Black MS patients dying younger than white ones, study finds
Black people with multiple sclerosis (MS) die from the disease at a younger age than white people, a new study reports.
Jul 24, 2026
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Medicaid expansion boosted coverage for indigenous communities, research finds
American Indian and Alaska Native populations continue to experience higher rates of uninsurance and chronic disease than many other groups in the United States. Now, new research led by the University at Albany examines ...
Jun 25, 2026
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Your surprise medical bill may be gone, but your premiums could still spike
A new federal rule may unintentionally make it easier for health care providers to game the system, potentially raising health insurance costs for Americans.
Jun 1, 2026
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Kenyan court blocks Trump's plan to quarantine Ebola patients
A Kenyan court has reportedly shut down a plan set in motion by the Trump administration to quarantine Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya.
May 29, 2026
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That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal—with the prospect of saving hundreds of dollars—the decision to accept it is complicated, especially ...
May 11, 2026
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Telemedicine use grew without boosting medical visits or spending, analysis shows
New UCLA-led research finds that the use of telemedicine has not significantly increased visits and medical spending across all payer types. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, could ease concerns among lawmakers ...
May 11, 2026
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Supreme Court issues a stay, keeping the abortion pill mifepristone available by mail for now
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr. issued an order Monday that allows patients to continue accessing the abortion pill mifepristone by mail, for now.
May 5, 2026
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Cancer research at a crossroads: Experts warn against funding cuts and misinformation
A new editorial published in JAMA Oncology warns that cancer care progress is under threat from a trifecta of challenges: proposed federal budget cuts, a surge in medical misinformation, and a critical gap in public health ...
Mar 18, 2026
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Native American pregnancy-related deaths: They want a voice to stop the trend
Just hours after Rhonda Swaney left a prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, she felt severe pain in her stomach and started vomiting.
Jan 20, 2026
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Lowest suicide rate is in December, but some in media still promote holiday-suicide myth
During the year-end holiday season, the suicide rate declines, U.S. health statistics show. The month of December typically has the year's lowest average daily suicide rate. Yet each year at this time, some news publications ...
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