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Senate votes to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary
Kennedy managed to allay the concerns of several key GOP senators over his anti-vaccine activism. Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican to vote against him.
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Grandview mom starts nonprofit to raise awareness about PPCM
Brianna Harris-Henderson started the nonprofit Let’s Talk PPCM to bring awareness to Peripartum Cardiomyopathy or PPCM. A condition she knows about firsthand.
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Trump is unlikely to end Medicare drug price talks — here's what that means for patients and pharma
Trump could either weaken the negotiations in a way that benefits the pharmaceutical industry, or try to achieve even deeper savings to outdo his predecessor.
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Body scan technology used for insight of cardiovascular risk
They say a picture is worth a thousand words and in at least one case, it can save your life. Health reporter Bianca Castro has the story with how body scans can give doctors a picture of your cardiovascular risk.
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Trump's China tariffs likely to drive up drug prices, spur shortages, experts say
China is playing an increasing role in manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Become a lifesaver this American Heart Month!
NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are proud to support the American Heart Association, and throughout February, we are dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of CPR training. We invite you to take a stand and become a beacon of hope in our community by equipping yourself, your family, and your friends with CPR training. Every year, over 23,000 children…
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FDA approves new type of nonopioid painkiller for acute pain
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new type of nonopioid painkiller from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, NBC News reported.
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RFK Jr. stumbles on Medicaid at Senate confirmation hearing
If he is confirmed as health and human services secretary, Kennedy would oversee the implementation of Medicaid, in addition to Medicare and the Affordable Care Act.
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‘Are you supportive of these onesies?': Sanders grills RFK Jr. on anti-vaccine apparel
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. questioned RFK Jr. about the infant onesies once sold by Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine nonprofit Kennedy founded, in his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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‘It is life and death': Colorado senator blasts RFK Jr. on past statements
Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about flip-flopping views on healthcare issues during his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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RFK Jr. says he is ‘pro-safety,' not ‘anti-vaccine,' in hearing opening statement
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, appeared before the Senate Finance Committee for his first confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
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UnitedHealthcare taps company veteran Tim Noel as new CEO following Brian Thompson killing
Noel was the head of Medicare and retirement at UnitedHealthcare, the largest private health insurer in the U.S. and the insurance arm of UnitedHealth Group.
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DOJ sues Walgreens for ‘knowingly' filling millions of prescriptions that lacked legit medical purposes
The lawsuit was filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Chicago.
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Ozempic is in the next round of Medicare drug price negotiations. See the full list of 15 medications
The talks around drugs including Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, GSK’s Trelegy Ellipta, and Pfizer’s Xtandi will set Medicare prices that go into effect in 2027.
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Supreme Court to weigh reinstating Obamacare care requirements struck down by lower court
Challengers raised religious and procedural objections to some of the requirements.
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Biden administration bans unpaid medical bills from appearing on credit reports
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports, where they can block people from mortgages, car loans or small business loans.
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New year, new health benefits? Here's how to keep your out-of-pocket costs down
Looking into how your 2025 insurance plan covers your existing doctors and prescriptions can help fend off surprise bills later.
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‘Would he have lived?' When insurance companies deny cancer care to patients
Health insurers are increasingly interfering in care, an NBC News investigation found. Doctors say the stakes are highest in cancer care, when delays can be the difference between life and death.
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Faith-based cost-sharing seemed like an alternative to health insurance, until the childbirth bills arrived
Health care sharing ministries advertise reimbursements for members’ medical bills. But they are largely unregulated, and most have restrictions on maternity coverage.
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As health secretary, RFK Jr. could hold enormous influence over childhood vaccines
The secretary can appoint members to a CDC advisory panel that makes recommendations on vaccinations.