce Medicaid funding.
December 05
December 05
New clues emerge as investigators hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO
New clues are emerging in the hunt for the masked gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, including possible leads about his travel before the shooting and a message scrawled on ammunition found at the crime scene
December 05
December 04
Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be
A study shows blood tests that check for fetal disorders can sometimes hint at cancer in pregnant women
December 04
December 04
What to know about the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
The masked gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has remained elusive, even as investigators learned more Friday about his movements before and after the shocking crime
December 04
December 04
After 1 year, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina nears its enrollment goal
Enrollment in North Carolina’s new Medicaid coverage for low-income adults has nearly reached the state’s goal of 600,000 in only a year
December 04
December 04
Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus
A California farm has expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and has halted production
December 04
December 04
The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare has been shot and killed outside a New York City hotel, AP source says
The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare has been shot and killed outside a New York City hotel, AP source says
December 04
December 04
Police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's masked killer after 'brazen, targeted' attack on NYC street
UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has been shot and killed in what police say is a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference
December 04
December 04
Supreme Court Latest: Majority of justices appear likely to uphold state ban on transgender care
The Supreme Court has heard arguments in just its second major transgender rights case, a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors
December 04
December 04
Colon cancer inspires 2 women to advocate for early screenings
Brooks Bell and Sarah Beran are raising awareness through their fashion line.
December 04
December 04
Georgia's work requirement slows processing of applications for Medicaid, food stamps
In July 2023, Georgia launched a Medicaid work requirement program.
December 04
December 04
New UN aid chief vows 'ruthlessness' to prioritize spending as funding for world's crises shrinks
The new head of the U.N. humanitarian aid agency is calling for “ruthlessness” when prioritizing how it spends money
December 04
December 04
Judge considers first lawsuit to overturn Missouri's near-total abortion ban
A judge is weighing which of Missouri's sweeping abortion restrictions will fall under a new constitutional amendment
December 04
December 04
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors
Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, the Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors
December 04
December 03
California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom
A central California teacher died last month after she was bitten by a bat inside her classroom that presumably had rabies
December 03
December 03
Lifestyle choices at 60 linked to dementia risk decades later, study shows
An estimated 6.9 million Americans are living with dementia, according to NIH.
December 03
December 03
FACT FOCUS: Vermont ruling does not say schools can vaccinate children without parental consent
Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling, falsely claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent
December 03
December 03
Are you a former SmileDirectClub customer? You might be eligible for a refund
When SmileDirectClub shut down a year ago, scores of existing customers of the teeth-straightening company were left in limbo
December 03
December 03
Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows
New research shows that nearly three out of 10 U.S. drugstores that were open during the previous decade had closed by 2021
December 03
December 03
Lawsuit seeks to undo 15-week abortion ban that conflicts with expanded access in Arizona
Reproductive rights advocates are trying to dismantle a 15-week abortion ban in Arizona that conflicts with newly expanded access establishing a fundamental right to abortion in the state
December 03