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Your private medical records are vulnerable. Here’s why.

A lawsuit claims companies masqueraded as providers and sold records for profit. Hospitals are urging stricter vetting to prevent misuse.

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May 12 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Alcohol is wreaking havoc on U.S. public health. American society looks the other way

The Deadliest Drug, a new investigative series, shows that the alcohol epidemic is a generational failure of the medical and public health systems, of industry, and of government.

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May 12 • 4:30 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
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EMA welcomes political agreement on Critical Medicines Act | European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Act to improve availability, production and supply of critical medicines in the European Union

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May 12 • 4:16 AM EDT • Politics • ema.europa.eu
Matt Patricia Shares Major Health Update Following Neurosurgeon Visit During Ohio State Offseason Break

The offseason is usually when players get time to recover, but this time, Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia also needed some medical care of his own. Over the weekend, he shared a personal health update, giving fans a clear look at what he was dealing with during the break.

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May 12 • 12:05 AM EDT • Health • sports.yahoo.com
Post-pandemic allowances for telehealth claims have not triggered runaway healthcare spending

If Congress doesn’t act soon, CMS’s flexible funding of telemedicine visits—a temporary holdover from the COVID era—will dry up next year. A new study may help persuade fiscally cautious representatives not to let that happen

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May 11 • 10:04 PM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
DeepAFM: A deep learning method to decode protein motion

Proteins change shape as they function, and these changes are essential for processes such as drug interactions and cellular activity. Researchers from the Tokyo University of Science developed an AI-based method called DeepAFM that is trained on millions of simulated images representing different protein states, accurately identifying transitions between closed and open states in a protein called SecA. This approach highlights the growing potential of AI to solve complex challenges in biology and medicine.

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May 11 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
Bozeman Health Deaconess Medical Center gets national recognition

Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center got national recognition for being one of the nation's safest hospitals.The DRMC earned an 'A' Hospital Safety

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May 11 • 5:59 PM EDT • Health • nbcmontana.com
ASNC speaks to policymakers about prior authorization, Medicare cuts and more

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology visited Capitol Hill to advocate for a variety of issues. Cardiovascular Business spoke to the group's president to learn more.

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May 11 • 5:27 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
The Christ Hospital Health Network partners with universities to create new pathways for medical careers

The collaboration seeks to create new pathways for students to pursue medical careers while remaining in Ohio.

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May 11 • 4:44 PM EDT • Health • aha.org
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Trump touts efforts to improve maternal healthcare, increase U.S. fertility rate

His administration launched moms.gov for expecting and new moms to find prenatal and postnatal care, nutrition and medication information

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May 11 • 4:33 PM EDT • Health • spectrumlocalnews.com
These are the safest hospitals in Fresno area, report says. Is yours on the list?

Two local hospitals scored “A” grades for patient safety, The Leapfrog Group says.

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May 11 • 3:13 PM EDT • Health • fresnobee.com
Medicare’s miss on Alzheimer’s drug spending

Far fewer seniors than expected are taking costly Alzheimer's drugs.

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May 11 • 2:03 PM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Health Officials Say "Country is Prepared" to Deal with Hantavirus

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Oz tells reporters in the Oval Office that the country is prepared to deal with the Hantavirus outbreak and treat the disease, despite cuts to federal agencies. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy also says the CDC has been on it from day one and has been in contact with officials in Nebraska dealing with people exposed to the virus. "We have this under control, and we're not worried about it," Kennedy says. The secretary also disputes that it took four days after the World Health Organization issued an alert for the U.S. to follow suit. "It's just not true," he says.

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May 11 • 12:36 PM EDT • Health • c-span.org
Hantavirus cruise ship: Breaking down health officials' update after Americans return to U.S.

Health officials provided an update from Omaha, Nebraska, after most of the American passengers aboard the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship Hondius arrived there for medical treatment. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel breaks down the key takeaways from the media briefing, including how the patients are being cared for and level of risk to the general population.

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May 11 • 11:36 AM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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DEA Announces New Marijuana Registration Forms For Manufacturing, Distribution And Testing Businesses

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced it will soon be rolling out new forms for additional types of state-licensed medical marijuana businesses beyond dispensaries that want to take advantage of federal protections in line with the Trump administration’s cannabis rescheduling process. Last month, DEA launched a registration form for medical marijuana dispensaries only, […]

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May 11 • 11:21 AM EDT • Business • marijuanamoment.net
Quincy Medical Group offers free sports physicals at regional locations

The Quincy Medical Group is offering free sports physicals for area student-athletes.

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May 11 • 11:14 AM EDT • Sports • wgem.com
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UNC Health plans Wilmington hospital

UNC Health plans to create a community hospital on a 62-acre proposed site in New Hanover County, pending regulatory approvals, according to an announcement Monday morning. “Planned for the southeast corner of South 17th Street and Shipyard Boulevard, the site was selected for its accessibility and its geographic infill capacity in serving a rapidly growing region,” according to the release. “This project marks a significant step forward in UNC Health’s commitment to improving access to primary care and specialty care closer to home.” Officials said the proposed hospital would offer a range of specialties, including emergency care, cardiology, oncology, OBGYN and more. While the not-for-profit, state-owned health system’s officials are planning the hospital, the proposal still requires state approval through North Carolina’s certificate of need (CON) process before it can become a reality. UNC Health is targeting an opening date of 2030, the release stated, and “will continue to engage openly with local community leaders and residents and share updates as plans evolve and progress is made towards achieving CON approval.” The state’s CON law requires healthcare providers to obtain a CON from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services before developing or offering what the department’s website dubs “a new institutional health service.” The term encompasses a wide range of facilities, including hospitals. The news of UNC Health’s Wilmington plans follows the recent addition of Ernie Bovio to UNC Health. Bovio, who had served as president of the Novant Health Coastal Region since 2024, became regional president of UNC Health’s Southeast Coastal Region in April. “This is an important first step in our commitment to ensuring that families in Wilmington and the surrounding areas have access to the high-quality, compassionate care they deserve – right here at home,” Bovio stated in the release. “As I’ve listened to my own neighbors and community members across the region, I’ve heard a clear message: Wilmington is ready for more choice in healthcare – and UNC Health is ready to deliver it.” According to the release, Wilmington Health – one of the largest independent, physician-owned practices in Southeastern North Carolina – also supports the project, and its providers are expected to participate on the medical staff of the new facility. “Wilmington Health has served this community for more than 50 years, and we know firsthand that our patients are interested in choice,” stated Jeff James, CEO of Wilmington Health, in the release. “We strongly support UNC Health’s plan to bring a new community hospital to our region – closing critical gaps in specialty care and ensuring families across our region have options to access the services they need, right here at home.”

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May 11 • 10:24 AM EDT • Health • wilmingtonbiz.com
American Society of Health Economists Honors Maria Polyakova with Prestigious Kate Ho ASHEcon Medal

Stanford School of Medicine professor recognized for outstanding research in health economics.

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May 11 • 9:52 AM EDT • Health • cornerstone.com
‘Best Medicine’: How Many Episodes Will Season 2 Be?

The series based on 'Doc Martin' is a hit.

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May 11 • 9:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • northwestgeorgianews.com
Breaking Up Big Medicine Won’t Make Health Care Cheaper

Consolidation is not what’s driving the big increase in health care costs.

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May 11 • 8:01 AM EDT • Health • city-journal.org
Telemedicine has not led to increased use of medical care or higher health care costs, new UCLA-led research finds

Use of telemedicine has not significantly increased visits and medical spending across all payer types.

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May 11 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • uclahealth.org
New AI tool developed by Stowers Institute and Helmholtz Munich scientists predicts how cells choose their future — helping uncover hidden drivers of development

Scientists at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and Helmholtz Munich have developed RegVelo, a new AI framework that predicts how cells acquire their identities and identifies the genetic regulators guiding those changes. Published in Cell, the study used zebrafish neural crest development to show RegVelo can uncover early drivers of cell fate, including regulators of pigment cell formation, and then support those predictions experimentally. The researchers also applied the framework across multiple biological systems, suggesting its value extends beyond neural crest cells as a broadly useful tool for studying how cells change over time. The team says the new model could pave the way for future cell therapy treatments.

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May 11 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • eurekalert.org
Allegheny Health Network unveils new medical helicopter. What to know

This $55M investment in 4 new LifeFlight helicopters offers improved service for critical patients.

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May 11 • 5:14 AM EDT • Health • timesonline.com
Avalere Health expands to Japan with a full-service Advisory, Medical, and Marketing offering, led by industry veteran Junji Yokokawa

/PRNewswire/ -- Avalere Health, a global strategic partner for the healthcare industry, today announces the launch of its Japan office. The move marks a...

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May 11 • 1:30 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
Avalere Health expands to Japan with a full-service Advisory, Medical, and Marketing offering, led by industry veteran Junji Yokokawa

/PRNewswire/ -- Avalere Health, a global strategic partner for the healthcare industry, today announces the launch of its Japan office. The move marks a...

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May 11 • 1:30 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
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Avalere Health expands to Japan with a full-service Advisory, Medical, and Marketing offering, led by industry veteran Junji Yokokawa

Avalere Health, a global strategic partner for the healthcare industry, today announces the launch of its Japan office. The move marks a significant expansion of Avalere Health's global footprint, and the launch of a new strategic offering is designed to support Japanese biopharmaceutical companies end-to-end across the product lifecycle.

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May 11 • 1:30 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Greater weight loss from GLP-1 drugs lowers health complication risk

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-15 May) shows that, following treatment for obesity or diabetes or both using incretin-based drugs, losing more weight versus less weight, and losing a little weight versus gaining weight, both lead to relatively lower risk of obesity-related conditions.

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May 10 • 11:03 PM EDT • Health • news-medical.net
Santa Clara health officials monitoring resident who was onboard hantavirus-stricken cruise

The health department said no further information regarding the person’s exposure will be released due to medical privacy laws, but added there is no known risk to the public at this time.

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May 10 • 9:19 PM EDT • Health • ktvu.com
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Iran releases Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi over health concerns

On Sunday, Mohammadi, winner of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, was released on bail and sent to Tehran for medical treatment after 10 days of hospitalization in Zanjan, northern Iran, where she had been serving her sentence.

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May 10 • 6:39 PM EDT • Health • lemonde.fr
Iran releases Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on bail amid health fears

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been released on bail and transferred to Tehran for urgent medical treatment after supporters warned she was at risk of dying in prison. The activist,…

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May 10 • 6:32 PM EDT • Health • france24.com
DHA-GEIS strengthens biosurveillance, force health protection during African Lion 26

AGADIR, Morocco — A coalition of U.S. military and research organizations deliver integrated biosurveillance support, strengthening commanders’ situational awareness and directly bolstering mission readiness during African Lion 26, April 20-May 8, 2026. The Defense Health Agency’s Global Emerging Infections Surveillance program coordinated subject matter experts and laboratory partners from Walter Reed Army Institute of Research‑Africa; Naval Medical Research Unit, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central; the 1st Global Field Medical Laboratory; and the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases. Together they provided pre‑exercise risk assessments, rapid laboratory analysis and real‑time reporting that commanders and medical planners used to protect forces.

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May 10 • 2:51 PM EDT • Health • dvidshub.net
MN politics: HCMC funding still in question as legislative session winds down | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

With only a week left in the Minnesota legislative session, congressional candidates are securing endorsements ahead of the elections in November. But the issue of funding Hennepin County Medical Center still remains, with the House and Senate offering very different solutions. Political analyst Blois Olson spoke to FOX 9's Leah Beno on the details.

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May 10 • 11:50 AM EDT • Politics • fox9.com
Katya Posts Health Update Following Emergency Abdominal Surgery: “Hallelujah”

The ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star shared more about her recent medical struggle.

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May 10 • 11:14 AM EDT • Health • them.us
Expert examines top health trends for Wellness Week

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses health trends like walking and supplements on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

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May 10 • 10:47 AM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
Thousands drop Medi-Cal in Ventura County. Here's what it means

Enrollment in the Medi-Cal insurance program is falling in Ventura County and the decline is expected to continue.

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May 10 • 10:30 AM EDT • Health • vcstar.com
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Comedic text-based adventure game There’s Something Wrong with the Hero’s Choices announced for PC

Publisher PLAYISM and developer minatonezumi have announced comedic text-based adventure game There’s Something Wrong with the Hero’s Choices. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2026 wi…

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May 10 • 8:06 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Report: Latinos face 'unprecedented' health coverage losses amid cuts to Medicaid, ACA

The state with the nation's second highest number of uninsured — 858,000 Latinos — is Florida, according to the report. More than 71 million people with low incomes rely on Medicaid, which expanded under the Affordable Care Act.

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May 10 • 7:39 AM EDT • Health • wusf.org
‘Unfinished business’: Former Georgia gymnast Ariel Posen returns after medical retirement

After nearly three years of medical retirement, former Georgia gymnast Ariel Posen entered the transfer portal to compete with her remaining eligibility. Due to an ongoing valgus knee issue, which

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May 10 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • redandblack.com
Science & Medicine: For veterans with traumatic brain injuries, AI offers a new weapon against post-traumatic headaches

Hundreds of thousands of veterans live with traumatic brain injuries that can trigger chronic headaches, often made worse by PTSD. A researcher at UT Health San Antonio is using AI to help predict and prevent the pain before it starts.

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May 10 • 2:00 AM EDT • Science • tpr.org
Impact of Social Media Use on Mental Health, Academic Performance, and Procrastination Among Medical College Students in Aruba

Background Social media platforms (SMPs) have become an integral part of students' lives, influencing learning behaviors, time management, and mental well-being. However, there is limited evi...

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May 9 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • cureus.com
Class of 2026: Aspiring medical illustrator Zora Weir-Gertzog is drawn

At VCU, her two degrees, independent project and broad collaborations reflect longtime creativity and motivation.

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May 9 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • news.vcu.edu
To save rural health care, bring it out of the Dark Ages

In order to take full advantage of telemedicine, drones, alternative medical personnel and different payment systems, we need changes.

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May 9 • 1:00 PM EDT • Health • thehill.com
Jacksonville event offering free health and wellness services is ‘a big help’ for local patients struggling financially

Ascension St. Vincent’s hosted its Medical Mission at Home event Saturday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, offering free health and wellness services to uninsured and underserved members of the Jacksonville community.

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May 9 • 12:21 PM EDT • Health • news4jax.com
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Families File Class Action to Block DOJ from Illegally Obtaining Protected Health Records from Hospitals Across the Country

The Department of Justice has been trying to force hospitals to share private medical records of transgender youth.

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May 9 • 10:09 AM EDT • Health • gladlaw.org
Scientists reversed liver aging with young gut bacteria in stunning study

Rebooting the gut microbiome with bacteria from youth may help stop aging-related liver damage and even prevent liver cancer, according to new research in mice. Older mice that received their own preserved youthful microbiome showed less inflammation, reduced DNA damage, and no signs of liver cancer. Researchers also found that the treatment suppressed a cancer-linked gene called MDM2, making older mice biologically resemble younger ones.

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May 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Poor sleep can cause or worsen mental illness. Which treatments work and what's just hype?

Sleep disorders can cause serious physical and mental health problems. Treatments are aplenty, from gummies, lotions and meditation to apps, sounds, C-PAPs and medications. There are so many medical, over the counter, and influencer-peddled ways to treat sleep problems. What’s hype? What works? And what’s it like when it seems all the remedies are failing?

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May 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • mprnews.org
Eduardo Dominguez of VML Health on ‘Chasing the Miracles of Science’ for Sanofi

Eduardo is a global creative director with VML Health. His work includes the groundbreaking “Dogs Without Borders,” in which trained dogs detect cancer through scent, offering early diagnosis in remote regions such as the Amazon, the Sahara,and Los Pueblos Negros. Beyond his creative work, Eduardo regularly writes for medical sector magazines, sharing insights on enhancing Eduardo is a global creative director with VML Health. Over the course of his 10+ year career, he has worked with some of the industry's top talent, delivering projects that have helped improve the lives of thousands.His work includes the groundbreaking “Dogs Without Borders,” trained dogs to detect cancer through scent, offering early diagnosis in remote regions such as the Amazon, the Sahara, and Los Pueblos Negros.

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May 9 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • musebyclios.com
High school students get hands-on look at health care careers through UMA Medical Bootcamp - University of Maine at Augusta

Oxford County high school students learn about UMA’s health care programs during the second annual Medical Bootcamp, a hands-on career exploration event offered in partnership with Community Concepts through a Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities grant. High school students from Oxford County explored the future of health care through UMA’s…

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May 8 • 10:20 PM EDT • Health • uma.edu
Why limiting teen phone usage has health benefits

Dr. Scott Hadland, chief of adolescent medicine at Mass General Brigham for Children, joined the discussion to address the topic of cell phone use among students and the implications of school-wide bans.

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May 8 • 6:50 PM EDT • Health • wcvb.com
Whoop health-tracker new AI and on-demand doctor features

If you own a Whoop fitness-tracking wearable, you’ll want to check out these new updates surrounding medical records and AI insights.

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May 8 • 4:54 PM EDT • Health • cnet.com
A common sports injury turned dangerous — how University of Missouri Health Care saved an athlete’s leg

A routine sports injury for a Missouri college athlete escalated into a medical crisis, leading to a complex, leg-saving effort at MU Health Care.

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May 8 • 4:44 PM EDT • Health • aha.org
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A common sports injury turned dangerous — how University of Missouri Health Care saved an athlete’s leg

A routine sports injury for a Missouri college athlete escalated into a medical crisis, leading to a complex, leg-saving effort at MU Health Care.

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SGMC Health and Mercer University Celebrate First Hooding Ceremony at Valdosta Campus

Mercer University School of Medicine and SGMC Health marked a historic milestone with the first-ever Doctor of Medicine Hooding Ceremony

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May 8 • 3:25 PM EDT • Health • sgmc.org
Car strikes local business after driver has medical episode

An older man has been taken to a local hospital after police said he had a medical episode behind the wheel.

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May 8 • 2:42 PM EDT • Business • wnem.com
Meeting Families Where They Are: How Medicaid Can Strengthen Children’s Health Through Community Health Workers

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May 8 • 12:39 PM EDT • Health • ccf.georgetown.edu
Murfreesboro wants to sell land for $2.3M for entertainment venue

The Murfreesboro City Council, at its May 7 meeting, approved a purchase and sales agreement to sell 8.62 acres of land along Medical Center Parkway for $2.3 million to Hackberry 5 Properties, LLC for development of a large event venue and restaurant. The City-owned property, located south of Medical Center Parkway and east of Gateway

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May 8 • 11:11 AM EDT • Entertainment • mainstreetmediatn.com
New medical center opens in east Collier County ending a health care desert

A new $15 million health center in Orangetree ends eastern Collier County's status as a health care desert for 41,000 residents.

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May 8 • 5:04 AM EDT • Health • naplesnews.com
TAMEST Executive Director Visits Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to Strengthen Research Collaboration

TTUHSC welcomed Terrence Henry, executive director of the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST), for a campus visit aimed at strengthening partnerships and expanding research engagement opportunities across Texas.

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May 7 • 9:16 PM EDT • Science • dailydose.ttuhsc.edu
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Taxpayers could foot the bill for millions in unpaid bills from insurer, Harris Health says

Harris Health has filed a federal lawsuit alleging one of its contracted insurance providers owes the public hospital system millions of dollars in unpaid medical claims, costs the county says could ultimately fall on taxpayers.

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May 7 • 6:45 PM EDT • Health • abc13.com
Staten Island nursing home sues New York’s Department of Health

Medicaid reimbursement for nursing home patients in New York is based on 2007 costs.

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May 7 • 6:29 PM EDT • Health • ny1.com
Can blockbuster GLP-1 weight-loss drugs also protect brain health?

UCSF experts share their research on medications’ potential to slow or reduce risk of dementia and to treat the triggers that drive addiction.

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May 7 • 4:37 PM EDT • Health • universityofcalifornia.edu
Scoop: Atar Capital selling behavioral health provider Clarvida

It's one of several Medicaid-reliant care companies in market as federal funding and policy changes pressure state programs.

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May 7 • 2:59 PM EDT • Health • axios.com
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NMCSD Director Honored with 2026 AHA Federal Health Care Executive Award for Excellence

SAN DIEGO — Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, director of Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), has been honored by the American Hospital Association (AHA) with the 2026 Federal Health Care Executive Award for Excellence.

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May 7 • 2:59 PM EDT • Health • dvidshub.net
Watch: Bridge reporters talk medical debt, health care costs on WJR

An estimated 700,000 Michiganders are saddled with medical debt. Bridge reporters joined WJR in Detroit to discuss.

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May 7 • 2:03 PM EDT • Health • bridgemi.com
The National Academy of Sciences Elects Two Berkeley Lab Researchers

Two Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) scientists have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. They are part of a cohort of 120 new members and 25 international members. The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit institution that was established under a congressional charter signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. It recognizes achievement in science by election to membership, and — alongside the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Medicine — provides science, engineering, and health policy advice to the federal government and other organizations. The 2026 electees bring the total number of active members to 2,705 with 557 international members. Gary Karpen is a biologist senior faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Biological Systems and Engineering Division and a Professor of Cell and Developmental Physiology in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley. Karpen studies how the structure, organization, and maintenance of genetic material impact inheritance and cell function. His lab focuses on chromatin — a packaged form of DNA strands wrapped around proteins that comprises our chromosomes — with a particular emphasis on centromeres, rarely expressed sequences called heterochromatin, DNA repair, and regulatory RNAs. His research reveals insights into fundamental aspects of nuclear organization and genome regulation that are shared across the tree of life, broadening our understanding of cancer and other diseases, birth defects, and aging. Kam-Biu Luk is a Professor Emeritus of physics at UC Berkeley and a retired senior faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Physics Division. He is an experimental particle physicist whose research has focused on neutrinos: nearly massless, electrically neutral elementary particles that can pass through matter virtually undetected. Neutrinos are created during radioactive decay processes, including the fusion process occurring in stars and the fission process that powers nuclear reactors. Luk initiated and co-led the Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment, a project based in China with more than 200 international collaborators. In 2012, the Daya Bay experiment discovered a new form of a phenomenon called “neutrino oscillation” in which neutrinos change from one type to another. For this discovery, Luk and his collaborator Yifan Wang received the 2014 American Physical Society Division of Particles and Fields W.K.H. Panofsky Prize for outstanding work in experimental particle physics, and he was also the co-recipient of the 2016 Breakthrough Prize. Luk is currently participating in the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) hosted by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, which will investigate any potential difference in behavior between neutrinos and antineutrinos that may shed light on the evolution of the universe, especially why antimatter is absent in the present universe. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.

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May 7 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • newscenter.lbl.gov
Arkansas Community Health and Education Foundation Awards Grant to Support UAMS Bone Fracture Laboratory

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $99,990 grant from the Arkansas Community Health and Education Foundation to UAMS College of Medicine’s Department of Physiology and Cell Biology. The grant will support the department’s Bone Fracture Laboratory, which includes the purchase of a KUBTEC…

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May 7 • 10:14 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Science Notes: Food as Medicine | Rockefeller Institute of Government

Food-as-medicine programs integrate nutritious food into healthcare, reducing food insecurity and improving diets while showing promising health and cost benefits.

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May 7 • 9:50 AM EDT • Science • rockinst.org
From Archaeology to Medicine: How a Health Crisis Led to a Major Career Change

Lydia Jacob ‘26PBPM reflects on how proud she is of the Columbia student body and the ways the program has facilitated her career change.

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May 7 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • gs.columbia.edu
Around the MHS

The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of May 4-8, 2026, includes the National Intrepid Center of Excellence leading in care for service members with brain injuries, Uniformed Services University medical student competes in an Ironman Triathlon, and an important award for the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center.

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May 7 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • health.mil
GOP Sen, 73, Reveals Medical Condition After Health Concerns

Susan Collins shared details of her condition after speculation following the release of a campaign video.

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May 6 • 8:52 PM EDT • Health • thedailybeast.com
Over half of Israeli adults are overweight or obese, Knesset Health Committee told

31.4% of 7th graders overweight; officials blame high cost of medications, inadequate health services in low-income areas, lack of accessible educational materials in Arab, Ethiopian sectors

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May 6 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • timesofisrael.com
World Patient Safety Day 2025 Webinar on Goal 4: Prevent health care-associated infections

Webinar Series on the World Patient Safety Day GoalsSafe care for every newborn and every childPatient safety for newborns and children remains a critical global health priority. Children are particularly vulnerable to preventable harm due to developmental factors, dependency on caregivers, complex medication dosing requirements, diagnostic uncertainty, and increased susceptibility to health care-associated infections.Ensuring safe care for every newborn and every child is therefore essential to improving health outcomes and strengthening quality of care across health systems.The World Patient Safety Day 2025 campaign, under the theme:“Safe care for every newborn and every child: Patient safety from the start!”emphasizes the importance of embedding patient safety principles early in life and across the continuum of maternal, newborn and child health services.The campaign identifies five priority goals, calling for coordinated action by governments, health professionals, professional associations, civil society, and families globally.Webinar 4: “Prevent health care-associated infections”Thursday 7 May 2026, 14.00–15.30 CESTJoin this five-part webinar series on the Patient Safety Goals for safe care for every newborn and every child, featuring global experts and practitioners discussing real-world implementation, challenges, and solutions to reduce avoidable harm.The webinar will address the following topics:• Why infection prevention and control is essential for safe newborn and childcare• How Goal 4 can be implemented in practice at the point of care• What health care workers, leaders, managers, and policymakers can do to Prevent healthcare-associated infections.Registration linkDownload the flyer

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Three arrested after medical malpractice investigation into Indio business

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - Three people were arrested and charged as part of an ongoing medical malpractice investigation into an Indio business, police announced Wednesday. Leticia Felix Gomez, 46, Sandra Leticia Felix Gomez, 46, and Renee Daniela Romo Ramirez, 33, were arrested on Thursday. The three were connected to Fajas Salud y Vanidades, a retail

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May 6 • 6:44 PM EDT • Business • kesq.com
Gas prices spike: Medical transport business feels added cost

Prices have risen 10 cents since yesterday and more than 30 cents over the past week. Compared to this time last year, gas prices are up by more than a dollar per gallon.

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May 6 • 6:03 PM EDT • Business • wsbtv.com
In Retreat, Health System Drops Plans to Outsource Eugene Emergency Departments to Out-Of-State Firm

Lawmakers, providers hail victory for Oregon’s newly-bolstered law limiting corporate control of medical practices.

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May 6 • 5:23 PM EDT • Health • wweek.com
SGMC Health Names Thomas Director of Nursing

SGMC Health announces the promotion of Stefanie Thomas to Director of Nursing. In this role, she will oversee medical-surgical nursing units

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May 6 • 4:10 PM EDT • Health • sgmc.org
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group Debuts State-of-the-Art Suite in Rahway; Expands Access to Primary and Specialized Care

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group has announced the relocation of several key practices into a newly designed, state-of-the-art medical suite at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Rahway. This move represents a significant investment in the community, offering patients a modern environment for comprehensive, expert care with the convenience of a single, centralized location.

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May 6 • 3:44 PM EDT • Health • rwjbh.org
Children’s Minnesota resists federal subpoena for private health records of patients

The Minneapolis-based provider accuses Trump administration of overreach in its campaign to eliminate pediatric transgender medical care.

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May 6 • 3:32 PM EDT • Health • startribune.com
College of Health and Human Development ranked first in NIH-funding category

According to The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, the Penn State College of Health and Human Development received more funding from the National Institutes of Health in 2025 than any other school of allied health in the nation.

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May 6 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • psu.edu
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Intermountain Health Opens New Air Medical Base at Kingman Airport to Enhance Access to Life-Saving Emergency Care Across Mohave County

Intermountain Health celebrated the opening of its new air medical base at the Kingman Airport in northwestern Arizona with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony alongside the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce, local emergency medical services partners, and community leaders.The new Intermountain Health base strengthens emergency medical transport services...

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May 6 • 9:58 AM EDT • Health • news.intermountainhealth.org
Nuturing a Future in Animal Science

Driven by a love for animals and people, animal science major Alexia Alexander has stayed focused on reaching her goals at NC State while building momentum for a career in veterinary medicine.

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May 6 • 8:18 AM EDT • Science • cals.ncsu.edu
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CVS Health raises 2026 guidance after Q1 earnings beat

The company's insurance unit posted a medical benefit ratio of 84.6%, well below the prior year's 87.3%, driving a fifth-consecutive quarterly beat

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May 6 • 8:12 AM EDT • Health • qz.com
HHS tackles ‘overmedication’

The cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, 988 staffing problems, and more health news from Morning Rounds

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May 6 • 7:49 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
Oscar Health Reports Record Profit As Obamacare Enrollment Jumps

Oscar Health swung to a $679 million first quarter profit – the highest in company history – as its health plan membership jumped more than 50% and medical costs eased.

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May 6 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • forbes.com
Diagnostic dilemma: A woman turned black and blue weeks after starting a new medication

A woman's sudden hyperpigmentation was a side effect of a medicine she was taking.

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May 6 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
Wisconsin lab tapped to research psychedelic drug as mental health treatment

A Wisconsin-based medical research lab is one of just three organizations nationwide the federal government has tapped to move forward on research into psychedelic medications.

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May 6 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • wpr.org
Pennsylvania community health centers request $5M for ‘crumbling’ safety net backbone

Organizations under a coalition of health centers assist more than 1 million patients across 450-plus centers each year.

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May 6 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • wesa.fm
Hospitals sue Anthem over policy prohibiting use of out-of-network radiologists

Anthem defended the policy in response to the lawsuit, contending patients shouldn’t have to worry about surprise medical bills when visiting in-network hospitals.

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May 6 • 5:08 AM EDT • Business • radiologybusiness.com
The Longevity Secrets Helping Athletes Blow Past the Limits of Age

With cutting-edge sports medicine and sci-fi gadgetry, more and more athletes are figuring out how to extend their careers.

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May 6 • 5:01 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
The Longevity Secrets Helping Athletes Blow Past the Limits of Age

With cutting-edge sports medicine and sci-fi gadgetry, more and more athletes are figuring out how to extend their careers.

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May 6 • 5:01 AM EDT • Technology • nytimes.com
Missouri tests medical drones to speed up rural care

A medical drone program in Missouri aims to speed up delivery of blood and lab samples, as rural patients face growing challenges accessing timely care.

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May 6 • 1:39 AM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
UT Health San Antonio honors those who donated their bodies to science

UT Health San Antonio held its annual interment ceremony to honor body donors whose contributions support medical education and research, with students and faculty expressing gratitude to their families.

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May 5 • 10:51 PM EDT • Science • tpr.org
'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Katya postpones show after medical procedure

"RuPaul's Drag Race" alum Katya Zamolodchikova has postponed her Netflix is a Joke show with Trixie Mattel to focus on "her health and recovery."

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May 5 • 10:18 PM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
A better path forward for cancer care - UT Health San Antonio

From the moment of diagnosis, UT Health San Antonio patients are connected to a system designed to expand their treatment possibilities and bring the full strength of medicine and research to their care. Specialized programs focus on common and rare cancers, which allows for more personalized treatment approaches. For those at increased risk, services such as cancer genetics counseling and risk-reduction clinics offer early insight and prevention strategies.

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May 5 • 3:47 PM EDT • Health • news.uthscsa.edu
RFK Jr. unveils campaign for ‘deprescribing’ antidepressants

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Kr. on Monday announced his new initiative boost “deprescribing” psychiatric medications, during a MAHA Institute summit on m…

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May 5 • 2:05 PM EDT • Health • thehill.com
Penn State mourns the loss of sports medicine leader Wayne Sebastianelli

Wayne J. Sebastianelli, a longtime leader in sports medicine at Penn State who spent more than three decades caring for student-athletes and advancing research on sports-related injuries, died May 4. He was 68.

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May 5 • 1:29 PM EDT • Sports • psu.edu
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Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center welcomes psychiatrist Dr. Nathan Chan

Dr. Nathan Chan, a psychiatrist, is thrilled to join Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center.

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May 5 • 12:43 PM EDT • Health • essentiahealth.org
The dark side of weight loss drugs: Ozempic's surprising hidden cost

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are often celebrated as game-changing solutions—but new research reveals a surprising social twist. People who lose weight using these medications may actually face more judgment than those who lose weight through diet and exercise—or even those who don’t lose weight at all. The stigma seems rooted in a perception that these drugs are an “easy way out,” creating a double bind where individuals are judged both for their weight and for how they choose to manage it.

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May 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Major health insurers show signs of recovery – but a key test looms

Insurers have incomplete data on medical costs in the first quarter due to a lag in claims processing, which sets up the second quarter as the real test.

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May 5 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • cnbc.com
Ohio University, Kettering Health launch partnership scholarship program

Twenty-three medical students will receive the scholarship for fall and spring terms.

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May 5 • 6:27 AM EDT • Health • spectrumnews1.com