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- ▸Retatrutide provided cardiovascular benefits in addition to weight loss and breathing improvements. — Fox News Health
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Eli Lilly Weight-Loss Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Eli Lilly's retatrutide reduced breathing interruptions and drove weight loss in sleep apnea patients.
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Fresh Produce Imports Rarely Inspected by FDA
A Washington Post investigation found fresh produce imported into the US is rarely inspected.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Washington Post called rare inspection of imported produce a major blind spot in US food safety. — NBC News Health
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New Heart Disease Prevention Guidelines for Women
Four major health groups including the American Heart Association released new guidelines for preventing heart disease in women.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Guidelines focus on preventing and treating heart disease beginning very early in life. — NBC News Health
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Atrium Health Returns to NC State Health Plan
Atrium Health reached a compromise with North Carolina's State Health Plan, ending a pricing dispute and restoring in-network status.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸The agreement affects nearly 750,000 teachers, state employees, retirees, lawmakers, and higher education members in North Carolina. — The Center Square Health Care
- ▸Atrium Health is attempting to merge with Raleigh-based WakeMed, pending federal and regulatory approvals. — The Center Square Health Care
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Maine Healthcare Fraud Indictment
Federal authorities indicted six individuals and Community Home Healthcare, LLC for allegedly submitting false home care claims.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Two defendants face additional charges of obstructing a healthcare fraud investigation; another was charged with making false statements. — The Center Square Health Care
- ▸The Homeland Security Task Force investigation revealed fraudulent claims dating since 2020. — The Center Square Health Care