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Millions will lose health insurance starting Saturday. But they might not know it.
Prapass Pulsub via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Millions of people will begin to lose their health insurance on Saturday, as five states begin the unwinding of a pandemic-era protection that kept people from being [Read More…]

States warn of health care worker shortage as they prep for next pandemic
Solskin via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to fade in the rearview mirror, public health departments are already preparing for the next threat, noting that they have [Read More…]

Endometriosis can take years and requires surgery to diagnose. Researchers say they are close to a solution
Drs. Christine Metz and Peter Gregersen are studying endometriosis through the ROSE Study at Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. — Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research (NEW YORK) — Victoria Balducci, a 39-year-old teacher in New [Read More…]

Amid shortage of generic Adderall, frustration builds as demand increases
GeorgePeters/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Months after the Food and Drug Administration first indicated that there was a shortage of ADHD drugs, suppliers are warning that those shortfalls could continue throughout the year — a [Read More…]

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan to reduce drug overdoses
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the overdose reversal drug Narcan for over-the-counter use on Wednesday– a milestone decision that advocates said will make it easier to save [Read More…]

Woman diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 35 on mission to raise awareness
ABC News (NEW YORK) — When Candace Henley, 55, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer 20 years ago, all she wanted was to see her youngest child turn 18. “I wouldn’t ask [God] anything, but in [Read More…]

Woman diagnosed with MS at age 24 puts spotlight on underrepresentation of Hispanics
Angelina Cubero (NEW YORK) — Angelina Cubero said she spent nearly a decade of her life going to doctors, trying to find out why she experienced migraines, brain fog numbness and pain in her legs, [Read More…]

One in 12 kids lose a parent or sibling before turning 18: Report
Jacobs Stock Photography Ltd/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Patricia Royalty’s world turned upside down last June when her 34-year-old husband Dakota Royalty died from cirrhosis. The 36-year-old mother was left caring for the couple’s five [Read More…]

How to talk to children about school shootings after six people killed at Nashville school
www.fuchieh.com/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Just as the school week began across the country Monday, news broke that another school shooting was unfolding in the United States. On Monday morning, according to officials, three children [Read More…]

What’s in your travel bag? Doctors share tips on what to pack for medical issues
d3sign/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — You added your destination on your weather app. Your out-of-office notification is on. Chargers — check. But one thing you didn’t prepare for on your trip? An unexpected medical issue, [Read More…]

CVS acquires at-home health care company: How it could impact medical services
Leonardo Munoz/VIEWpress/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — CVS Health Corp announced Monday it would be closing its acquisition of home health care services company Signify Health. The deal, which was originally agreed upon in September 2022, [Read More…]

Hayden Panettiere shares what she wished she knew about postpartum depression
Nina Westervelt/Variety via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Hayden Panettiere, who hasn’t shied away from talking about postpartum depression, is sharing what she wishes she knew beforehand. The Scream 6 star welcomed her daughter Kaya [Read More…]

Public health departments across US concerned about spread of potentially deadly fungus
Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Public health departments across the United States have expressed concern about the spread of a potentially deadly fungus after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported cases have [Read More…]

Mom shares warning after son’s legs amputated following strep, influenza A infections
Courtesy of Michele Stevenson (NEW YORK) — A Michigan mom is warning other parents to pay attention to their kids and take action if they seem unwell after her son developed strep A and influenza [Read More…]

Does the TikTok trend of face taping to stop wrinkles work? A doctor weighs in
@lila50isthenewfword/TikTok (NEW YORK) — Simply search the hashtag #facetaping on social media and you’ll get tens of thousands of posts about this beauty trend that promises to help prevent wrinkles and smooth fine lines. Face [Read More…]

Suicide can be contagious for teens, research shows. Here’s how parents can help
xijian/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Rates of mental health emergencies are increasing among teenagers around the world, according to a new study from the University of Calgary. It found an increase in pediatric emergency room [Read More…]

COVID-19 death rates varied dramatically across US, major analysis finds
Stefan Cristian Cioata/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Death rates from COVID-19 varied dramatically across the United States, a major new analysis finds. The report, published Thursday in medical journal The Lancet, looked at the rate [Read More…]

Rare conjoined twin returns home after successful separation surgery
Finley Family Photo (FORT WORTH, Texas) — One Texas family is celebrating an extra special homecoming this week. Five-month-old baby JamieLynn Finley was discharged from the Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, on [Read More…]

Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is on the rise in children, but it’s not necessarily bad news
ART4STOCK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — A growing number of children in the United States are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder according to a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and [Read More…]

Intimate AI chatbot connections raise questions over tech’s therapeutic role
Scott shows off ‘Sarina’ the AI avatar he created in the app Replika. — ABC News (NEW YORK) — As artificial intelligence gains more capabilities the public has flocked to apps like ChatGPT to produce [Read More…]