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Medicaid plans aren’t required to cover Wegovy for weight loss and obesity, but some do and others are considering adding it for those uses. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle …
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FDA proposed to ban formaldehyde from hair relaxers and misses its own deadline : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Food and Drug Administration has missed its own deadline to propose a ban on the use of formaldehyde as an ingredient in hair relaxers and hair straighteners on the …
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States consider whether to add coverage for some obesity medicines
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMedicaid is required to cover almost all drugs, but Congress specifically excluded those for weight loss. Even so, 16 states now cover Wegovy. Others are considering it, but it could …
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The invisible lives — and deaths — of the children of sex workers
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesChildren of sex workers are a neglected population facing serious health issues and at risk for premature death. A new effort sheds light on a group that’s often missing from …
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KFF Health News illustration KFF Health News illustration President Joe Biden counts among his accomplishments the record-high number of people — more than 21 million — who enrolled in Obamacare …
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Some asthma inhalers emit greenhouse gases. But can patients afford to switch? : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMiguel Divo shows his patient, Joel Rubinstein, a dry powder inhaler. It’s an alternative to some puff inhalers that emit potent greenhouse gases, but is equally effective for many patients …
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Walmart is ending its telehealth service and closing over 50 health clinics : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with Forbes senior healthcare contributor Bruce Japsen about why Walmart is closing 51 health clinics and what this means for the rural populations they served. AYESHA …
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Mammograms should start at age 40, hormone therapy for menopause is safe, studies find
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMammograms should start at age 40, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce. And a new study finds hormone therapy for menopause symptoms is safe.
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Could the U.S. produce an effective bird flu vaccine for humans, if needed? : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe federal government says it has taken steps toward developing a vaccine to protect against bird flu should it become a threat to humans. skodonnell/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption …