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Some food banks see up to 1,800% surge in demand since SNAP benefits were halted

Thursday, November 13

(NEW YORK) -- Food banks and pantries have been experiencing historic demand since SNAP benefits halted on Nov. 1 for many Americans due to the federal government shutdown.That halt affected nearly 42 million Americans, many of whom are older or low-income, and use benefits... Read More.

FDA removes ‘black box’ warning label on hormone replacement therapy for menopause

Monday, November 10

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration said Monday it will remove the "black box" warning from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products for menopause.The change comes after two studies in the early 2000s claimed that there were major risks associated with HRT, including... Read More.

Canada loses measles elimination status amid year-long outbreak: Health officials

Monday, November 10

(NEW YORK) -- Canada has lost its measles elimination status after struggling to contain a year-long outbreak, the country's public health agency announced on Monday.The Public Health Agency of Canada said it was informed of the loss by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)... Read More.

Trump administration announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices for many Americans

Thursday, November 6

The Trump administration announced deals on Thursday with pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly that would lower the cost of GLP-1 drugs for many Americans, including those on Medicare.The administration negotiated how much both the government and consumers would pay for the drugs,... Read More.

Eli Lilly’s next generation weight loss drug shows promise, early trial results suggest

Thursday, November 6

(NEW YORK) -- Eli Lilly's next generation of weight loss drugs appear to show promise, possibly leading to even faster weight loss and added health benefits, early trial results suggest.The pharmaceutical company presented the results for its newer drug at the annual ObesityWeek conference... Read More.

Some SNAP recipients say they have to choose between rent and food amid halt in benefits

Thursday, November 6

(NEW YORK) -- Over the last week, Martina Santos said she feels like she's been living a nightmare.The 67-year-old from the Bronx, New York, is one of the nearly 42 million Americans who saw their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits lapse on Nov.... Read More.

Debunking 8 claims about breast cancer screening: What every woman needs to know about detection

Thursday, October 30

(NEW YORK) -- When it comes to early detection, mammograms remain the only screening test proven to reduce deaths from breast cancer in average-risk women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.However, only about 75% of eligible U.S. women schedule regular... Read More.

Head Start programs serving nearly 65,000 kids at risk of closing amid government shutdown

Thursday, October 30

(NEW YORK) -- Tens of thousands of children and families could be affected by dozens of Head Start programs potentially closing if the federal government shutdown extends past Nov. 1.About 134 programs across 41 states and Puerto Rico will see their operational funding cease... Read More.

Texas AG sues makers of Tylenol over hiding alleged links to autism

Tuesday, October 28

(NEW YORK) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the makers of Tylenol, Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, claiming that they deceptively marketed the over-the-counter medication to pregnant women despite alleged links to autism and other disorders.“Big Pharma betrayed America by profiting off of pain... Read More.

Women reach heart health goals with less exercise than men, new study suggests

Monday, October 27

(NEW YORK) -- Women may need less exercise than men to gain similar protection against coronary heart disease, according to a new study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research.The findings come from an observational study of more than 85,000 adults in the United Kingdom who... Read More.

Some Americans fear high premiums if ACA enhanced subsidies expire: ‘It’s very much a worry’

Tuesday, October 21

(NEW YORK) -- As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, some Americans are worried about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.The subsidies, or premium tax credits, help lower or eliminate the out-of-pocket cost of monthly premiums for those who... Read More.

California officials confirm 1st US case of severe mpox strain with no travel history

Thursday, October 16

(NEW YORK) -- The first U.S. case of a more severe strain of mpox without any recent travel history has been identified in California.Health officials said this week that the case was confirmed in a Long Beach resident. The patient required hospitalization and is... Read More.

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Some food banks see up to 1,800% surge in demand since SNAP benefits were halted

FDA removes ‘black box’ warning label on hormone replacement therapy for menopause

Canada loses measles elimination status amid year-long outbreak: Health officials

Trump administration announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices for many Americans

Eli Lilly’s next generation weight loss drug shows promise, early trial results suggest

Some SNAP recipients say they have to choose between rent and food amid halt in benefits

Debunking 8 claims about breast cancer screening: What every woman needs to know about detection

Head Start programs serving nearly 65,000 kids at risk of closing amid government shutdown

Texas AG sues makers of Tylenol over hiding alleged links to autism

Women reach heart health goals with less exercise than men, new study suggests

Some Americans fear high premiums if ACA enhanced subsidies expire: ‘It’s very much a worry’

California officials confirm 1st US case of severe mpox strain with no travel history

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