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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Big Pharma Makes a Bold $7 Billion Bet on a New Cancer Treatment

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly just dropped $3. 25 billion upfront on a startup called Kelonia Therapeutics, with the potential to pay $7 billion total if everything goes right. The big idea? A treatment that turns your own immune cells into cancer fighters without the usual lab work. Instead of yan

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Apr 21 2026LIFESTYLE

Local Stores Team Up to Fight Hunger with Peanut Butter

Every summer, millions of kids lose access to school meals. That reality pushes food banks to stock up on simple, filling foods that families can count on. Peanut butter fits this need perfectly—it’s cheap, lasts months without refrigeration, and packs plenty of protein. Add the fact that most child

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Healthcare Sticker Shock: Why New Drugs Cost So Much, Even with Price Talks

Drug prices have been climbing again, even after some big promises about keeping costs down. A recent Senate report dug into how companies that struck deals with the White House still hiked prices on hundreds of medications. And the numbers are shocking: new drugs often launch with price tags over $

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Apr 20 2026FINANCE

Understanding How Your Health Choices Impact the $5. 3 Trillion Health Care Industry

America spends over $5 trillion on health care every year, making it the biggest industry in the country. What many don’t realize is that rising costs aren’t just about expensive treatments or hospital bills. The real driver is how often people use the system. More doctor visits, prescriptions, and

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Apr 20 2026HEALTH

How Military Medics Train with Civilian Partners

Many military medics train through partnerships with civilian hospitals and clinics. These programs started to keep combat medicine skills sharp during quieter times. But now, they do more than just help surgeons stay ready. They also train medics who aren’t doctors—like Army combat medics or Navy c

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Apr 20 2026HEALTH

The Power of Parties for Kids' Health

Every spring, Virginia Beach turns into a stage for something bigger than just a good time. A night of music, food, and celebration brings people together to raise money for kids born with cleft lips and palates. The event is more than a party—it’s a fundraiser for a group that fixes these birth def

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Measuring Spirit: A New Tool for Patient Care

The idea of looking after a patient’s inner life has long depended on stories and personal notes, which makes it hard to see real progress. A new test called the Spiritual Comfort Index (SCI) tries to fix that by turning feelings into numbers. It is meant to be quick, clear and useful for doctors

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Health Savings Accounts: A New Path to Lower Medical Bills

The cost of health care under the current plan has risen sharply. People who buy insurance through the federal exchange now face out‑of‑pocket limits that can reach $10, 600 for a single person and double that amount for families. Next year those numbers could climb to $12, 000 for individuals and

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Understanding mental health care from different viewpoints

Hospital stays for mental health in the UK often focus on people with psychosis, who make up about half of all admissions. More than 50% of these patients end up back in the hospital within seven years, showing how common repeat treatments are. While recovery plans usually depend on trust and teamwo

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Apr 19 2026HEALTH

Behind the Scenes: What Unpaid Dementia Caregivers Actually Do in the U. S.

Most people picture dementia care as round-the-clock supervision of memory loss and confusion. But a hidden workload exists before any symptoms even show up—managing doctor visits, sorting prescriptions, and arguing with insurance companies. A recent deep dive into research uncovered how ordinary fa

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