What COVID is teaching doctors about the relationship between viruses and cancer
"We think that these virus infections can be almost like fuel for the fire," a...
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How does Maryland stack up in preventing and prosecuting Medicaid fraud?
High-profile federal Medicaid fraud prosecutions, including the indictment of a Dundalk pharmacist, raised questions about...
Maryland court orders $8.7M payout, lifetime ban for lead inspector in paint fraud case
A lead paint inspector has been ordered to pay $8.7 million and has been permanently...
New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow
Business groups object. So do some liberal policy organizations.
Once a source of national pride, Cuba’s healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ BATABANO, Cuba (AP) — After two surgeries and several rounds of radiation...
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
The stress of losing a primary caregiver creates havoc in a child's brain and body,
Homeless in the heat: Baltimore’s plan faces scrutiny as illnesses rise
Baltimore waits until the heat index hits 105 degrees before activating its full extreme heat...
CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 48 cases as of June 30.
Did the milk expire? California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to cut food waste
California’s new food label law aims to simplify dates and slash household food waste.
Trump changes pregnancy-prevention program to promote childbearing
Recently issued funding guidelines for Title X grants represent a significant mission shift.
Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know
Eligibility is based on body mass index and other health conditions.
Medicare beneficiaries can now qualify for $50 Wegovy, other GLP-1 drugs
"It's going to be a big game changer," said Dr. Timothee Friesen, a local bariatric...
How new tests can help catch prostate cancer early, image cancerous tissue
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men after skin cancer, according to the...