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Trump’s EPA has put a value on human life: Zero dollars
Government officials have long grappled with a question that seems like the purview of philosophers: What is the value of a human life?
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The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters
It’s been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they will meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.
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Ask a Doctor: Hormone therapy can be life-changing for menopause symptoms
Q: I heard the FDA removed the black box warning from menopause hormone therapy. What does this mean for women?
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Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure
A Portland, Oregon, boy is struggling to recover from infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart baby formula donated through a program that aims to help poor and homeless families.
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Hamilton County lawmakers aim to pass immigration, health bills in 2026
The Tennessee House opened session on Tuesday, with the Senate following on Wednesday, officially reconvening the Tennessee legislature.
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Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuit
Reproductive rights advocates say they have dropped a legal challenge against the Trump administration for withholding millions of dollars of federal funding for family planning, contraception and other services after officials agreed to restore the money.
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US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades.
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Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike
Fewer Americans are signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year, new federal data shows, as expiring subsidies and other factors push health expenses too high for many to manage.
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UnitedHealth used ‘aggressive’ Medicare strategy, Senate report says
UnitedHealth Group Inc. used "aggressive strategies" to maximize diagnoses and boost payments for patients on private Medicare health plans, a new Senate report found, adding to pressure on the largest US health insurer.
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EPA proposes limiting power of states and tribes to block major projects over water concerns
The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed limiting states’ and Native American tribes’ power to wield the Clean Water Act to block major projects like natural gas pipelines, advancing the Trump administration's goal of accelerating the construction of new fossil fuel infrastructure and data centers.
