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NIH Funding Approved for Women’s Health Initiative
Elizabeth Cooney, who's a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, is covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. On Monday, the Women’s Health Initiative said the federal contracts funding the study’s 40 regional centers would end...
Could Recess and Incentives Keep Kids in School?
Could Recess and Incentives Keep Kids in School?Chronic absenteeism has been a longstanding issue in American schools, but the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the problem, leading to even higher rates of students missing school. According...
Optum’s AI-powered Medicare Risk Scoring System by UnitedHealth
So, there's this guy named Bob Herman who spends his days digging into health insurance, government programs, hospitals, doctors, and all that jazz. He's got this newsletter called Health Care Inc., and you can...
Catalent’s Deal with Novo Holdings: Customer Reassurance and Updates
Catalent, a major contract drug manufacturer, recently reassured its customers through an open letter that its proposed acquisition by Novo Nordisk’s parent company for $16.5 billion would not impact its ability to provide services...
Early Heatstroke Detection Sensors for Farmworkers: A Groundbreaking Experiment
Farmworkers are often exposed to extreme heat conditions while working in the fields, putting them at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke. In an effort to address this issue, researchers...
When Abortion Was Accepted: A Look at the History of Women’s Reproductive Rights
In 2012, Shannon Withycombe experienced a miscarriage at eight weeks into her pregnancy. However, instead of being told she had a miscarriage, she saw the term "incomplete abortion" on her discharge papers. This term,...
2024 Alaska Heart Run & Walk: Uniting Community for Heart & Brain Health
The 2024 Alaska Heart Run & Walk is set to take place on Saturday, September 21 at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage. Organized by the American Heart Association, this event aims to unite...
Update on Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC
In the heart of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a mysterious and deadly illness has taken hold, sending shockwaves through the local population and drawing international attention. Reports of unexplained illnesses and deaths...
Central Valley Heart and Stroke Walk Unites Community for Heart and Brain Health on...
The Central Valley Heart and Stroke Walk is set to bring the community together for a day dedicated to heart and brain health on September 28th in Madera, California. Hosted by the American Heart...
Trendy Le Creuset Color Inspired by Millennial Pink and Alison Roman’s Pasta
Le Creuset Unveils Trendy "Shallot" Color Inspired by Millennial Pink and Alison Roman's PastaLe Creuset, the renowned cookware brand, has recently launched a new spring 2023 color, and it's causing quite a stir. The...
New Title: Rapid Severe Bleeding Stopper for Doctors: Approved Trauma Product
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a groundbreaking treatment designed to rapidly stop severe bleeding in just a matter of seconds. This new product, called TRAUMAGEL, is the brainchild of...
Obesity Rates in US Stable, Severe Obesity Increasing: CDC
Obesity Rates in US Stabilize, Severe Obesity on the Rise: CDC ReportThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a report highlighting the current state of obesity in the United States. While...
