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California’s next governor will face tough decisions on a highly controversial piece of healthcare policy.
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A growing number of 20-somethings are trying to freeze time with preventive Botox treatments. Here's what's behind the trend.
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The warning about possible gasoline contamination was caused by a false positive during routine testing.
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Medicare announced 15 lower drugs after a second round of negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. The drugs include Ozempic and also drugs to treat asthma, breast cancer and leukemia.
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Instead of weekly injections, patients will soon be able to swallow a daily pill to lose weight. Novo Nordisk's pill form of Wegovy is the first to gain Food and Drug Administration approval.
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Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions.
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Immigrants make up a significant proportion of all the country's doctors. New policies are making it harder and less appealing for foreign-born physicians to come to the U.S.Listen 4:16
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Medical and occupational safety experts warn that current regulations won’t protect hundreds of workers.
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A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage that previously stated, 'Vaccines do not cause autism,' has been changed to cast doubt on the scientific research that supports the finding.Listen 3:33
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Storm runoff may have contaminated ocean and bay recreational waters.
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L.A. County public health officials have said the individual was an older adult with underlying health conditions and encouraged all eligible residents to get vaccinated against influenza.Listen 0:43
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With a new flu virus variant circulating, scientists fear more sickness this winter. The vaccine may be slightly less effective, but doctors still urge getting one ASAP.Listen 2:36
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It's trendy in some circles to replace drinking with consuming cannabis. But can it help people with a drinking problem cut back? Scientists set up a bar in the lab to find out.Listen 3:51
