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16 May

New Study Finds No Link Between COVID-19 Vaccine and Miscarriage

Researchers compare COVID-19 vaccination status with pregnancy outcomes in approximately 900 women and find no association between vaccination and miscarriage.

15 May

The Fight Over Medicaid: What Three Hospital CEOs Fear the Most

HealthDay interviews three hospital CEOs who are worried that massive Medicaid cuts may eliminate life-saving programs for low-income Americans.

14 May

Popular Weight Loss Drugs Do Not Increase the Risk of Depression, Anxiety or Suicidal Ideation, Study Finds

In a new study, researchers found no association between treatment with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy and increased risk of adverse psychiatric events.

Chimpanzees' Drumming May Be Ancient Form of Communication

SATURDAY, May 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When a chimp pounds rhythmically on a towering tree root deep in the jungle, it may be doing more than just making noise.

A new study suggests that drumming could be one of the earliest forms of communication shared by chimpanzees and humans, The Associated Press reported.

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Novo Nordisk, U.S. Biotech Company Team Up to Create Obesity Pills

FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk is teaming up with California-based biotech Septerna to develop new pills to treat obesity, type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases.

The deal could be worth up to $2.2 billion for Septerna. This includes more than $200 million in upfront and short-term milesto...

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May 16, 2025
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Custom Gene Editing Helps Baby With Rare Condition

FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A baby born with a rare and deadly genetic disease is the world's first known patient to receive an experimental gene editing treatment designed just for him.

KJ Muldoon from Clifton Heights, Pa., is thriving after the therapy to fix a tiny but essential flaw in his genetic code, doctors said t...

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Toxic Metals Found in All Rice Samples in New Study

FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new report says rice sold in U.S. stores contains toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.

The report — released by Healthy Babies, Bright Futures — found arsenic in 100% of rice samples tested from stores in 20 metro areas, including New York City, Los An...

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May 16, 2025
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Republican Medicaid Cuts Could Cause Rural Hospital Closures, CEOs Warn HealthDay TV

FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Proposed cuts to Medicaid could be devastating to America’s rural hospitals, health care CEOs are warning in interviews with HealthDay.

House Republicans have proposed an $880 billion reduction in Medicaid funding. Combined with other health care cuts, the package could leave as many as 8...

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May 16, 2025
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Medicare Low-Income Drug Benefit Saves Lives, Study Says

FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Low-income Medicare beneficiaries are more likely to die if they lose access to crucial medication coverage, a new study says.

More than 14 million poor Medicare beneficiaries receive the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), which further reduces their drug costs, researchers said in backg...

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