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UAB Medicine celebrates first anniversary of UAB St. Vincent’s acquisition
November will mark the first anniversary of St. Vincent’s joining UAB Medicine. It is one of the most significant milestones in the history of Alabama health care: UAB Medicine’s acquisition of the St. Vincent’s Health System. The $450 million acquisition was the largest in the history of the University of Alabama System and brought five hospitals and more than 5,200…
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Tylenol, Kleenex, Band-Aid and more put under one roof in $48.7 billion consumer brands deal
Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal worth about $48.7 billion, creating a massive consumer health goods company. Shareholders of Kimberly-Clark will own about 54% of the combined company. Kenvue shareholders will own about 46% in what is one of the largest corporate takeovers this year. The combined company will have a huge stable of…
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Researchers develop a versatile tool for controlling gene activity
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a versatile and non-toxic technology for controlling the activity of any gene in a cell. Such “gene-switch” tools allow scientists to “turn on” or “turn off” a target gene…
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Kimberly-Clark buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in $48.7 billion deal
(AP) — Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal worth about $48.7 billion, creating a massive consumer health goods company. Kenvue shareholders will receive $3.50 per share in cash and 0.14625 Kimberly-Clark shares for each Kenvue share held at closing. That amounts to $21.01 per share, based on the closing price of Kimberly-Clark shares on…
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Short fasts do not impair thinking ability in healthy adults, study says
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Skipping breakfast or practicing intermittent fasting is unlikely to cloud most adults’ thinking in the short term, according to research published in the journal Psychological Bulletin. Fasting, which can involve abstaining from food for several hours to days, has become one of the more popular contemporary eating regimens, often promoted for potential health benefits such as…
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Ambetter from Peach State Health Plan Offers Health Insurance in Georgia in 2026
During open enrollment, starting Nov. 1, residents can access affordable Ambetter from Peach State Health Plan plans in 149 counties ATLANTA, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ambetter from Peach State Health Plan, a product offered by a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) company, a leading healthcare enterprise that provides insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations through the Health Insurance Marketplace®, will…
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Kidney disease mystery in Telangana: Unprescribed alternative herbal medicines among culprits – The South First
Indians take a lot of alternative medicines. They don’t even go to licensed practitioners. Without any prescription, they take medicines, some liquid, some ‘bhasma’ or powder—often because a friend or relative had recommended it. Published Nov 03, 2025 | 7:00 AM ⚊ Updated Nov 03, 2025 | 10:33 AM Among the 30 patients who admitted to have used alternative medicines,…
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Scientists explore why black rice deserves a bigger place in modern diets
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Once reserved for emperors, black rice is making a comeback as a natural way to boost antioxidants, support metabolism, and power a new generation of healthy, plant-based foods. Review: Black rice as the emerging functional food:…
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FDA’s top drug regulator resigns after federal officials probe ‘serious concerns’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration’s drug center abruptly resigned Sunday after federal officials began reviewing “serious concerns about his personal conduct,” according to a government spokesperson. Dr. George Tidmarsh, who was named to the FDA post in July, was placed on leave Friday after officials in the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office…
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Caution advised with corporate virtual care partnerships
Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Provincial governments that partner with for-profit virtual health care companies need to be cautious to protect public trust in the health care system, according to an analysis article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. At least four provinces in Canada have partnered with corporate virtual care organizations as part of efforts to deal with challenges…
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