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Federal rural health funds unlikely to save Alabama hospitals, experts say
Alabama is getting hundreds of millions of dollars from a federal rural health fund, but it is unlikely to save hospitals teetering on the brink of insolvency, according to experts. The money comes from a $50 billion fund included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. When it passed over the summer, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) noted the state’s…
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RFK Jr. links Tylenol, autism and circumcision without proof
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Thursday reasserted the unproven link between the pain reliever Tylenol and autism, and suggested people who opposed the theory were motivated by hatred for President Donald Trump. During a meeting with Trump and the Cabinet, Kennedy reiterated the connection, even while noting there was no medical proof to substantiate the claim. He also mistakenly…
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Portable sensor can accurately detect synthetic cannabinoids in e-cigarette and biological samples
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: Even though electronic cigarettes do not contain any illicit substances, the liquid can cause serious health problems. Often, the nicotine concentration in these products is several times higher than in conventional cigarettes, promoting rapid addiction. Furthermore,…
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Female Viagra Addyi FDA Approval Fight Documentary
A David and Goliath battle to win FDA approval for a drug that boosts a woman’s sexual desire, much as Viagra helps men overcome erectile dysfunction, is captured in the trailer for Aisling Chin-Yee’s documentary The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs & Who Has Control, which dropped on Thursday. “How do you take on the government for women’s sexual pleasure? You…
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Kidney cancer drug shows promise against dangerous calcium imbalance caused by tumors
PT2399/belzutifan disrupts HIF-2α binding to HIF-1β, thereby blocking its ability to bind DNA and stimulate the production of PTHrP, the hormone responsible for calcium induction in kidney cancer patients. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center Elevated calcium levels in the blood—a complication of kidney cancers known as hypercalcemia—may be successfully treated with a class of medications called HIF-2α inhibitors developed by UT…
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GLP-1 therapeutics may have the potential to treat alcohol and drug addiction
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: A popular class of therapies for treating diabetes and obesity may also have the potential to treat alcohol and drug addiction, according to a new paper published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. The therapies,…
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TV doctor Hilary Jones recommends unusual remedy for Covid ‘razor blade’ sore throats
Common winter illnesses are doing the rounds once again, but there’s an unusual remedy that could help 04:03, 09 Oct 2025Updated 10:49, 09 Oct 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Manuka honey contains a compound linked to antibacterial and antimicrobial properties(Image: Manuka Doctor) Plenty of people…
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59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.’s moves as health secretary, a new poll says
Keep up with LAist. If you’re enjoying this article, you’ll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Updated October 09, 2025 at 09:08 AM ET What people believe about health increasingly depends on how they feel about politics, according to a…
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How a new U.S. health study is fixing bias in wearable data research
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: By giving participants wearables and internet access, the American Life in Realtime study is closing the gap in who digital health data truly represents, proving that inclusivity and rigorous design can make AI-driven healthcare fairer for…
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