White House nears deal to lower prices for weight loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound​White House nears deal to lower prices for weight loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound 

White House nears deal to lower prices for weight loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound​White House nears deal to lower prices for weight loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound 

 The Trump administration is preparing to announce a deal this week with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower the price of their weight loss drugs, a person familiar with the plan said.  ​​The Trump administration is preparing to announce a deal this week with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower the price of their…

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This country just became the first in the world to impose a generational ban on smoking​This country just became the first in the world to impose a generational ban on smoking 

This country just became the first in the world to impose a generational ban on smoking​This country just became the first in the world to impose a generational ban on smoking 

 The Maldives has become the first country in the world to impose a generational smoking ban, barring anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007, from ever smoking, purchasing or using tobacco.  ​​The Maldives has become the first country in the world to impose a generational smoking ban, barring anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007, from ever smoking,…

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Panic and misinformation swirl as SNAP recipients brace for slashed benefits​Panic and misinformation swirl as SNAP recipients brace for slashed benefits 

Panic and misinformation swirl as SNAP recipients brace for slashed benefits​Panic and misinformation swirl as SNAP recipients brace for slashed benefits 

 The Trump administration said it will partially fund the SNAP food assistance program, also known as food stamps. The threat of a lapse has incited chaos on social media and at food banks.  ​​The Trump administration said it will partially fund the SNAP food assistance program, also known as food stamps. The threat of a lapse…

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Parents fight for daughter’s ear surgery after insurance denied it​Parents fight for daughter’s ear surgery after insurance denied it 

 A Detroit police officer appeared to show up to virtual court without pants. This comes after a string of other chaotic moments in other court rooms. NBC News’ Adrienne Broaddus has more on the viral moment.   ​​A Detroit police officer appeared to show up to virtual court without pants. This comes after a string of other…

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What to know about saturated fat as RFK Jr. touts whole milk and beef tallow​What to know about saturated fat as RFK Jr. touts whole milk and beef tallow 

What to know about saturated fat as RFK Jr. touts whole milk and beef tallow​What to know about saturated fat as RFK Jr. touts whole milk and beef tallow 

 RFK Jr. has come out in support of saturated fats, saying he plans to encourage higher intake in future U.S. dietary guidelines. Here’s what the science says about it.  ​​RFK Jr. has come out in support of saturated fats, saying he plans to encourage higher intake in future U.S. dietary guidelines. Here’s what the science says…

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This tight-knit community was recovering from a cultlike leader. Then measles got in.​This tight-knit community was recovering from a cultlike leader. Then measles got in. 

This tight-knit community was recovering from a cultlike leader. Then measles got in.​This tight-knit community was recovering from a cultlike leader. Then measles got in. 

 Years after the reign of Warren Jeffs, the Short Creek community on the Utah-Arizona border is focused on rebuilding. Missed vaccines were low on the list of priorities, until a measles outbreak.  ​​Years after the reign of Warren Jeffs, the Short Creek community on the Utah-Arizona border is focused on rebuilding. Missed vaccines were low on…

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Will my food stamps renew? Across the country, a chorus of desperation and anger​Will my food stamps renew? Across the country, a chorus of desperation and anger 

Will my food stamps renew? Across the country, a chorus of desperation and anger​Will my food stamps renew? Across the country, a chorus of desperation and anger 

 SNAP food assistance was set to lapse in November because of the government shutdown. But on Friday, a judge ordered that contingency funds be used to maintain the benefits.  ​​SNAP food assistance was set to lapse in November because of the government shutdown. But on Friday, a judge ordered that contingency funds be used to maintain…

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It’s decision time for millions facing spiking ACA premiums​It’s decision time for millions facing spiking ACA premiums 

It’s decision time for millions facing spiking ACA premiums​It’s decision time for millions facing spiking ACA premiums 

 Without the enhanced subsidies, this year’s Obamacare open enrollment period is expected to see the largest rise in monthly premiums since the law went into effect.  ​​Without the enhanced subsidies, this year’s Obamacare open enrollment period is expected to see the largest rise in monthly premiums since the law went into effect. 

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Confirmation hearing for Trump’s surgeon general pick postponed after she goes into labor​Confirmation hearing for Trump’s surgeon general pick postponed after she goes into labor 

Confirmation hearing for Trump’s surgeon general pick postponed after she goes into labor​Confirmation hearing for Trump’s surgeon general pick postponed after she goes into labor 

 President Donald Trump’s pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, may face tough questions Thursday as senators decide whether to support her confirmation.  ​​President Donald Trump’s pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, may face tough questions Thursday as senators decide whether to support her confirmation. 

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