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FDA abortion pill review angers GOP lawmakers

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Pennsylvania at the center of US measles outbreaks

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Synthetically concentrated kratom derivatives draw federal attention

Presented by {beacon} Healthcare PRESENTED BY The Big Story Synthetically concentrated kratom derivatives draw federal attention The spread of "gas...

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What to know about 7-OH, MGPI, the synthetic kratom extracts known as 'gas station opioid'

Federal authorities and lawmakers are cracking down on synthetic concentrates of kratom, an herbal product sold legally over the counter in most...

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HHS endorses DEA move to schedule synthetic kratom extracts

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Friday added its recommendations to the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) move to schedule...

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GOP priorities alienate MAHA supporters

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Minnesota demands answers in Medicaid fraud fight with Trump

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Drugmakers challenge Trump admin pilot program

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story PhRMA sues over drug pricing pilot Drugmakers are challenging a new...

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Plague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to know

The death of Russian lab technician researching the plague has set off alarms abroad and at home as observers note resemblances to the conditions that...

06.10.2026 10

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Appeals court to hear lawsuit against RFK Jr. vaccine moves

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Trump administration announces new additions to hospital price transparency regulations

The Trump administration on Monday announced new amendments to the hospital price transparency rules enacted during President Trump's first term,...

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What to know about Trump's MAHA-backed push for psychedelic research

The Trump administration, under the influence of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, is exploring the potential use of psychedelic...

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Families sue to stop Trump's ban on medical care for trans youth

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02.10.2026 10

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Grassley calls on Trump administration to ban kratom "NOW"

Sen. Chuck Grassley (D-Iowa) on Friday called on the Trump administration to finalize its proposed rule limiting the sale of kratom, a plant with...

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Pennsylvania surpasses 900 measles cases

Pennsylvania on Monday surpassed 900 measles cases, after adding more than 100 additional cases in the past week. The Pennsylvania Department of...

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Shaheen presses Senate to cap insulin costs

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Democratic senators accuse Kennedy of not adhering to ethics agreement in vaccine lawsuit

A group of Senate Democrats questioned whether Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. potentially concealed an agreement to collect...

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Trump admin reportedly considers NIH grant approval takeover

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Trump reportedly looking to take over NIH grantmaking Dissatisfied...

21.09.2026 10

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White House drafting executive order to take over NIH grant approvals: Reports

The Trump administration is reportedly putting together an executive order to move the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) grant approval process...

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Kim introduces bill to eliminate long waiting periods for disability benefits

Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Thursday introduced legislation to phase out waiting periods for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare...

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Cassidy: Trump’s handling of measles a 'terrible legacy'

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McConnell's return shines spotlight on older lawmakers

Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) expected return to the Senate next week is drawing attention again to the health of aging lawmakers. McConnell, 84, was...

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Roughly half of hospitals complying with price transparency rules: Report

Even though compliance rates have reached a record high, only about half of U.S. hospitals are in full compliance with federal price transparency...

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Collins's Kavanaugh vote becomes key weapon for opponents

Democrats and reproductive rights groups are zeroing in on Sen. Susan Collins’s (R-Maine) vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh as a pillar of...

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Democrats weigh how big to go on healthcare reform in midterm push

Democratic lawmakers and policy groups are all throwing their ideas for healthcare reform in the ring, but it remains to be seen what the party is...

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What to know about respiratory vaccine recommendations

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story What to know about respiratory vaccine recommendations Several...

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Leading medical groups update flu, COVID vaccine recommendations amid confusion

A coalition of leading medical groups has released its own vaccine recommendations for the 2026-27 respiratory viral season based on their independent...

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Protect Our Care targeting 29 House Republicans

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Employer health costs expected to see sharpest increase in 20+ years: Survey

The cost of employer health benefits is projected to jump by the highest degree in more than 20 years next year, according to new projections released...

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Federal court rejects PhRMA challenge to Medicare drug price negotiation

A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled against a lawsuit filed by representatives of the pharmaceutical industry challenging the federal Medicare...

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RFK Jr. responds to Shapiro over measles-related deaths

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shot back at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) on social media after the governor...

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2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Two people die from measles in Pennsylvania Two unvaccinated people...

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FDA approves new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a new test for Alzheimer's disease, marking the fourth time such a blood test has been...

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Back-to-school season fuels growing measles concerns

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Back-to-school season expected to worsen record measles outbreak

With kids returning to school amid the worst year of measles in more than 30 years and a record number of children report exemptions from vaccines,...

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Employer health costs projected to rise 9.5 percent

A new risk analysis released by leading insurance broker Aon this week projected that employer health costs in the U.S. will rise by roughly 10...

21.08.2026 20

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Drugmakers still struggling to keep up with spiking estrogen patch demand

The pharmaceutical industry is warning that estrogen patches continue to be in shortage in the U.S. as manufacturers struggle to keep up with...

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Trump’s FDA nominee draws mixed reception

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Democrats demand Medicaid stop sharing info with ICE

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Kindergarten vaccine exemptions hit all time high

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Kindergarten vaccine exemptions hit all time high The percentage of...

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Drugmakers uninterested in Trump's order to split up MMR vaccine

President Trump's executive order recommending that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine be split up across three different appointments is...

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Trump admin escalates fight against transgender care

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Trump administration finalizes rule restricting trans healthcare for minors on Medicaid

The Trump administration on Tuesday released a final rule blocking the use of federal Medicaid dollars for transgender healthcare for minors, as well...

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Trump administration blocks federal funding for transgender care for minors

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What to know about Trump's vaccine executive order

President Trump signed an executive order Monday advancing "Make America Healthy Again" vaccine priorities, issuing recommendations to split up...

10.08.2026 20

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White House thrusts vaccines back into headlines

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RFK Jr. set to release food ingredient review

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What’s next for Fauci?

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06.08.2026 10

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Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt

The Senate committee chaired by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Thursday voted to refer former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci to be held in...

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Hemp fight trips up spending bill

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story GOP hemp fight delays spending bill An internal GOP fight over...

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