Health
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U.S. Agencies Open Inquiry Into Generic Drug Shortages
The F.T.C. and H.H.S. are examining the tactics of group purchasing organizations that generic industry executives say have led to…
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Some Pregnant Women and Infants Received the Wrong R.S.V. Shots
Doctors and pharmacists seem to be confused by the guidelines. And the brand names aren’t helping.
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Man Dies in First Known Fatal Case of Alaskapox
Alaska state health officials said that a man died last month of the virus, which occurs mostly in small mammals…
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C.D.C. Considers Ending 5-Day Isolation Period for Covid
Americans may be advised that it’s safe to return to regular routines after one day without a fever.
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Children Born to Mothers With Pregnancy Complications Face Higher Heart Risks
Pregnant women with diabetes or high blood pressure have children who are more likely to develop signs of heart trouble…
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Memory Loss Requires Careful Diagnosis, Scientists Say
A federal investigator said that President Biden had “poor memory” and “diminished faculties.” But such a diagnosis would require close…
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Journal Retracts Studies Cited in Federal Court Ruling Against Abortion Pill
The journal found that the studies, which had suggested that medication abortion is unsafe, included incorrect factual assumptions and misleading…
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Staggering Rise in Catheter Bills Suggests Medicare Scam
Linda Hennis was checking her Medicare statement in January when she noticed something strange: It said a company she had…
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H.I.V. Groups Warn of Privacy Risks in How C.D.C. Tracks Virus Samples
Since 2018, the agency has mandated tracking the genetic signatures of viruses collected from people with H.I.V., a practice known…
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More Adolescent Boys Have Eating Disorders. Two Experts Discuss Why.
For the longest time, researchers focused on diagnosing and treating girls, but that is changing.