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EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products More »
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New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients
An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U_S_ diplomats who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed “Havana syndrome.” More »
South Korea will suspend licenses of 2 senior doctors in first punishment for doctors' walkouts
South Korean authorities will suspend the licenses of two senior doctors for allegedly inciting the weekslong walkouts by medical interns and residents that have disrupted hospital operations More »
UnitedHealth says it has made progress on recovering from a massive cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group is testing software for submitting medical claims as it continues to recover from a cyberattack that disrupted care billing systems More »
Biden signs executive order on advancing study of women's health while chiding 'backward' GOP ideas
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at advancing the study of women’s health by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportunities for biomedical research More »
Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care
Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid More »
A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To qualify, facilities must close their beds
Rural emergency hospitals are starting to gain a small foothold in the United States More »
State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup their health care costs
Many Americans rely on Medicaid when fighting diseases More »
Gambia lawmakers refer the debate on female genital cutting to more committee discussions
An attempt to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital cutting in Gambia has been sent for further committee discussions by lawmakers More »
The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?
Spring gets its official start Tuesday in the Northern Hemisphere More »