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Antidepressants Linked To Sudden Cardiac Death

Antidepressants appear to increase people s risk of sudden cardiac death, a new study says. People taking the mood meds are more likely to die suddenly from hea

Medicaid Expansion Protected Americans During COVID-19 Pandemic

Americans received some protection against death during the COVID-19 pandemic if they lived in a state that had expanded its Medicaid program under the Affordab

FDA Delays Final Approval of Novavax COVID Vaccine

which came amid a deadly measles outbreak.An HHS spokesman told CNN, the FDA s independent review process for the Novavax vaccine, like all vaccines is based so

Trump Administration Orders More Cuts to CDC Budget

is for the Vaccines for Children Program, which provides vaccines for families who can t afford them. That program is required by law and will not be affected,

Common Chemicals in Plastics May Harm Baby Brain Development

amino acids that help make key brain chemicals. These babies also scored lower on tests of attention and response.Phthalates have been linked to many health iss

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Vanrafia (atrasentan) for Proteinuria Reduction in Primary IgA Nephropathy

Stroke Risk From Neck Artery Tears Is Rising Fast

Strokes caused by an artery tear are landing five times as many Americans in the hospital these days, a new study says. Cervical artery dissection involves a sm

Longtime Head of 9/11 Health Program Let Go Amid Federal Job Cuts

The longtime leader of a federal health program for 9 11 survivors and first responders has been fired, worrying many advocates and lawmakers. The program serve

23 States Sue Over $12B in Public Health Cuts

A group of 23 states and Washington, D.C., is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over a sudden cut of 12 billion in public health fund

How Cory Booker Prepped His Body To Break 25-Hour Senate Speech Record

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and 5 minutes this week, breaking the modern record for the longest Senate speech ever. S