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May 28

Is Ozempic ruining your teeth? What to know about impact on dental health

Patients have reported dental issues like tooth decay and dry mouth after taking GLP-1s like Ozempic for weight loss, though no scientific evidence confirms this connection.

May 28

Popular rainbow candy just got a major ingredient change as Skittles drops additive

Titanium dioxide, linked to DNA damage, is no longer being used in Skittles in the U.S., the company announced. Mars Wrigley says it complies with global food safety standards.

May 28

A new law in this state bans automated insurance claim denials

Arizona's new law mandates licensed physicians, not computers, to review health insurance claims, aiming to prioritize patient care over profits by 2026.

May 28

Turkey weighing citizens in public to fight obesity, critics slam the move as fat shaming

Turkey has launched a nationwide campaign to measure citizens’ weight in public to combat its rising obesity rates — a move critics argue amounts to public fat shaming and government overreach.

May 28

Scientists may have discovered why the pounds come back after losing weight

Experts highlight the complex mix of genetics, biology and environment in obesity. Study shows fat cells' memory affects metabolism and weight management.

May 28

SEN. RAND PAUL: Kennedy is confronting 'corrupt' health agencies to Make America Healthy Again

Americans are unhealthy and MAHA, led by Kennedy and backed by Trump, is what the doctor ordered. The plan targets health reform, tackling obesity and chronic illness.

May 27

Kennedy and Milei double down on WHO exit after meeting in Buenos Aires: 'Free from totalitarian control'

RFK Jr. and Argentina’s President Milei met in Buenos Aires, pledging to exit the WHO and build a new health system based on science and national sovereignty.

May 27

American honeymoon hotspot hit by highly contagious illness, health officials warn

Pertussis (whooping cough) is on the rise in Hawaii as the state's vaccination rates dip below national averages. Experts stress the importance of vaccinating against the. infectious disease.

May 27

Illegal immigrant healthcare costs in blue state triggers intense budget debate

California's Medi-Cal program faces insolvency amid a $12 billion budget shortfall, with Republicans blaming illegal immigrant enrollments for the financial crisis.

May 27

CDC removes COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy children and pregnant women

New CDC guidance removes COVID-19 vaccine from recommended schedule for healthy kids and pregnant women, announced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and health experts.