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Amanda Pritchard quits as NHS England chief executive in shock move

Exclusive: Departure follows meetings with Wes Streeting and unusual criticism from two Commons committeesAmanda Pritchard is standing down as chief executive of NHS England, in a development that wil

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With RFK Jr. in Charge, Supplement Makers See Chance To Cash In

The FDA is already limited in policing claims of health benefits by makers of supplements and herbal remedies — a $70 billion industry. Get ready for even less regulation.

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Opioid Cash Grab: As Federal Funding Dries Up, States Turn to Settlement Money

Nevada’s budget debate highlights how uncertainty over funding for federal safety net programs may lead some officials to turn to opioid settlement dollars to make up the difference.

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Influencers promoting misleading information about medical tests on social media

Researchers analysed almost 1000 posts about five controversial medical screening tests that had been promoted by social media influencers to almost 200 million followers

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STAT+: Under siege after a tragedy, UnitedHealth grapples with fresh security threats and a customer backlash

Heightened security at UnitedHealth Group's Minnesota headquarters in the wake of a top executive’s killing is the most conspicuous sign of a company under siege.

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Opinion: What academic research could learn from college athletics

Just as college sports have had to change, so does basic science research at universities. Morris W. Foster of the School for Advanced Research explains.

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Covid, inflation, and Supreme Court blamed for steep drop in Native American medical school enrollment

Native American leaders were taken aback to see 22% fewer American Indian or Alaska Native medical students enrolled last year.

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Opinion: ‘Ultra-processed food’ is too broad a term to be useful

Legislatures, governors, government agencies, and plaintiff attorneys are taking action against ultra-processed foods, but there is no clear definition of ultra-processed.

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We know so little about taking weight-loss drugs without prescription – is it really worth it? | Devi Sridhar

Studies show that they’re effective for overweight people, but if you’re healthy, there are less risky ways to lose weightWhen I’ve been in the gym over the past few months, one of the things pe

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MedGenome launches campaign to promote early detection of rare diseases

MedGenome's campaign, #CarefortheRare aims to bring attention to the challenges faced by families living with rare diseases, while fostering understanding and support for their journey

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