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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

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It’s “going to streamline it in some incremental ways only,” Dr. Adam Gaffney , a critical care doctor and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, told NBC News. But experts say the changes may not go far enough. Mehmet Oz , head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), said. AHIP previewed some of the coming changes.

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‘Gas Station Heroin’ Spurs Spike in Poison Control Calls, FDA Warns

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More than a dozen needed intensive care. ” She emphasized that people dealing with depression, anxiety, pain or opioid addiction should see a health care professional to get an approved treatment. .” Between 2018 and 2023, tianeptine-related calls to U.S. .” And, the U.S. Amid a rise in calls to U.S.

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Texas Governor Blocks THC Ban, Keeping Gummies and Vapes Legal

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In 2023, Florida Gov. These products contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the chemical responsible for a marijuana high. The proposed law would have made it a misdemeanor to own, make or sell THC products. Abbott, a Republican, waited until the final deadline to reject the bill, the AP said.

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BowFlex Recalls 3.8 Million Dumbbells After Injury Reports

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which changed its name to BowFlex in 2023, CBS News reported. But the CPSC says the adjustable design may pose a safety hazard. The recalled units include 3.7 million sets sold by Nautilus Inc., BowFlex filed for bankruptcy in March 2024. If they were bought from BowFlex (formerly Nautilus), a prorated voucher can be requested instead.

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NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

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MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will fund studies of the long-term health effects of a 2023 Ohio train derailment that released more than 1 million pounds of hazardous chemicals into the soil, air and water. Allison also praised the decision to involve the community in shaping the research.