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Trump’s actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn

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Trump’s actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn

Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know

Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know

Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one

Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one

Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027

Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027

Vienna police warn parents about e-bikes modifications kids are making

Vienna police warn parents about e-bikes modifications kids are making

Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes

Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes

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Trump administration suspends funding for New York’s Medicaid fraud unit

Trump administration suspends funding for New York’s Medicaid fraud unit

How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning

How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning

Congo bans gatherings in areas far from Ebola outbreak. Some say it limits dissent

Congo bans gatherings in areas far from Ebola outbreak. Some say it limits dissent

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streets

New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streets

Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces

Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces

Nursing gains ‘professional’ label for student loans after judge’s ruling, but theology now dropped

Nursing gains ‘professional’ label for student loans after judge’s ruling, but theology now dropped

Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling

Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling

FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.

FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.

Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules

Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules

Europe’s record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress

Europe’s record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress

States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans

States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans

Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise

Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets

New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets

Virginia counselor wins a DC licensing case based on free speech

Virginia counselor wins a DC licensing case based on free speech

Lawmakers say White House demolition debris at East Potomac Park poses health risk

Lawmakers say White House demolition debris at East Potomac Park poses health risk

Fairfax Co. seeks to exempt Potomac River to protect water if Va. declares drought emergency

Fairfax Co. seeks to exempt Potomac River to protect water if Va. declares drought emergency

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