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California's dairy industry has been clobbered in recent months by a rampant outbreak of bird flu among its cattle, leading to recalls of raw milk and a state of emergency being called by the governor. Meanwhile, the first human case has been identified in Wisconsin. Other news reports on covid, norovirus, and more.
A GAO report finds that while less than 3% of injury claims were eligible for compensation. Half of the claims related to the covid vaccine, but the majority of the money paid out was for flu vaccine claims. Also in the news, a deep-dive into outsized medical bills; and more.
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Life expectancy was 78.4 years last year — nearly 11 months longer than in 2022, USA Today reported. Other public health news is on the health risks of formaldehyde, brain-computer interfaces, microplastics, social media, and more.
According to authorities and court documents, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow had contacted a man in California who allegedly was plotting a mass shooting at a government building. In other state news: questionable Medicaid payments in Indiana; Amazon One Medical gets sued; and more.
On Wednesday, the DOJ accused CVS of using compensation incentives to push pharmacists to fill as many prescriptions as possible without assessing their legitimacy first. Meanwhile, big retailers providing health care look at ways to pivot in 2025; VA investigation into mental health providers; and more.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) said Wednesday that during his meeting with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday, the HHS nominee pledged to support any effort to restrict mifepristone. Plus: What do Americans really think of Kennedy's health policies?
In other reproductive health news: The future of President Joe Biden's Gender Policy Council is unknown; Arizona's governor wants to halt the collection of abortion data; BRCA gene testing can be lifesaving; and more.
The CDC believes that the patient, who is in critical condition, may have caught it from a backyard flock. The patient is over 65 and has underlying medical conditions. Plus: California declares a state of emergency over bird flu; fewer antiviral drugs are being used in kids with the flu; and more.
The stopgap bill was stuffed with unrelated policy measures, which President-elect Donald Trump blasted on social media as "[giving] the Democrats everything they want.” The clock is now ticking on a Friday night deadline for a federal government shutdown.
The growth was primarily spurred by private health insurance and Medicare, according to CMS officials. Spending on hospital care increased, as well. The UnitedHealthcare shooting is also in the news.
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Still, health experts on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say the supplements can be useful for overall bone health. Other health and wellness news is on moderate alcohol use, black plastic utensils, ADHD, depression, and more.
Teenagers' use of alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana fell in the early days of the pandemic. A new survey shows many 12th graders haven't picked them back up, but the use of nicotine pouches is on the rise. Other news is on cannabis regulation and opioid use.
Prior recipients of pig organs died within two months. The Alabama woman is recovering well. Also: a new drug is tested in Colorado; medical hub expansions; unhoused numbers soar in New Hampshire; and more.
The claim was filed Monday, alleging the federal government lacks the authority to stop the company from implementing the proposed rebate model. Other news is on staffing shortages; health claim denial rates; and more.
AP reports that while Luigi Mangione had already been charged with murder in the Dec. 4 killing of Brian Thompson, the terror allegation is new. Gun violence in schools is also in the news.
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