Understanding Medicare’s Prior Approval Pilot Program—and What States Will Be Impacted
Democrat lawmakers have raised concerns that prior authorization practices could “limit patients’ access to life-saving care.” …
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Why You Still Have Stress Dreams About School
It’s the morning of your big exam, and you haven’t been to a single class all semester. Sound familiar? …
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Climate-Fueled Wildfires Are Reversing Clean Air Progress
Wildfires are reversing decades of clean air standards in Canada and the U.S., according to new data. …
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What to Know About Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine Right Now
Questions about the COVID-19 shot abound as federal recommendations shift and medical groups issue clashing guidance. …
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Amid Chaos at CDC, White House Stands With RFK Jr.’s Decision to Fire Director
The show of support came a day after the C.D.C. was plunged into chaos …
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CDC Director Susan Monarez Leaving Weeks Into Job
Monarez, a longtime federal government scientist, was confirmed to the role in late July. …
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Extreme Heat May Make You Age Faster
Consistent exposure to high temperatures might be making you age more quickly. …
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A Rare Flesh-Eating Screwworm Infects U.S. Resident
The pest, which typically affects livestock, feasts on healthy tissue and can be deadly if not promptly treated. …
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Mississippi Declares a Public Health Emergency Over Infant Deaths
The highest infant mortality rate in a decade has spurred the state to declare a crisis. …
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Scientists Link U.S. Air Pollution From Oil and Gas To 91,000 Premature Deaths Each Year
Air pollution from oil and gas production and use in the U.S. has an enormous health toll. A new study tallies the cost. …