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Midwives Blame California Rules for Hampering Birth Centers Amid Maternity Care Crisis

Birth centers, where midwives deliver babies with emergency backup from hospitals, can offer an alternative for families as hospitals close maternity units.

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How the FDA’s new nutrition labels could prod the food industry to get healthier 

Front-of-package labels have spurred companies in other countries to cut sugars and salt. The FDA wants to follow suit here.

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STAT+: Health AI investments are off to a roaring start in 2025

Over the last week, digital health startups with an AI focus have announced impressive fundraises, setting the tone for the rest of 2025.

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Opinion: Will PBM reform save pharmacies from closing?

Policymakers are blaming PBMs for closures of pharmacies across the U.S. But the reality is more complicated.

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Opinion: The infamous ‘Cutter vaccine’ changed my family forever — but we still support vaccination

Laurie Maffly-Kipp’s aunt contracted polio in the infamous Cutter Incident.

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Age of the panzootic: scientists warn of more devastating diseases jumping between species

Experts believe H5N1 bird flu belongs in a growing category of infectious diseases that can cause pandemics across many species.

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GNLU hosts MEDLAWCON 2025, expands medical law education and policy initiatives

The event emphasised medico-legal collaboration through expert discussions and panel sessions, highlighting legal, ethical, and policy aspects of healthcare

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India’s nutraceutical market to reach USD 18 billion by 2025: Informa Markets to host Vitafoods India 2025 in Mumbai

India’s nutraceutical market projected to reach USD 18 Billion by 2025, expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.

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Something big is happening in the world of contraception. It’s going backwards | Barbara Speed

A backlash is growing – some women are turning to apps or other methods, but a disturbing number seem to be giving up on birth control altogetherFor many women I know, contraception is a kind of dec

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Revolutionising healthcare: The rise of medical device start-ups in India

Aditya Kohli, ahead of the 9th anniversary of the Start-up India initiative, highlights the transformative role of start-ups in India’s medical device sector, emphasising the need for reduced import

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