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Leadership vacuum plaguing U.S. health agencies​Leadership vacuum plaguing U.S. health agencies 

Leadership vacuum plaguing U.S. health agencies​Leadership vacuum plaguing U.S. health agencies 

 A wave of firings and resignations at the highest levels of the CDC and the FDA suggests the Trump administration may be pivoting away from facets of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement. NBC News’ Aria Bendix reports.  ​​A wave of firings and resignations at the highest levels of the CDC and the FDA suggests the…

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‘X-Men’ star Tyler Mane’s openness about his breast cancer could reduce stigma, doctors say​‘X-Men’ star Tyler Mane’s openness about his breast cancer could reduce stigma, doctors say 

‘X-Men’ star Tyler Mane’s openness about his breast cancer could reduce stigma, doctors say​‘X-Men’ star Tyler Mane’s openness about his breast cancer could reduce stigma, doctors say 

 Talk of breast cancer is often “shrouded in pink,” one expert said, which can lead to less awareness among men.  ​​Talk of breast cancer is often “shrouded in pink,” one expert said, which can lead to less awareness among men. 

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How to Build Muscle and Boost Longevity With the POWER Method​How to Build Muscle and Boost Longevity With the POWER Method 

How to Build Muscle and Boost Longevity With the POWER Method​How to Build Muscle and Boost Longevity With the POWER Method 

 Dr. Joseph Herrera, a rehabilitation medicine physician at Mount Sinai Health System, joins TODAY to share how to effectively build muscle with the POWER method and breaks down why it is so beneficial for longevity.  ​​Dr. Joseph Herrera, a rehabilitation medicine physician at Mount Sinai Health System, joins TODAY to share how to effectively build muscle…

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After years of failed treatments, this psych program finally worked. Now her family owes $1 million.​After years of failed treatments, this psych program finally worked. Now her family owes $1 million. 

After years of failed treatments, this psych program finally worked. Now her family owes $1 million.​After years of failed treatments, this psych program finally worked. Now her family owes $1 million. 

 A specialized psychiatric treatment program helped this 24-year-old with her complex OCD. Now, her family owes the facility more than $1 million.  ​​A specialized psychiatric treatment program helped this 24-year-old with her complex OCD. Now, her family owes the facility more than $1 million. 

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Medicare Advantage plans denied prior authorization requests at unusually high rates, HHS report finds​Medicare Advantage plans denied prior authorization requests at unusually high rates, HHS report finds 

Medicare Advantage plans denied prior authorization requests at unusually high rates, HHS report finds​Medicare Advantage plans denied prior authorization requests at unusually high rates, HHS report finds 

 UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health and Humana had the highest denial rates for long-term care requests, according to a report from the agency’s inspector general.  ​​UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health and Humana had the highest denial rates for long-term care requests, according to a report from the agency’s inspector general. 

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FDA Approves Breakthrough Sunscreen Ingredient: What to Know​FDA Approves Breakthrough Sunscreen Ingredient: What to Know 

 The FDA has approved the first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years. Dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry joins TODAY to break down everything you need to know about bemotrizinol.  ​​The FDA has approved the first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years. Dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry joins TODAY to break down everything you need…

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Doctor Breaks Down Commonly Misunderstood Medical Terms​Doctor Breaks Down Commonly Misunderstood Medical Terms 

 Board-certified surgeon Dr. Cedrek McFadden joins TODAY to explain commonly misunderstood medical terminology including infection vs. inflammation, screenings vs. diagnostic tests, benign vs. malignant and more.  ​​Board-certified surgeon Dr. Cedrek McFadden joins TODAY to explain commonly misunderstood medical terminology including infection vs. inflammation, screenings vs. diagnostic tests, benign vs. malignant and more. 

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Adults should have no more than one drink a day, a team of scientists says​Adults should have no more than one drink a day, a team of scientists says 

Adults should have no more than one drink a day, a team of scientists says​Adults should have no more than one drink a day, a team of scientists says 

 Americans should limit their alcohol consumption to no more than one drink per day, according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs  ​​Americans should limit their alcohol consumption to no more than one drink per day, according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol…

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