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FDA Finally Proposes a Nicotine Crackdown, Years in the Making

— Estimates suggest millions of deaths would be averted within the century

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California Doctors Lose Homes and Much More to Devastating Fires

"Not only did we lose our home. We lost our community," Malibu doctor says

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Should Alcohol Be a Part of Medical School Events?

The surgeon general's proposal for cancer warnings on alcoholic drinks offers a moment to reflect

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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Foods, Ingested Drugs

Consumer advocates praised the decision

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Those with MA and traditional Medicare plans had similar rates of care and spending on "extras"

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This past week in healthcare investigations

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Toxic chemicals in drinking water after a fire pose risks from temporary nausea to cancer

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Experts Pitch Major Overhaul to How Obesity Is Diagnosed

Global commission makes the case to move beyond BMI, incorporate other measures of body fat

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Major PBMs Inflated Drug Prices, Pocketing $7.3 Billion Along the Way, FTC Says

Three largest PBMs reimbursed own pharmacies at higher rates than independent ones, report finds

Jan 14, 2025
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FDA Proposes 'Nutrition Info' Label for Front of Food Packages

Label would focus on levels of sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars

Jan 14, 2025
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How Should I Prioritize Self-Care During Training?

A Q&A with a residency program director

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Biden Health Officials Say They Built Up Pandemic Defenses. Trump Promises Changes.

The outgoing administration releases a "roadmap" for defenses against infectious diseases

Jan 14, 2025
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Nurse Practitioners Top 'Best Jobs' Rankings Again

PAs also placed high in U.S. News & World Report's rankings

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The Smoldering Symphony of Los Angeles: The Burn and Afterburn

Let's tap into our occupational and environmental medicine resources

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What Do We Know About the Pink Flame Retardants Used to Slow the Los Angeles Fires?

Potential effects on environment and wildlife

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Chicken Broth Recall; Medicaid at Risk; Princess Kate Thanks Medical Staff

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

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More U.K. Abortion Patients Relying on Cycle Tracking Over Hormonal Contraception

Increasing reluctance to use hormonal contraception may be a contributing factor

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