Flu hospitalizations in New York hit record high
More than 4,500 New York residents were hospitalized with the flu last week — marking the highest number…
Who’ll pay for AI in health care? 3 trends to watch in 2026
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Deadly Fungus Spreads Across 27 States as CDC Warns Drug-Resistant Infections Are Rising
A drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris has been reported in 27 US states this year, with more…
Emergency surgery claim is still in limbo
Q: I desperately need your help with Anthem Blue Cross. Almost two years ago, I underwent emergency spinal…
Drugmaker known for ALS medication to be acquired by Japanese company in $2.5B deal
A pharmaceutical company based in New Jersey that’s known for its FDA-approved treatment for ALS is set to…
Cognizant faces lawsuits in US over TriZetto Healthcare data breach
US-listed software service provider Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp is facing multiple class action lawsuits after its healthcare claims…
Criteria for weight-loss jabs on NHS tightened in large parts of England
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Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert
Nick TriggleHealth correspondent Getty Images The number of patients in hospital with flu has fallen in England, but…
Bangkok Post – Japan’s hospital dogs bring moments of normalcy to seriously ill children
As a Labrador retriever named Masa entered a pediatric hospital ward in Tokyo, children’s eyes lit up. Masa…
MLB star Shohei Ohtani joins Kirin as official ‘Immune Care’ ambassador
The campaign will focus on the Kirin iMUSE supplement series, which is built around Kirin’s postbiotic Lactococcus lactis…
What It Really Costs to Go Without Health Insurance
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Here’s How Long You Should Walk Every Day to Prevent Back Pain
If back pain can be reliably prevented, not only will quality of life be improved, but it will…