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DC gym shooter gave ominous quote on mold issues months before he opened fire
The doctor who opened fire inside a Washington, D.C., gym killing the building manager of his apartment complex after a long-running dispute about black mold — and knew exactly where to find him before carrying out the shooting, according to…
Africa must rethink how it invests in healthcare
I arrived in Nairobi for a continental media workshop on health investment in Africa, organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), expecting to learn about the challenges facing health systems across the continent, the…
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Trump's FDA Pick on Thin Ice; AI to Fight Insurance Denials; Coffee and Gut Health
Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Doubts have emerged among Senate Republicans about Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, President Trump's pick to run the FDA, just days before a key vote on her nomination by the Senate health…
Seven ways Democrats can help ordinary Americans and stand up to the oligarchs
Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The historic repudiation of President Donald Trump's agenda on Election Day had lots of ingredients. Voters were outraged over data…
Expert's 5 questions NHS patients should ask to get treated sooner
An expert has listed five essential questions he claims more NHS patients should ask, as they may help speed up their care. His advice comes as he strongly urges anyone stuck on NHS waiting lists to explore alternative treatment options amid…
2027 Open Season Exchange: BCBS' David Yoder on how to make smarter healthcare decisions
With Open Season now underway, federal employees and retirees have a key opportunity to evaluate health insurance options, changing benefits and varying premium increases ahead of plan year 2027. But over the next several weeks, it will be critical…
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Navigating the regulatory maze of influencer marketing
Influencer marketing has changed the way brands speak to consumers. What began largely as sponsored posts and celebrity endorsements has become integrated brand strategy. As the creator economy becomes more complex, a question remains: is the…
AI barely drove votes. Voters still wanted a crackdown.
Data centers became one of the most visible targets of voter resistance to the AI boom in the 2026 midterms. Across 41 local ballot-measure contests, the side opposing development prevailed in all but one. But some post-election polling suggests…
'Necessary expense': More customers are willing to spend $400 (or more) for a haircut
Add Boston.com on Google (opens in a new tab) Add Boston.com as your preferred source on Google to see more of our stories. It's around noon on a recent weekday, and the upscale salons lining Newbury Street are booked solid. Rows of women in…
2027 Open Season Exchange: NMFA's Eileen Huck on choosing the right TRICARE plan for you
It's that time of year again: open enrollment season for TRICARE beneficiaries. Through Dec. 8, military service members and their families can explore health insurance plans offered by the Defense Department and sign up for 2027 coverage.
I moved to Seattle from India for my husband's job. The loneliness, cost of living, and toll on my body shocked me.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Neha Shah, the 38-year-old founder of Ayurvedic Intelligence, who is based in the Seattle metropolitan area. It's been edited for length and clarity. I expected my transition of moving from…
5 things to know about new Red Sox slugger Jake Bauers
Add Boston.com on Google (opens in a new tab) Add Boston.com as your preferred source on Google to see more of our stories. It didn't take long for Craig Breslow and the Red Sox to bolster their lineup this offseason. According to ESPN's Jeff…
Orange County school board to vote on teacher health care contract dispute
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orange County School Board is set to vote Friday on a months-long contract dispute with the teachers' union — a decision that affects the financial future of more than 10,000 teachers. The dispute comes down to…
CVS is planning a huge corporate breakup after drug price criticism. Did Louisiana play a role?
CVS Health — a massive enterprise that owns an insurer, a benefits management company, health clinics and retail pharmacies, among others — announced this month it is splitting off its pharmacy business into a completely separate…
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