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Rectal cancer deaths rising rapidly among millennials: ‘It’s a medical crisis’​Rectal cancer deaths rising rapidly among millennials: ‘It’s a medical crisis’ 

Rectal cancer deaths rising rapidly among millennials: ‘It’s a medical crisis’​Rectal cancer deaths rising rapidly among millennials: ‘It’s a medical crisis’ 

 Deaths from rectal cancer are rising rapidly among younger adults, an alarming trend that is confounding scientists trying to understand why millennials are so hard-hit.  ​​Deaths from rectal cancer are rising rapidly among younger adults, an alarming trend that is confounding scientists trying to understand why millennials are so hard-hit. 

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FDA grants quick review for 3 psychedelic drug trials​FDA grants quick review for 3 psychedelic drug trials 

FDA grants quick review for 3 psychedelic drug trials​FDA grants quick review for 3 psychedelic drug trials 

 The Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted a quick review of three experimental psychedelic drugs meant to treat major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.  ​​The Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted a quick review of three experimental psychedelic drugs meant to treat major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. 

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RFK Jr. Grilled on Measles Cases, End of Flu Vaccines for Troops​RFK Jr. Grilled on Measles Cases, End of Flu Vaccines for Troops 

 With the United States in its second year of a measles outbreak, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle pummeled Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with questions about the spread and the vaccine that can stop it. Some voiced their concerns about Kennedy’s vaccine stances as millions from around the world…

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Trump administration moves to ease restrictions on medical marijuana​Trump administration moves to ease restrictions on medical marijuana 

Trump administration moves to ease restrictions on medical marijuana​Trump administration moves to ease restrictions on medical marijuana 

 The Justice Department on Thursday announced that it was moving to ease restrictions on state-licensed medical marijuana, opening the door for more research and treatment options  ​​The Justice Department on Thursday announced that it was moving to ease restrictions on state-licensed medical marijuana, opening the door for more research and treatment options 

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RFK Jr. draws backlash for ripping Medicaid programs that pay people to care for relatives​RFK Jr. draws backlash for ripping Medicaid programs that pay people to care for relatives 

RFK Jr. draws backlash for ripping Medicaid programs that pay people to care for relatives​RFK Jr. draws backlash for ripping Medicaid programs that pay people to care for relatives 

 Advocates for disabled people and caregivers said they were insulted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allegations that Medicaid programs are “rife with fraud.”  ​​Advocates for disabled people and caregivers said they were insulted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allegations that Medicaid programs are “rife with fraud.” 

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Amazon Launches GLP-1 Program: Does It Save You Money?​Amazon Launches GLP-1 Program: Does It Save You Money? 

 Amazon announced plans to sell the most popular GLP-1 weight loss medications and even offer same-day delivery in the United States. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down what customers need to know, including whether it will save you money.  ​​Amazon announced plans to sell the most popular GLP-1 weight loss medications and even offer…

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RFK Jr. set to face Bill Cassidy in back-to-back Senate hearings​RFK Jr. set to face Bill Cassidy in back-to-back Senate hearings 

RFK Jr. set to face Bill Cassidy in back-to-back Senate hearings​RFK Jr. set to face Bill Cassidy in back-to-back Senate hearings 

 Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads to Capitol Hill on Wednesday on a potential collision course with the Republican who helped put him in the job: Sen. Bill Cassidy.  ​​Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads to Capitol Hill on Wednesday on a potential collision course with the Republican who helped put him in the…

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Trump signs order to speed up review of psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment​Trump signs order to speed up review of psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment 

 President Trump has signed an order easing restrictions on psychedelic drugs like ibogaine to spur research on using them for medical purposes. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports.  ​​President Trump has signed an order easing restrictions on psychedelic drugs like ibogaine to spur research on using them for medical purposes. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports. 

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