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World - The Guardian
Weight loss jabs not ‘quick fix’ for UK worklessness, health experts warn
Scientists say using the drugs to get people back into work could carry logistical and ethical problems. Weight loss jabs are not a “quick fix” and the health secretary’s plan to use them to help ...October 18 -
Business - CNBC
Merck says experimental RSV treatment protected infants in trial, paving way for potential approval
Merck is discussing the study data with regulators worldwide, with a goal of making the treatment available for infants as early as the 2025 to 2026 RSV season.October 18 -
Business - Inc.
Why U.S. Economic Health Depends on Wealthy Consumers
Affluent Americans are driving retail spending, which could sustain healthy growth for the next year.October 18 -
Business - The New York Times
At the Grocery Store, Blinded by the Light of the ‘Health Halo’
The term refers to the perception that a food product is generally good for us based on a single claim, casting subliminal power over our diets and dollars.October 18 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Intrum seeks U.S. bankruptcy protection to restructure $4.7 billion net debt
Intrum, Europe's biggest debt collector, said on Friday it will file for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as it seeks to restructure its own finances. The company ...October 18 -
Health - ABC News
Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...October 17 -
World - ABC News
Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Harris: Trump 'has no idea' about women's health care
Vice President Harris on Thursday night made an appeal to female voters at a rally in Wisconsin, arguing former President Trump doesn’t know what he’s talking about when it comes to women’s health ...October 18 -
Top stories - CBS News
Postpartum mental health care still out of reach for many
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.October 17 -
Business - Inc.
How Sweetgreen and Ghia Redefined Fast-Casual Dining and Beverages for the Health-Obsessed
At the Inc. 5000 Conference, Sweetgreen’s Nicolas Jammet and Ghia’s Melanie Masarin explained how they noticed gaps in the market that created opportunities for major growth.October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
It’s localization, not globalization, for the health of the US economy
The U.S. is undergoing a transformative shift away from globalization and toward localization, with initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act prioritizing ...October 17 -
Business - MarketWatch
Elevance Health’s stock slumps 13% as profit dented by ‘unprecedented’ Medicaid challenges
Elevance Health Inc.’s stock tumbled 13% Thursday and weighed on rivals after the health insurer’s third-quarter profit fell short of estimates amid ”unprecedented” challenges in the Medicaid ...October 17 -
World - The Guardian
‘Race science’ group say they accessed sensitive UK health data
Exclusive: Fringe network recorded boasting of securing data from UK Biobank trove donated by 500,000 volunteers. Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss ...October 17 -
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World - Financial Times
UK should use private capital to rebuild NHS, say health leaders
Report by NHS Confederation concludes that ministers are likely to need several options to raise capitalOctober 17 -
World - The Guardian
Standing desks may be bad for your health, study suggests
Researchers say stand-up working could increase chance of developing swollen veins and blood clots. They have been billed as the ultimate antidote to sitting in front of a screen all day at the ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
More than 1,500 physicians call on Trump to release health care plan
More than 1,500 physicians around the country are calling on former President Trump to release his health care plan with three weeks until election day. In the new letter authored by the Committee ...October 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
Health care fraudster Philip Esformes is latest Trump clemency recipient to be arrested
Philip Esformes, whose 20-year prison sentence for a massive, $1.3 billion Medicare fraud scheme was commuted in 2020 by then-President Donald Trump, was arrested over the weekend in Florida on ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Florida health officials sued for censorship over abortion campaign ad
The citizen-led ballot initiative Floridians Protecting Freedom has filed a lawsuit against state health officials alleging political speech has been censored in the state. The Florida Department ...October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Mental health patients could get job coach visits in hospital, minister tells BBC
Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Lords committee calls on Labour to restore protections for modern slavery victims
Peers say protections have been undermined by three immigration acts passed by the previous government. Labour should restore protections for victims of modern slavery, which have been undermined ...October 16 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insights on UnitedHealth Group, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Zealand Pharma’s Petrelintide, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Health care fraudster Philip Esformes is latest Trump clemency recipient to be arrested
Donald Trump commuted the 20-year prison sentence of Philip Esformes, convicted of a massive Medicare fraud, during the then-president's final weeks in office.October 15 -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Flood-Protection Rule That Trump Rolled Back
A Trump-era rollback of flood-protection rules has left critical infrastructure projects at higher risk, experts say.October 15 -
Business - Inc.
Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care
The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.October 15 -
Tech - VentureBeat
Jacksepticeye’s Thankmas 2024 partners with mental health crisis hotlines
Thankmas, one of the biggest charitable events in the game space, is back again -- this time supporting crisis hotlines in the U.S. and U.K.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Taiwan to have satellite internet service as protection in case of Chinese attack
Coverage with UK-European provider will be in place by end of month, says island’s main telecoms company. Taiwan is expected to have access to low earth orbit satellite internet service by the end ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
France warns it could block €15.5bn Sanofi consumer health deal
Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in countryOctober 15 -
Top stories - ABC News
Voters consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners
California and Nevada voters will decide in November if they want to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slaveryOctober 15 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Is Bone Broth Really Brimming With Health Benefits?
It’s called “liquid gold” on TikTok. We asked experts if there’s any science behind the health claims.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
238 doctors, health care providers call on Trump to release medical records
The letter comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is criticizing former President Donald Trump for a lack of transparency about his health.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
How Democrats are making health care more affordable
As physicians, we are witnessing firsthand how growing health care costs affect average Americans.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
California’s deepfake ban can’t fool the deep protections of the First Amendment
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Assembly Bill 2839, which bans altered content during election season if it is materially deceptive and falsely portrays a candidate, in an ...October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
After Trump campaign request, Secret Service details added protection
The Secret Service detailed Sunday the added protection for former President Trump after his campaign sent “several requests” for additional security. “The United States Secret Service is prepared ...October 13