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Former doctor is sentenced to life in prison after conviction for sexually abusing patients

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Former doctor is sentenced to life in prison after conviction for sexually abusing patients

‘I am extremely grateful’: Trauma survivors share stories of endurance at GW Hospital

‘I am extremely grateful’: Trauma survivors share stories of endurance at GW Hospital

Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYC’s push to ban mail on Rikers Island

Faulty fentanyl tests spurred NYC’s push to ban mail on Rikers Island

What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people

What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people

Dallas doctor gets 190 years for tampering with IV bags used in surgeries

Dallas doctor gets 190 years for tampering with IV bags used in surgeries

An Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it’s a first

An Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it’s a first

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UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak

UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak

Which health insurance plan may be right for you?

Which health insurance plan may be right for you?

Alexandria votes to stop smoke and vape shops from opening near schools

Alexandria votes to stop smoke and vape shops from opening near schools

Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this year

Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this year

Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion ‘gag rule’ governing US aid

Health advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion ‘gag rule’ governing US aid

Nonprofit pushing for Medicare coverage of blood test that checks for more than 50 cancers

Nonprofit pushing for Medicare coverage of blood test that checks for more than 50 cancers

What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid

What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid

She just turned 100 and says her secret is love. DC police returned that love Tuesday

She just turned 100 and says her secret is love. DC police returned that love Tuesday

The World Food Prize Foundation announces changes to expand international reach

The World Food Prize Foundation announces changes to expand international reach

Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw

Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw

Health workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths

Health workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths

Poultry infected with bird flu found on commercial farm in England

Poultry infected with bird flu found on commercial farm in England

Doctors say RFK Jr.’s anti-Ozempic stance perpetuates stigma and misrepresents evidence

Doctors say RFK Jr.’s anti-Ozempic stance perpetuates stigma and misrepresents evidence

The UK thinks weight loss drugs could ease unemployment. Experts say that’s a fantasy

The UK thinks weight loss drugs could ease unemployment. Experts say that’s a fantasy

US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

Whooping cough resurgence reported in DC region and nationwide

Whooping cough resurgence reported in DC region and nationwide

Here’s how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation’s top health agencies

Here’s how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to remake the nation’s top health agencies

Pakistani province declares health emergency due to smog and locks down two cities

Pakistani province declares health emergency due to smog and locks down two cities

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