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Hennepin County commissioners to vote on takeover of hospital oversight
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Health Insider Former CDC chief warns ‘many will suffer’ from cuts to mRNA vaccine development Taylor O’Bier
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday that the Department of Health and Human Services will cancel $500 million worth of contracts for vaccine development projects that are using mRNA technology. Experts have said the decision is “unfathomable.” This particular type of vaccine, short for “messenger ribonucleic acid,” is credited with slowing the 2020 […]
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What’s the deal with electrolyte drinks — do you need them to stay hydrated?
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Deion Sanders’ Cancer Diagnosis: Here’s What to Know
After encountering treatment options “that scared me to death,” NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders anticipates a full recovery from bladder cancer and returning to the sidelines as head coach of the University of Colorado Buffaloes. Like so many cancers, his was discovered during routine follow-up; in his case, for a previous bout of blood […]
An Ohio Couple Welcomes a Baby Boy From a Nearly 31-Year-Old Frozen Embryo
A baby boy born last week to an Ohio couple developed from an embryo that had been frozen for more than 30 years in what is believed to be the longest storage time before a birth. In what’s known as embryo adoption, Lindsey and Tim Pierce used a handful of donated embryos that have been […]
Major Medical Groups Pushed Out of Role Supporting CDC’s Vaccine Advisors
Multiple healthcare organizations that have historically helped the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) develop vaccine recommendations have been told they can no longer participate in ACIP work groups, leaving the organizations frustrated and worried about what will happen next. “We’re very concerned and disheartened that our organizations are considered ‘special interest groups’ and […]
‘It’s Gonna Be (Ly)me’: Justin Timberlake Brings Attention, Awareness to Disease
Pop icon Justin Timberlake’s recent disclosure that he has Lyme disease is drawing new attention to a common but often misunderstood illness — and may open the door to conversations between physicians and their patients. In a candid Instagram post, Timberlake described his experience with the illness as “relentlessly debilitating,” with symptoms including “crazy fatigue,” […]
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