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State lawmakers debate high cost of medication

State lawmakers debate high cost of medication

A key House committee heard testimony Tuesday on several bills aimed at making insulin and other drugs more affordable and accessible.
by Tim Pugmire

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Trump administration says entire Affordable Care Act should be repealed

Trump administration says entire Affordable Care Act should be repealed

A letter from the Department of Justice announced the shift, in support of a district court judge's ruling that the law is unconstitutional. The case will likely end up in the Supreme Court.
by Laurel Wamsley

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After Mueller report memo, Democrats turn to health care -- for now

After Mueller report memo, Democrats turn to health care -- for now

After the special counsel apparently found no conspiracy by the Trump campaign to attack the 2016 election with Russia, Democrats in Congress want to focus on health care with help from the president.
by Kelsey Snell and Brian Naylor

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Soccer-playing engineer calls foul on pricey knee brace

Soccer-playing engineer calls foul on pricey knee brace

After a sports injury, Esteban Serrano owed $829.41 for a knee brace purchased with insurance through his doctor's office. The same kind of brace costs less than $250 online.
by Paula Andalo

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To curb kids' sugary drink habits, pediatricians now call for soda taxes

To curb kids' sugary drink habits, pediatricians now call for soda taxes

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association, in a joint statement, endorsed taxes on sugary drinks, restrictions on marketing to kids and incentives for healthier purchases.
by Allison Aubrey

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Doubts rise about evidence that U.S. diplomats in Cuba were attacked

Doubts rise about evidence that U.S. diplomats in Cuba were attacked

Nearly two years after the U.S. said diplomats in Cuba had been injured in a series of "health attacks," many scientists say there's still no proof anyone was injured.
by Jon Hamilton

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From 'nappuccinos' to more weekend z's: strategies to catch up on lost sleep

From 'nappuccinos' to more weekend z's: strategies to catch up on lost sleep

Sleeping in on the weekend or taking a brief nap can help you recover from a single bad night. But just five consecutive nights of too little sleep can lead to weight gain and elevated blood sugar.
by Allison Aubrey

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Are the risks of drugs that enhance imaging tests overblown?

Are the risks of drugs that enhance imaging tests overblown?

A contrast agent doesn't make you feel better or treat what's ailing you. But by making CT scans clearer, contrast might be crucial in helping your doctor make the right diagnosis.
by Clayton Dalton

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