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Biden set to name new CDC director
A former Obama administration official with extensive experience in federal and state health services could be the next leader of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jun 2, 2023
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Educational program helps medical students better understand the relationship between health and society
The intricate relationship between human health and various social and economic factors has gained significant attention in medical education. These social factors, known as social determinants of health (SDH), play a crucial ...
Jun 1, 2023
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WHO backs farmers to grow food instead of tobacco
The World Health Organization said Friday it was helping a growing number of farmers turn away from tobacco to help strengthen food security, particularly in Africa.
May 26, 2023
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Does my treatment work? How major medical reviews can be 'gold standard' evidence, yet flawed
Medical decision-making is complex. There are often hundreds, if not thousands, of published studies that may impact how to manage your medical condition.
May 23, 2023
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MAID's evolving ethical tensions: Does it make dying with dignity easier than living with dignity?
Medical assistance in dying (MAID) has received lots of media attention over the past few years. This is especially true as the Canadian government considers expanding eligibility for people whose sole underlying condition ...
May 18, 2023
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US sues to block $28 bn Amgen biopharma acquisition
US regulators filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block biopharmaceutical firm Amgen's proposed $28 billion takeover of drug maker Horizon Therapeutics, saying the transaction would harm consumers.
May 16, 2023
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Biden chooses cancer expert to lead National Institutes of Health
President Joe Biden on Monday nominated cancer specialist Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to become director of the National Institutes of Health.
May 15, 2023
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New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in US
Gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can give blood in the U.S. without abstaining from sex under updated federal health guidelines that focus on donors' behavior, not their sexual orientation.
May 11, 2023
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Mentors help RNs transition to advanced practice roles
Expectations are high for acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs), and novice ACNPs may benefit from additional support as they transition into advanced practice roles.
May 9, 2023
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Apetamin: Using this illegal weight-gain product can bring tragic results
U.S. regulators are urging Americans to avoid Apetamin, an illegal drug used for weight gain and figure enhancement.
May 2, 2023
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