Health
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CDC activates formal emergency response to screwworm outbreak
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed at least six cases of the parasitic flies in the United States, which were first reported in the country last week.
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HHS warns 500+ hospitals to comply with price transparency rules
HHS, in a separate post, warned hospitals that "the grace period has ended."
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HelloFresh faces backlash for sexually suggestive promotion during Pride Month
Conservative social media activist Robby Starbuck said it was "one of the most disturbing marketing campaigns" he's ever seen.
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Cuomo: Americans should be 'very skeptical' about COVID-19 vaccine
N.Y. Democrat says FDA, CDC "don't have any credibility" under Trump.
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Officials discourage California voters from disinfecting and microwaving ballots
The state has received at least 100 damaged ballots with signs that a microwave or sanitizing spray was used.
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Two Americans, British scientist win Nobel for medicine for work on hepatitis C virus
The hepatitis C virus is a major source of liver disease that affects millions worldwide
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Military suicides up as much as 20% amid ever-changing pandemic
Officials say the stress of the pandemic has added to already strained forces.
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Irish health official, denounced for criticizing COVID policy, cites U.S. studies to support views
Ireland's experience with COVID-19 mirrors that of New York, wrote Dr. Martin Feeley, who resigned from his government health post amid a furor over his comments.
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Trump to sign executive orders as part of his 'America First' healthcare plan
The orders will focus on protecting the coverage of patients with preexisting conditions and preventing surprise medical bills
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Trump issues executive order to lower Medicare drug prices for seniors
Order's 'most-favored-nation price' ties Medicare costs to those paid in other countries. Drugmakers outraged.
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Nevada governor declares racism a public health crisis
Democrat Steve Sisolak says COVID-19 outbreak further heightened awareness about racial disparities.
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Expert: COVID-19 mass fear, unemployment unleash 'unprecedented assault on mental health'
"We found between an additional 5,000 to 10,000 people might commit suicide," says professor of psychiatry Roger S. McIntyre, the lead author of a study looking at potential suicide rates due to COVID-19.
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COVID health threats are more concerning to Americans than the economic threats
A majority now say the health effects of COVID are more concerning than what it's doing to the economy.