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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Brooklyn's Maimonides Hospital Joins NYC's Public Health Network

In a significant move, Maimonides Health, a key healthcare provider in Brooklyn, has decided to merge with New York City's public health system. This decision aims to stabilize its financial situation and ensure that healthcare services remain accessible in Brooklyn, the city's most populated boroug

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

A New Chance for Stalled Research Grants

The Trump administration has decided to take another look at research grants that were put on hold or rejected. This comes after a legal fight with scientists and states led by Democrats. A court in Boston had earlier said that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) wrongly stopped funding for rese

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Montana's Rural Hospitals Get a Financial Boost

Montana's rural hospitals are in a tough spot. Almost 90% of them are running at a loss. This is a big deal because these hospitals are often the only medical help for miles around. But there's some good news coming from the federal government. They're sending over $233 million to help these hospita

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Dec 30 2025SCIENCE

Understanding COVID-19's Global Impact: What's Really Going On?

COVID-19 is still around, but it's not the same as it was at the start. It's become more like a common illness that keeps popping up in different places. Even with vaccines and health rules, the virus changes, people's immunity shifts, and the environment plays a role in how it spreads and how sick

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Dec 30 2025FINANCE

AMC's Stock Slump: What's Behind the Drop Despite Box Office Wins?

AMC's stock is taking a hit, even though "Avatar: Fire and Ash" brought in big crowds. The movie made $483 million worldwide and drew over 4 million people to AMC theaters. That's the biggest pre-Christmas weekend for AMC since 2021. But investors aren't celebrating. They're worried about AMC's mone

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Pulse Biosciences: A New Approach to Healthcare Innovation

Pulse Biosciences is stepping into the spotlight at a big healthcare event. They're set to showcase their unique technology at the 44th Annual J. P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. This isn't just any tech, though. It's called nPulse™, and it's all about using tiny bursts of electrica

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

A Former Leader's Health Woes: Bolsonaro's Latest Medical Drama

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, is back in the medical spotlight. This time, it's not about his recent prison sentence. Instead, it's his health that's making headlines again. He just had another surgery. This one was to fix his hiccups. Yes, you read that right. Hiccups. The procedure h

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Pediatricians Fight Back Against Funding Cuts

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is taking legal action against the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The reason? A sudden cut of nearly $12 million in federal funding. This money was crucial for various child health programs. The AAP claims these cuts threaten dozens of

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Smart Health Choices for 2026

Health goals can feel overwhelming. There's so much advice out there. It's easy to get lost in all the noise. Experts say the key is to keep things simple. You don't need fancy products or complicated routines. Food is a good place to start. Many people worry about getting enough protein. But if yo

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Financial Stress Takes a Toll on Your Heart

Financial worries can age your heart faster than you might think. A recent study found that money troubles and not having enough food can speed up heart aging just as much as high blood pressure or diabetes. This means people with financial stress might be at a higher risk of heart disease and even

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